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Weekly Lecture: The Excitement in Painting
Too much of anything can make a painting become a “Show Stopper”, however, there are a few things you could do to adhance your paintings: -Dry brush -Translucent Paint -Suggested Lines The excitement in landscape painting lays where the earth … Continue reading
Artists to Know: Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn was a Dutch painter and etcher. He is generally considered one of the greatest artist in European art history. He is best known for his very delicate and beautiful figure drawings. Figure drawing is an exercise … Continue reading
Weekly Lecture: The Human Face
When Profile drawing- look for jawline Seated figure= 3 heads long Racoon of face circle form Important measurements: 1/2 eye 1/4 base of nose Face: Find midline Find Racooning Eyelid (eyelid is the most reflective part of the body) Iris
Artists to Know: Jim Dine
Jim Dine is an American pop artist. He is sometimes considered to be a part of the Neo-Dada movement. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, attended the University of Cincinnati and received a BFA from Ohio University in 1957. He … Continue reading
Weekly Lecture: The Chemistry of Painting
You have to consider the chemistry when working with specific materials (ie, working with masonite vs. canvas). Reinforced working surfaces help to avoid warping. Order of Medium Operations: Dry – Charcoal, Pencil Water-Based -Ink, Watercolor, w/o Plastic, Tea, Gesso Acrylic … Continue reading
Weekly Lecture: How Can we be Creative and Successful as Painters?
How can we be creative and be successful as painters?
Artists to Know: Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio
Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio was an Italian artist active in Rome, Naples, Malta, and Sicily between 1593 and 1610. His paintings, which combine a realistic observation of the human state, both physical and emotional, with a dramatic use of lighting, … Continue reading