Fine Art Tips and Techniques
My oldest son is living in Vancouver, BC while studying 3D animation and computer modeling. Bret is a talented artist with a degree in Fine Arts and Graphic Design. But like many young artists, Bret has a passion for Fine Art as well as technology. This got me thinking about the subject of the possible irrelevance of Art in this computer driven day and age. On a number of occasions, I have heard people speak of this...are we as artists a … [Read more...]
Tonight was the first full moon of 2010 which was the biggest and brightest full moons of the year, some are calling it a ''supermoon." The spectacular moon is closer in orbit than usual at this time of year. So much so, that it is 14 percent wider and 30 percent brighter than normal. After reading this information from the Huffington Post late tonight, I decided not to miss out - even though it was already one-in-the-morning and … [Read more...]
Painting white objects in acrylic and oil is trickier than one might think. A beginner will often just reach for a tube of white paint and ‘call it good’ but later wonder why his or her 'daisy' looks dull, flat and lifeless. So, what is the secret to painting convincing whites? Read on to find out ... <<< This is a detail of my painting, "Still Life in Blue & White"...I put a 'white' piece of paper next the the blue & … [Read more...]
by guest artist/author: Nemo One of the biggest points I try to drive is artistic “voice”. Call it style, call it feeling, but call it yours. We as individuals have our own personal flair. We hold something that no other living thing in this world has, we can think freely, we can imagine, we can do anything we want. I am saddened when I look at art and see that its already been done in history or when I see art and think I recognize the … [Read more...]
by guest artist/author: Rob Kinsey Often I am asked, "Where do you get your inspiration from?" or "How long does it take you to paint a picture?" So, I thought for my next work I'd give you an "over the shoulder" look at what goes into one of my paintings. This isn't intended to be a step by step instructional, I'll leave that up to the TV artists! It's about how I work, the different stages of a painting, composition, drawing, … [Read more...]
Social media isn’t a fad, it’s a fundamental shift in the way we communicate. But, many artists still are intimidated at the idea of joining in on the Social Media Revolution. In fact, there are many artists out there who still don't have a website or email! Well if it's working, more power to them! But for the rest of us artists who are challenged by the economy, it is time for us to 'think outside the frame' or studio! Here's … [Read more...]
With nearly 5 million views, there is a good chance that many of you have seen this amazing video of an Asian Elephant artist! I can't tell you how many times people have shared their desire to paint with me. I like to fondly call these wanna-be artists, "Armchair-Artists" who sit around reading about and looking at art. I do my best to encourage them out of the chair and into the studio. But, I am often met with comments … [Read more...]
Many of you might ‘gasp’ at the thought of taking an unsold painting out of the gallery and back into the studio to rework it. But famous artists like Van Gogh and Wyeth, for example, recycled canvases by painting - actually painting over their earlier works. From time to time, that is exactly what I do - I like to give a new identity to an unsold painting! ...and here I go again! (Click on the thumbnail images to enlarge for … [Read more...]
by guest artist/author: D.E. West On this Fine Art Tips blog, I'm going to show you a few simple steps to achieve a realistic still life graphite drawing. Caravaggio is one of my favorite classic painters, he's famous for his use of dramatic lighting in his paintings during the Baroque era. You don't have to be tied down to this particular technique, but I plan to use a similar effect in demonstating this drawing. Subject Matter & … [Read more...]
When I was little I use to nurse injured birds back to health. Birds are a 'bit of the wind' and have always amazed me. Obviously I enjoy honoring them in paint. Learn how to paint feathers and watch the beautiful Blue Jay come to life in this oil painting speed video demonstration! I hope you enjoy viewing this video as much as I enjoyed making it. Let me know what you think... Lori … [Read more...]
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