Exploration is really the essence of the human spirit.~Frank Borman This is part two of my Cold Wax post covering tools and applications. Please read part one before continuing if you haven’t done so. We’ve talked about the supports and types of wax in my previous post. Essentially, it is best to use […]
How Long Does It Take To Paint A Painting?
Give anyone who asks this, the answer that Whistler gave to someone when asked how long it took to do his “Nocturne in Blue and Gold”. He said, “It has taken me a lifetime to get to where I can even begin to do this”. —Guest Flora It always amazes me when someone […]
Is Bigger Better?
Changing my challenge this year to paint 20,000 square inches, Art20K, instead of amount of paintings, as in last years goal, #Paint 52, has been quite thrilling. I have found myself painting much larger and in turn experiencing much more freedom and joy painting. Creating a body of work feels more substantial painting larger […]
Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway
Fear, the only way around it is to do it. Sometimes jumping in the fire is the only way to handle the situation. A New Year and a new challenge required. After completing my last challenge, I realized that in some way it held me back. I needed a way to have a […]
Three Colors and a Pusher
“Working with a limited palette of elements leaves a designer nowhere to hide.” ~Michael Bierut Could this be the same for the Art World? Ken Auster says, “When using a limited palette you solve most of your problems. You can’t mix the wrong color, although you may put it in the wrong place.” […]
