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 […]
Does A Painting Always Need A Focal Point?
Is the use of a focal point in a painting discretionary? It has been argued that a painting doesn’t have the strength of composition without one. I am taking an online art course that includes the topic of focal points. The viewpoint taught is that all paintings must have one. It is in doing this […]
Environment Friend or Foe
A friend of famous artist S. C. Yuan, Walter Georis, describes Yuan’s painting habits, “I remember that he was constantly trying to break some rules. He felt it necessary, In order to be a little bit mad at painting or bitter. He needed to be somewhat bitter in order to create the excitement […]
One Glass At A Time #paint52
This is my fifth painting of the #paint52 challenge and also another addition to my San Francisco Series. It measures 8″ X 11″ painted with Atelier Interactive Acrylics on velum. How appropriate it is called “One Glass At A Time”, echoing my one painting at a time to complete 52 paintings in one year. I […]
“If You Paint It They Will Come”
I don’t know why I feel scared, but maybe this is a good indication that what I am about to embark on is a real challenge. I was inspired last night. Returning home from a wonderful Christmas dinner, with maybe one too many glasses of wine, walking to the door I heard “You will paint […]
