The Spider Woman is one of the most important goddesses in the Southwest Native culture. She is multi-faceted and has amazing power over her people. There are geographic landmarks named for her as well as constellations, myths, and stories of all kinds. As I have said, she is the equal to Isis in Ancient Egypt and Athena in Greece. The row of … [Read more...] about Spider Woman’s Cross
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When I Grow Up, I Want to Be an Art Forger
Now I do not aspire to go underground or "non-legit" with my painting techniques, but art forgery is quite a fascinating topic. One of the best ploys Eric Hebborn suggests is to purchase an artistically worthless old painting, say, from an antique shop or art auction. Wood panel or canvas, each would be naturally aged and seasoned, ready to scrape, … [Read more...] about When I Grow Up, I Want to Be an Art Forger
Comparisons
top left: flake white + vermilion Robert Doak (tube) top right: cinnabar Monte Amiata Italy Sinopia + flake white (dry pigment with linseed) bottom left: flake white + vermilion Rublev Natural Pigments (dry pigment with linseed) bottom right: cinnabar Rublev Natural Pigments + flake … [Read more...] about Comparisons