Time is of the essence now as the big Spring Unveiling event is approaching quickly. May 6 will be here faster than my paint strokes can dry on the canvas. Sneak peek #3 is now revealed! For this 8x6 vertical composition, I have used two blues that complement each other beautifully; ultramarine blue and cobalt turquoise blue. This cobalt hue is … [Read more...] about A Mystically Beautiful Combination
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The Hidden Marvels of Blue
The color blue is the incontestable darling of the pigment world. Ask just about anybody their favorite color, and the answer far and above will be...blue! And it's everywhere, both in nature and the man-made world. The sky, distant mountains, blueberries, clouds, crashing ocean waves, walls in our homes, sapphires, jewelry, forget-me-nots, blue … [Read more...] about The Hidden Marvels of Blue
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