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Float Frames for Double-Sided Art
I've got a bunch of comic panel drawings with their underdrawings still attached to the backs, and wanted to find a way to display them where the underdrawings could still be seen. A couple of months ago I was on the hunt for realistic fake roses for table decor at an event, and after buying some at Michael's I ventured into Hobby Lobby looking for more variety. It turned out they were having a half-price…
YESTERDAY’S POST
STUDIO BASICS: Gesso Priming
April 3, 2024 - For this Studio Basics post, I will be discussing gesso priming of several unique surfaces. The brand of acrylic gesso that I use in this demonstration is Liquitex, as shown below. In addition to the white gesso, I also use their gray and black gessos. I choose the Liquitex brand because of the tooth and absorbancy that it provides. In addition, I use the white gesso as my white when painting in acrylics. Having the surface white being the same as the white I paint with has its advantages. When it comes to primers, it is always a good idea to buy in bulk, as you will save money doing that. The gallon containers always have some kind of mechanism that you have to pry open in order to use the product for the first…
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Showing At The Society of Illustrators
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Experimentation
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Dancing in the woods and other advice.
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Tips and Tricks from an Art Slave
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Life Models and the Art They Inspire
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Over the edge
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