TODAY'S FEATURED POST
Lovin’ the LACMA
We're excited to be in Pasadena again for LightBox Expo 2024. It's one of our favorite conventions of the year and... in addition to all the great art in the show, it doesn't hurt that it's got some great art spaces right around the corner (just in case you can slip away for a few moments, which we always try to do). There's always time for an inspiration time-out. We find that studying historical works…
YESTERDAY’S POST
Old Master Copy Revisited
March 8, 2024 - This painting has been on my mind lately, so I thought I'd share the post again. I think I have improved quite a bit since doing this copy, but I am still happy with parts of it For this tutorial, we'll take an in-depth look at the benefits of copying an Old Master painting. I've chosen to copy a portion of the painting Jeanne, by William Adolphe Bouguereau. There are many artists who I admire, but I think Bouguereau sits at the top of my list because of his technical mastery. I've worked in the video game industry for 13 years, as a freelance artist and a gallery artist, and while my subjects and clients are varied, I've always been able to look to Bouguereau for inspiration. The goal of doing a master copy is…
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It’s not too late!!!!
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Inspiration: FASHION
Thursday, January 27, 2011
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Showing At The Society of Illustrators
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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Experimentation
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
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Dancing in the woods and other advice.
Monday, January 24, 2011
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Tips and Tricks from an Art Slave
Friday, January 21, 2011
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