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
My Favorite Tools: The Wipeout Tool
February 23, 2024 - The painting process I use for oil painting is called indirect painting. This means that I use multiple layers to achieve the final result, letting each layer dry in between. I maintain (relative) control of what’s happening on the canvas, but it also allows for the possibilities of special effects where I use different amounts of opacity, transparency or removal of the paint to reveal the layer below. Throughout my painting life, there are a few tools that have really made a significant impact on my process and results. The first one I’m going to feature is the thing I get asked most about in a lot of my painting videos: The Wipeout Tool What Is It? It’s a paint manipulation tool! Dual rubberized tips, one is a wedge (kind of like a squeegee) and…
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It’s not too late!!!!
Friday, January 28, 2011
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Inspiration: FASHION
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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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