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Painting Ghost Rider

Paolo Rivera

By Paolo Rivera   Ghost Rider Studies. 2006. Acryla Gouache  on bristol board, 8.5 × 12″. After painting Mythos: Hulk completely in grayscale, I felt the urge to return to color for my next project, Mythos: Ghost Rider. I had gotten fairly comfortable with Acryla Gouache on board, so when I saw the full-spectrum set of 12 colors at Pearl Paint in Chinatown, I couldn't resist. You've all had that feeling: if you just got this set…

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Shoot for the Stars; Maybe You’ll Accidentally Land on the Moon

Sarah Finnigan

December 2, 2025 - Between IX and the end of the year, I assess how I’ve been doing my work, and I reconsider what next year will look like.  What can I do differently? Where am I hindering myself? What have I jotted down on notes to save for later, but forgotten? In preparation for 2026, one of these things I’m contemplating is my threshold for what deserves to be made.   “Shoot for the moon; even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.”   Creating art is a difficult path that requires you to constantly strive for new heights, regularly out-performing previous creations as you add new skills to your toolbelt and new work to your portfolio. It is great advice to shoot for the moon!  But what if sometimes you’re interested in painting stars? Sure, not…

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