TODAY'S FEATURED POST
The Power of Preliminary Studies
Preliminary studies are crucial to my process. Each artist approaches prep work different but as someone who teaches both technical skills as well as the importance of design and composition, I emphasize the importance of massaging the design before you get into the nitty gritty. Preliminary thumbnails help in a multitude of ways: Planning: Sketches help you organize ideas and create a clear roadmap, saving time and reducing frustration. Problem Solving: They allow you to…
YESTERDAY’S POST
A New Painting Panel in Town – KUBO Arts
June 28, 2024 - I wanted to share a new company that is making panels. Full disclosure, while I have no financial or official connection to the company, I did share my experience making panels with them. I made some suggestions as to what materials they might use, specifically BEVA Film and Artfix linen. So, I have a connection to the company and want to see them succeed. Having said that I have used their panels for several paintings now and I can say they are as good as any panel I have made or purchased! KUBO Arts website I love the Artfix panels, but the Claessens panels are very nice too. I also have used the Cotton panels for some studies. It's nice to have affordable options for works that you aren't planning to place in the Louvre,…
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