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TODAY'S FEATURED POST

Concept Process

Allen Williams

This time I’d like to talk about my concept art process which is a hybrid process that seems more complicated than it is. I lay that out below but I would like to say that, for the most part, concept iterations/explorations aren't always about finding a better idea...but more about presenting options. If you concept for people it is very likely that what you consider the best idea doesn't land as well as one of…

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My Favorite Tools: The Wipeout Tool

Julie Beck

February 21, 2025 - 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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