TODAY'S FEATURED POST
Concept Process
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…
YESTERDAY’S POST
My Favorite Tools: The Wipeout Tool
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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Portrait No. 12, in Watercolor and Acrylic
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Tiling as a Technique
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Navigating Reviews and Critiques
Friday, October 7, 2016
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Open Studio – Donato Arts
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Interview with Jesper Ejsing
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