28
Jan
Only a small percentage of homeowners can afford the services of an interior designer. So if one needs help decorating their home, what can they do without spending a small fortune?
The answers are easy and very affordable according to home redesign expert and trainer, Barbara Jennings, who is director of The Academy of Staging and [...]
28
Jan
As far as easels go whatever you might decide upon ensure that it is certainly sturdy. The folding ones are a good choice to invest your money in. An easel is not really an essential item, but these can prove very handy if you want to move around. These you can take anywhere to suit [...]
27
Jan
In this day and age where valuable free time is so hard to come by, where do we find relaxation, peace or solitude from the busy life of today with all it’s trials and tribulations. People use their time in different ways but I am sure that many opt for some sort of peace and [...]
26
Jan
Often you see pastel paintings in exhibitions and wonder how the artist managed to arrive at the finished product?
PENCIL - When you go to a shop to choose pastels they often appear quite gaudy colours or very dull, so I think people are often unsure which to choose.
As a contemporary artist I would say [...]
25
Jan
In recent years the gaming industry has taken monumental jumps. It has kept up with the also ever increasing technological capabilities and now, for some games it’s hard to tell if you’re watching TV or playing a game. I think the best type of games are the type you really can’t beat because then they [...]
25
Jan
Materials are important to the artist and like a lot of things in life, it is better to obtain the best that you can possibly afford. Painting isn´t always an easy craft - so your tools are clearly important to you.
For example, if you choose mediocre materials the final result reached will probably reflect [...]
25
Jan
As a contemporary artist I only know too well that oil paintings always need varnishing. Firstly they need protection.
Once varnished the painting has a strong layer over the paint, so it is easier to handle as it can then be cleaned. If the painting is left unvarnished it may easily get damaged. As the [...]
24
Jan
Including a hand in your portraits adds a important measure of excitement but can quickly ruin an otherwise fine portrait if done incorrectly.
The goal is to integrate the hand so that it is not only proportionally and gestural accurate, but is congruous in personality with the expression of the face.
For example, a pleasant facial expression [...]
24
Jan
To generate interesting fluid portraits that breathe life you must understand the effect of the spine on the head and shoulders.
To craft a relaxed feeling in your portraits quite often you will need to draw the skull slanted. Most people when they are at ease will view with their skull slightly tilted. In this article [...]
23
Jan
Art presents itself in a variety of shapes and forms today – to me it is always interesting and gratifying to appreciate other peoples art. You don´t necessarily have to rate it personally to accept the hard work that has gone into it and the thought behind it.
As a contemporary artists myself – I [...]