Drawing, as an objective, for many of the old masters was to take from their models the maximum of information for future use. They were not trying to create a work of art. For them, they were simply recording facts … Continue reading
I’ve found that occasionally selecting to draw solidly and roundly, modeling my forms as though I was working in clay, painting with the graphite pencil, tone for tone, edge against edge and texture for texture, that I have my most … Continue reading
Here I am in my zone. I’ve determined that I will create a graphite drawing and a monochromatic painting of what I will call the Gears of Time. I’m working here on some sketches. I’m trying to capture the age … Continue reading
In conversation we often say, “I see what you mean,” meaning, “I understand what you mean.” It can be said that seeing and understanding are one and the same thing. They are interchangeable. In the presence of most pieces of … Continue reading
It is fun painting with water media whether it is acrylic, gouache, or watercolors. You have to practice, sketch, study, and learn to accept the challenges it gives you. However, the more you work and become familiar with it, the … Continue reading
A member of our staff at Art Center Information caught up with artist brothers, Lynn and R.D.Burton, yesterday, and they were kind enough to answer a few questions that some of our readers have asked. Art Center Information: What tips … Continue reading
To break through the unique challenge to paint light, an artist must first tackle its vague and abstract qualities. By its nature, light is the very essence of everything seen. The question is: how do we portray it properly in … Continue reading
Many artists will say they draw because they can’t help it. Often, throughout the day, I reach for a pencil and a sketch pad to draw that quick moment in time that needs to be recorded in pictorial form. The … Continue reading
Late this past year, I was fumbling through an old family album and found a black and white photo of my father that someone had taken. It depicted him putting gas in our wood covered panel truck. I estimated the … Continue reading
Here’s a quick sketch I did for the purpose of this blog. I sketched it from other studies I made some years ago from a painting I was attempting and never quite finished. I don’t think there is an art … Continue reading
