I’m sure most all artists do strange things in an effort to capture some idea for a drawing or painting. Here is artist, R. D. Burton preparing a pose for a painting of father time. In the right hand will … Continue reading
For the past few days we have discussed the wonderful and exhilarating world of collage. I’ve challenged you to open your mind, let your juices flow and freely express yourself in the most creative manner. A collage is a picture made … Continue reading
I have been musing about this painting for some time (mostly in my mind…been procrastinating as far as working on it), but I decided to get started. If you’ve been following my blogs, you know I draw as realistically as … Continue reading
When preparing a painting, the artist should select a medium they have mastered. A medium is personal, but a good artist can master almost any of them if they work at it long enough. I found the following film both … Continue reading
An artist needs to keep sketching. For many, this is a habit that comes naturally. It’s spontaneous and rewarding. If it’s not a habit, don’t worry. Keep doing it, and it will become one. However, as rewarding as sketching is, … Continue reading
When you observe a painting, your eyes just naturally go to the lightest area, but the painting becomes more interesting as you look within the dark areas, the shaded areas. The lights and shadows become a push-me pull-me competing with … Continue reading
Every artists develops their own techniques to a finished painting. I’ve developed mine, which was a painstaking work in progress. I found that I like to know all the problems I will encounter long before paint ever touches canvass. There … Continue reading
