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Apr 11, 2023

Physics/Science of Light (PART 9)

Physics/Science of Light (How you could implement it + create dramatic compelling art scenes) REFRACTION AND CAUSTICS Refraction works on...

Apr 11, 2023

Physics/Science of Light (PART 8)

Physics/Science of Light (How you could implement it + create dramatic compelling art scenes) SUBSURFACE SCATTERING In this picture, the...

Feb 21, 2023

Physics/Science of Light (PART 5)

Physics/Science of Light (How you could implement it + create dramatic compelling art scenes) Specular Reflection: Specular reflection is...

Feb 5, 2022

Physics/Science of Light (PART 4)

Physics/Science of Light (How you could implement it + create dramatic compelling art scenes) Light: Exposure Exposure affects value....

Jan 18, 2022

Secrets of the Old Masters: Glazing and Scumbling (Part 3)

Using Grisaille in Conjuction with Glazing The glazing technique goes very well in combination with grisaille. When working in grisaille...

Jan 15, 2022

Secrets of the Old Masters: Glazing and Scumbling (Part 2)

In Europe the method of glazing was perfected in the 14th through the 19th century. The majority of the artwork done by the masters...

Jan 15, 2022

Physics/Science of Light (PART 3)

Light and Surface Colour (How you could implement it + create dramatic compelling art scenes) When light and surface colour interact our...

Dec 11, 2017

Secrets of the Old Masters: Glazing and Scumbling (Part 2)

Macbeth- "Then comes my fit again. I had else been perfect!" "(to GHOST) Lady Macbeth: "This is the very painting of your fear...."...

Jun 22, 2017

Shakespeare a work of art (in progress)

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend! A sprinkle of Swarovski crystals and gold leaf ice add a touch of luxury to this oil painting "The...

Jun 22, 2017

The Torch Doth Not Burn Tonight : A Creative Interpretation of Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet

Title : "The Torch Doth Not Burn Tonight" Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, a tragic story about revenge, love and death-a classic love...

Jun 22, 2017

5 Fascinating facts about Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet

I have to admit reading a Shakespeare play in high school was a daunting task, primarily because it wasn’t the language that I grew up...

Jun 11, 2016

Why should art speak to us at an emotional level?

Why should art speak to us at an emotional level? I have to admit finding inspiration can be difficult and tedious, ideas can come and go...