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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Mar 24, 2016
Physics/Science of Light (PART 2)
(How you could implement it + create dramatic compelling art scenes) Understanding how to create compelling art scenes with different...
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Feb 7, 2016
The tortured hands of Michelangelo struggled with chronic osteoarthritis
The cost of hammering, chiseling and painting pieces of priceless art was a high price to pay for Michelangelo, never giving up until his...
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