Sargent strikes the perfect balance between open- and closed-form painting. I have been thinking about this lately because I noticed my own work growing increasingly closed form. Since I started painting again, I am focusing on my technique more. In the past I neglected the surface quality entirely. I...
Today I was looking for information on glazing techniques when I happened upon the website, WebExhibits. I was ready to reference the first article I came across, until I realized that this whole site contains so much useful information! "Pigments through the Ages" and "Color Vision and Art"...
I am reviewing my class notes to refresh my memory of some basic drawing concepts. This simple model will help every aspiring artist. Sure, it may seem elementary, but it's good to look at every once in a while. The five tones create the illusion of a three-dimensional effect on a...
"Because of the directness of their execution drawings often give a particularly clear indication of an artist's vision, his aims and formal means. Often in a drawing we feel that we have made a close contact with the artist himself, as if we were present at the moment the artistic...