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Tag: black and white

The Cave in the Rock

In the coming days I’m going to be focusing more on light and shadow in my oil paintings, and that … More

black and white, Light and Dark, Notan, Value studies

Contrast

Much of what I’ve done with art recently has involved the principle of contrast. This is a key principle in design, … More

black and white, Caravaggio, Contrast, George Inness, James Whistler, Light and Dark, Principles of Design, Values

The Moon Lies Fair Upon the Straits

The sea is calm tonight. The tide is full, the moon lies fair Upon the straits; From Dover Beach Dover Beach … More

black and white, Dover Beach, Nocturnes, Values

I Wish

It’s hard to go wrong with black and white.

black and white

Clarkston

When my friend, Kymber recently posted pictures of her snow-covered yard in Clarkston, Michigan, I immediately asked permission to paint them. I only wish I could have done them justice.

black and white, Clarkston, Michigan, Snow, winter

Black and White

I love idioms. You know, those little phrases that work their way into the language whether they make any sense … More

basic pencil skills, black and white, Charcoal, Conte, graphite, graphite drawing

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