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Tag: Values
Value Ranges – High Key Quick Study
I’ll start right off by saying that I’m not sure I really understand what I’m doing here. Of course, there … More
The Shape of Things to Come
I write this post in a hopeful spirit. As I look toward the future, I want my landscape art to … More
Contrast
Much of what I’ve done with art recently has involved the principle of contrast. This is a key principle in design, … More
Do the Best You Can with What You’ve Got
Monday morning last week was not the best of mornings. It started off all right, but then I came down … More
It Could Actually Be a Lot Worse
I’ve been playing with my left-over paints again, and I just had to see what I could do with that … More
Theoretical Art
Since I began my art journey — about 4-1/2 years ago — I’ve stumbled across a number of theories regarding art. … More
A Bunch of Bad Apples
It’s said that it only takes one bad apple to spoil the bunch… and here I am with a whole … More
Basics Redux
Redux is not a word we hear often. To me, it’s an awkward word. It sounds funny, and exactly what does … More
Facing the Bugaboo
Last week I wrote about my bugaboo: getting a wide range of values in my drawings and paintings. I’m always concerned that … More
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
The “Plane” Truth
I hesitate to speak much of truth when it comes to art. There really are no absolutes. We have guidelines to follow … More
The Great Mysteries of Art
I’ve always loved reading stories about art sleuths. You know, those dedicated individuals who track down stolen paintings or other … More
The Old Gray Mare – Underpainting Value Study
As you know, lately I’ve been studying oil painting techniques, and my assignment yesterday was to take a photo reference and use it to complete an underpainting to show the values.
Blame It on the Moon
As I worked at my easel, the painting really didn’t know what it wanted to be. At one point, it was turning into a seascape. At another time, it was just a hillside with mountains behind it
A River Doesn’t Run Through It
Although this painting might look like others I’ve done, there were many things different about this one
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