I send art out to a few sci-fi/fantasy conventions. Nothing original, just prints because they’re lighter and smaller than original art. Lighter and smaller = less shipping cost. Prints also seem to have a more appealing price point than originals. Most convention art shows I send art to have...
Convention Preparation – Mailing in Art
Halloween Show – Shadowed Visions
Happy (early) Halloween! The People’s Gallery is having their 2nd Annual Halloween Show: Shadowed Visions. Two of my paintings will be on display and for sale in the exhibit. Shadowed Visions Art Exhibit: October 13 – November 14 Reception The Halloween Reception will be Saturday, Oct 25 from 6:30...
Color Mixing Boards
Based off Richard Schmid’s boards as he describes them in his book “Alla Prima Everything I Know About Painting”, I’m creating color boards using the Paxton Palette. (We use the Paxton Palette at The Atelier). Ivory Black Raw Umber Alizarin Crimson Indian Red Light Red Cadmium Red Light (this...
Sea Daydream: Process Part 3
Sea Daydream: Process Part 3 Paint! Last week I shared the evolution of the sketch for this piece in Process Part 2. Or start from the beginning and check out Process Part 1. This week we’re moving on to the paint phase. I usually do some value studies for...