November 2010
10 posts
Art and The Sox
Art first… So I discovered an artist I really love, his name is Charles Burchfield. Some may know him, but I had no clue who he was. I really dig his stuff! He’s got a unique look of nature. Almost like he is painting the energy of everything. Love it. And even his regular stuff like old houses or winter scenes have something extra to them that makes them stand out. idk, I just really...
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Printmaking paper?
I bought speedball to practice with (and i hate it) and I was wondering what papers you all use. Im looking for something thicker and more professional. Preferably in the mid price range, but I dont want something that sucks either.
Suggestions?
Thanks!
~c~
Frustrated
So…last night I started a mixed media canvas. I had no idea where I was going with it, I just knew I wanted to use a practice print I made and some old sheet music I bought at a yard sale. So I get the canvas all prepped with mod podge and all of a sudden I see a hair on it. I spend 5 minuted trying to pick it off, and continue…then there were 5 hairs…then more and more…....
oooh, a chat post!
Lets give THIS a try : )
Have any tips or tricks for my art journal or block printing?
Wise words to live by
Realize your youth while you have it. Don’t squander the gold of your days listening to the tedious, trying to improve the hopeless failure, or giving away your life to the ignorant, the common and the vulgar. These are sickly aims, the false ideals of our age. Live! Live the wonderful life that is in you! - Oscar Wilde