Google “how to shade” and you’ll find enough info to keep you busy for days years! In this post, I share some of my understanding of the power (of a bit of smudged/blended pencil) to transform a flat shape into something that can seem to leap off the page. … back in Art School Most […]
Inktober 2020
Is this the year that I actually participate in Inktober, instead of just think about it? Every year I say I’m going to participate… and then suddenly it’s November! But maybe this year is different. … the Lists? my Theme: Having watched a few YouTube’s on tips for participating in Inktober, I’ve learned it can […]
Demo: Piet Mondrian
Influence What influenced Piet Mondrian (1872-1944) who was instrumental in birthing the Abstract Art movement (1943-)? And how does his work influence what we do today? shapes to Explore: things to Notice: Opportunity: for a Gallery: (Mondrian’s Composition 11 in Red, Blue, and Yellow) (Note: to see the full list of demos in the Garden-ish […]
Demo: Palm Trees
Background … vs Foreground. Things can be both or either. tangles to Explore: things to Notice: for a Gallery (Note: to see the full list of demos in the Garden-ish series, choose this link.)
Demo: Garden Gate
Scroll-ing? The scroll … the S shaped edge of an ancient document … often appears in garden gates and other decorative metal-work. shapes to Explore: things to Notice: Dagubi video elements: for a Gallery (Note: to see the full list of demos in the Garden-ish series, choose this link.)