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Sergei Bongart: Notes on Painting
Graphic designer and fine artist Norm Nason has compiled and posted a page of Sergei Bongart’s Notes on Painting. A student of Russian realism and American impressionism, Bongart was an influential painter and instructor until his death in 1985. Here … Continue reading
The Ontario Plein Air Society
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32BXhDvJcQA]These people don’t give up just because it’s winter. The Ontario Plein Air Society has posted a video and some tips for painting in the cold. Don’t use glass or metal palettes, dress in 6 (count ‘em) layers of clothing, … Continue reading
Richard McKinley – Pastel Pointers
Richard McKinley paints in both oils and pastels and teaches workshops nationwide in both mediums. He grew up in the Rogue Valley in Oregon, where he was first inspired to pay attention to nature and the way light defines the … Continue reading
Gesso – Traditional and Acrylic
Gesso (which is Italian for “gypsum” or chalk) comes in two kinds – acrylic and traditional – depending on the binder used. In Europe, the word gesso is reserved for animal-glue mixtures, while the modern product is called “acrylic polymer … Continue reading
Book Review – An Artist’s Book of Excuses
We discovered a great new product at the National Art Materials trade show in May: a spiral-bound (take it in the field with you) guidebook written by artist and Soltek Easel inventor Jim Wilcox. Illustrated with cartoons by his friend … Continue reading
