“Carlson’s angles and their consequent values can be reduced to one simple principle – “The more perpendicular a plane is to the source of light, the lighter the plane will appear in relation to other planes whose angles vary in relation to that same light.” ‘ . . . Read the full article HERE. COMMENT...
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Understanding Shadows
“Because of their ability to create beauty and form, the illusive character of shadows must be observed and understood by the successful landscape painter. Shadows, it could be said, are the essence of form. Without them a landscape is reduced to flat masses, lacking in much interest and excitement. …” READ John Hughes’ full article...
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On The Spot Painting
“Watching Colleen Howe set up her easel during the “wet paint” painting session is a defining moment. I get it. On the spot painting. I watch Colleen Howe squeezing tubes of oil onto her palette, squinting into the distance. She is soon immersed in her personal world. The painting that she is working on will...
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Details in a scene
“I have seen more paintings come to ruin over the inclusion of too many details than for just about any other reason. Usually the problem arises from putting the details in before the underlying structure is in place. Remember this, no matter how well the details of a scene are painted, they will always fall...
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Plein Air Painting Approach
“You are standing on the side of a hill getting ready to paint a grouping of trees and rocks, when you notice a fast approaching storm across the valley. You only have two choices, pack up and leave, or paint fast….” READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE. CLICK BELOW TO COMMENT
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Colors Shapes Values
“Try this sometime (at first it will feel a little strange and a little unsettling, but the rewards of this approach to painting will pay big dividends in the long run): start by just looking at your subject in terms of colors, values and shapes . . .” READ John Hughes tips here. COMMENT below....
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In the Beginning: Hints for Exposing Yourself
by Ruby Reece In the many years that I have spent talking with artists all across the country – the most frequent question is “Where do I start?” And the answer to that is ALWAYS – “Start with advertising!” When a business opens for the first time, do they just open up their doors and...
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