The Zorn palette refers to a palette of colors attributed to the great Swedish artist Anders Zorn (18 February 1860 - 22 August 1920). It consists of just 4 colors yellow ochre, ivory black, vermilion, and titanium white. Cadmium red light is commonly used in place of vermilion by modern-day artists. Whilst this may seem like
Italian artist Agostino Arrivabene's heavily textured paintings look as if they were unearthed from an ancient crypt. Oil paint mixes with gold leaf and enamel on wood panel, blistering and building up in a crust-like fashion that complements Arrivabene's visceral subject matter. Like his American contemporaries Mike Davis and Dan Quintana, Arrivabene reaches into the annals of medieval and Renaissance painting for inspiration. But he is onto something more diabolical, extracting a dark side from portraits of nobles and saints. We recently saw Arrivabene's new work in the group shows "bienArt Collective 2013" at Copro Gallery in LA and "The 13th Hour" at Last Rites Gallery in New York. Take a look at more of his recent work after the jump.
The Zorn palette refers to a palette of colors attributed to the great Swedish artist Anders Zorn (18 February 1860 - 22 August 1920). It consists of just 4 colors yellow ochre, ivory black, vermilion, and titanium white. Cadmium red light is commonly used in place of vermilion by modern-day artists. Whilst this may seem like
Italian artist Agostino Arrivabene uses antique painting techniques to create a foundation from which metamorphic figures emerge in moments of creation. The time-consuming labor of grinding pigments and layering paints is evident in the complex, heavily textural works. New worlds hide beneath and within cracks and crinkles as human-like figures manifest above ground and often out of water.
Learn what is Shou Sugi Ban, how do you do it, what wood and oil to use? Click here to learn more about this Japanese wood burning technique.
Painted wooden figure of a fisherman made in England by Tony Mann in the 1980s
There has been so much going on around here lately, the ups and downs of life, and inner growth too... Months have passed like shooting stars and it's high time I shared all the new art that has been born in the interval. So in the coming days I'm going to take the time to let these new creations te
exploring the sculptural potential of wool in
It's fun and easy to make art out of paint chips or swatches! For a recent Home Show, I made a paint mannequin from a dress form and several paint decks!
The Zorn palette refers to a palette of colors attributed to the great Swedish artist Anders Zorn (18 February 1860 - 22 August 1920). It consists of just 4 colors yellow ochre, ivory black, vermilion, and titanium white. Cadmium red light is commonly used in place of vermilion by modern-day artists. Whilst this may seem like
Each Magic Wand is made by hand by the fairies with a special design. This approximately 12.5 inch magic wand is made by dripping molten hot glue on to a wood stick. I've used painting techniques such as dry brush highlighting and washes to decorate it. The magic wand has been varnished with high quality Diamond Glaze to enhance shine and durability. The size is approximately 12.5 inches (32cm) Please note that my magic wands are not suitable for young children. Even though everything is securely attached on each wand, a wand can still damage if a child plays with it. These are handmade wands and not toys. Each Magic Wand is made by hand which makes each one unique. These Magic Wands make for great costume accessories for fantasy fairs, renaissance fairs etc. They can also be great tools for the witch or wizard that is practicing and working on their spells and magic. *****The wand supports customization, if you want a unique one please contact me
Atlanta, Georgia-based artisan Rob Milam uses the technique of marquetry to produce beautiful works out of wood veneer. If you're not familiar with
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Turn a plain piece of wood into a colorful piece of wall art! So easy and so pretty!
16 fantastic and easy ways how to distress wood for an awesome aged and weathered look. Step by step guide to making your upcycling projects even more interesting.
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How to distress wood and furniture: 8 SUPER easy techniques & video tutorials to create aged & weathered wood quickly. Detailed steps & expert secret tips!
How to Create an Abalone Effect on Wood: This project was one of those pleasant surprises you get when you cut corners and it pays off. I had this idea in my head that I wanted to learn how to carve into wood. I am always trying to learn new skills and this one was next on my list. The ide…
How Do You Stencil on Wood Without Bleeding? Stenciling wood without bleedthrough is easy with a few simple hacks! In this post, I show you how to stencil on wood perfectly every time. Imagine yourself sitting down in front of your favorite Netflix series on a Saturday afternoon for some craft time. You plan on
Upcycling furniture is a great way of saving money and adding character to your home at the same time. You can even start your own upcycling business, and I bet you’d want to achieve results that people will rave about. Knowing how to paint furniture is one essential skill that will help you succeed. There
Did you know this Nifty Tool➕Paint can create a wood grain look?! Have you used one? Try it with a variety of colors & on multiple surfaces! 🔈SOUND ON...
How to Paint Shou Sugi Ban: A few months ago, I made this wall hanging and the feedback was amazing. It is one of my most popular projects and everyone wanted to know what I used to add the colours. In this post, I will share how I coloured the Shou sugi ban and what produc…
