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Go with the Line—And Finish
When you draw directly with ink every mark you make is permanent (or is it? More on that in a moment). If you don’t nail the line positioning, length, and weight (thickness and thinness determined by pressure) it’s decision time—what do you do? I’ve seen a lot of students figuratively and literally throw up their […]
When Do You Stop? When Is A Drawing Finished
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Someone Really Wants to Take Gouache to the Fair
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Cynicism, Hope, and Painting’s Life Lessons
Above: Sketch of Dick sitting in the TV room next to a bright light. Read below for details. Friday was movie night and we watched “Welcome to Happiness.” It’s a quirky film that doesn’t have super heroes, mutants, or trips into galaxies far, far away. I enjoyed almost every moment, though more than once […]
My 2015 End-of-Year Evaluation and Wrap Up
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Go Ahead and Fail Today
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