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In Context—Hair Volume and a Note
Volume in hair is always such a glorious surprise. It can float right off the page. (This is a page spread from December 2018. I’m not sure why I didn’t have a date and time on this sketch—I usually write that information automatically on each sketch or page when completed. This book has been archived, […]
The Simple Volume of Hair
Sometimes the best way to capture hair is to look at the volume and capture the large value shapes. It can be more striking than fussing would be. It can make real the cast shadows because of its suggested substance. (Have you guessed yet? October is about hair. I get asked about hair all the […]
Review: Stencil Revolution Stencils
Today’s post is a video review of Stencil Revolution’s stencils. If the above video doesn’t show up in the post please use this direct link. Months ago they contacted me to test and review their stencils. Unfortunately I was out of the studio longer than anticipated after cataract surgery. Photographer Tom Nelson shot the overhead […]
Protected: Using Only a Few Brush Strokes
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Mop Brushes Are Your Friend
I know that sometimes you want that special brush that has the delightful point and gives you all the detail you crave. Today’s post isn’t about that brush. That brush is great when you need it, but if it’s the only brush you’re using your work is going to look fussy very fast. So what […]
Protected: More Dry Brush: Portraits
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Protected: Thinking about Dry Brush Portraits
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Roz Wound Up Online Class Schedule for 2019 Is Up!
I have posted the 2019 class schedule here. You can access that page by going to the navigation menu under “CLASSES” and selecting “Classes 2019.” There you will find a list of classes that are on-going which you can join any time, followed by a list of scheduled classes. The scheduled classes are listed by […]
Protected: In Context: Letting Things Go
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Self-Assessment: 2018—Filling Journals, Using Up Paint
Some Background and The Brand of Paint I’ve Been Using Lately Yes, this painting actually has something to do with self-assessment and goal setting. First I want to say something about the materials… While I did sketch some more after painting this image yesterday (Dec. 31, 2018) this turned out to be my final […]