The Real Value of a Portrait Caroline Morton-Hicks For me, black and white portraits share an intimate moment. They may be mysterious, but the viewer should be able to connect… Read More
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Second Layers
Second Layers Second few layers looking pretty good! Especially on the worm. I’m not sure about for the “coconuts” though. When I place them near the palm tree stumps,… Read More
Last Minute Risks
Last Minute Risks As I’m working on painting the preliminary layers on a few of these sculptures, I got a little insecure that I’m using the same color… Read More
4 X 5: So Little Time, So Much Practice Needed
Still Having to Crop Not much to say here, except stating the obvious; I need practice with the 4 x 5. I need to shoot enough with it so that… Read More
Dress Up
Dress Up After a long day of painting and gessoing, which really aren’t that creative things to do, it’s nice to flex some mental muscles by playing with sculpture placement… Read More
Mysterious Dog Portraits
Portraits of a Mysterious Dog Okay, maybe I’m scrapping for images. Pet photos. But this can be a good thing. With people portraits, I’ve always demanded tact sharp eyes staring… Read More
First Layers
First Layers So far so good on these first layers! I think… Read More
Murder, Mayhem, Florida Man (and Woman) at St. Pete’s Bouchercon
Murder, Mayhem, Florida Man (and Woman) at St. Pete’s Bouchercon The annual national convention of mystery readers, fans, writers, and enthusiasts will meet for the first time in St. Petersburg Sept…. Read More
The Genesis of Mason Gehring’s Deconstructed Self-Portraits
The Genesis of Mason Gehring’s Deconstructed Self-Portraits by EVA AVENUE | September 5, 2018 While house-sitting and half in and out of sleep, artist Mason Gehring saw a big scary floating head… Read More
Drawing 7
Drawing 7… Read More