“The beginning is the best part. Why continue? Yes, things will get richer and deeper, but the simplicity and directness of a birdsong is soon gone. When I get old and begin losing my marbles I will learn to keep it simple, the way Matisse, De Kooning and Whistler did in the end.” – Alex Kanevsky, somepaintings
My new intermediate drawing/painting class STYLE starts August 1st. It’s for people who know the fundamentals but are stuck, and for people who would like to figure out (or re-figure out) who they are and where they’d like to go as artists. We’ll start by asking you about how you think and how you work. There will be plenty of time to try on different artist’s processes to see how they feel, and plenty more time to hone in on your own path. “STYLE” is designed to help you paint (or draw or think) more like you.
What is Casein? Casein (kay’seen) is a quick-drying, water based medium with a milk-based binding agent. Casein has the wash capabilities of watercolor, the smooth opacity of tempera and gouache, and the richer textures of oils and acrylics. Brushes dipped incasein keep their finesse, producing clear, crisp lines. Unlike oils, casein is a clean, water-soluble medium requiring …
A High Wind Warning is in effect this weekend for the Seattle area. Batten the hatches, and be safe. Below: a small collection of wind storm paintings. If you see something that should be added to the collection, please post it here. Wind This house has been far out at sea all night, The woods crashing through …
[image_with_animation image_url=”7673″ alignment=”center” animation=”None” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”] Mia Dix, Memory of an Object “The loss of a tangible object, that was dropped and broken. It was a glass bird. This ink painting is what I remember of it.” —– For today’s challenge, you will need a timer, drawing/painting tools, and 2 pieces of paper. Choose a simple …
Today my art buddy Lendy and I took some photos to practice for our “Draw like Diebenkorn” workshop this weekend. We set up some still lifes, and I took some selfies. I don’t have a camera with a tripod in my apartment so I used my laptop’s Photo Booth feature. For anyone who has used …
The beginning is the best part, Kanevsky
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