Day 22 of our 30 day January Challenge was an optical illusion inspired by Patrick Hughes and Mrs Belzner’s class.
This is a project that requires movement to do it’s optical deceit, so to see the projects at their best, go to Instagram and look for #30sal videos posted around January 22, 23, 24. Also, take a look at the videos posted to our Padlet DAY 22: REVERSE PERSPECTIVE. These projects were much more complicated than… say… drawing a stick of butter, so THANK YOU to everyone who pushed through the glue and scissor induced tantrums to make the weirdness happen. I appreciate your efforts, and I’m sorry about the glue in your hair.
I posted a V-Note about Casey Klahn’s pastels a while ago, and received a letter of thanks from him. We chatted a bit and I asked him if he’d be willing to teach a workshop at our new school. He asked about the students and the space, and I described us as a puppy with …
Take a class with SAL – anywhere! If I wanted to paint solid, flat, even areas of color without visible brushstrokes I would: Start with a pre-gessoed smooth panel, or apply your own gesso and wet sand between coats. Use a soft brush, like a synthetic squirrel tail. (Hint: You’ll need to use thinner paint …
Sometimes I work on a painting for hours, only to look down and realize my palette is the most beautiful thing in the room. Artist’s Paint Palettes by Matthias Schaller Article and photo source: Kate Sierzputowski Palette of Marc Chagall Since 2007 photographer Matthias Schaller has photographed raw, abstract paintings. The paintings however are not found on …
Today’s memory challenge is to study an artwork done by a skilled artist. It can be a sculpture, rough sketch, finished drawing, painting, or print. For simplicity in this post, I’ll be using the word “draw,” but you are not restricted to drawings. Feel free to use any media, including sculpture. For simplicity in your …
30SAL Faves: Reverse Perspective
Day 22 of our 30 day January Challenge was an optical illusion inspired by Patrick Hughes and Mrs Belzner’s class.
This is a project that requires movement to do it’s optical deceit, so to see the projects at their best, go to Instagram and look for #30sal videos posted around January 22, 23, 24. Also, take a look at the videos posted to our Padlet DAY 22: REVERSE PERSPECTIVE. These projects were much more complicated than… say… drawing a stick of butter, so THANK YOU to everyone who pushed through the glue and scissor induced tantrums to make the weirdness happen. I appreciate your efforts, and I’m sorry about the glue in your hair.
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