Monthly Archives: March 2008
Quarterly Review
I thought now would be a good time to take a peak back at my artistic goals for 2008 and see how I’ve progressed thus far: 1.) Daily drawing: while I haven’t posted many results here (which I may decide to … Continue reading
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Regina Federation of Artists Spring Show Opening
No haiku today. I’m on just long enough tonight to let you know that “Up Close and Personal: African Lion” and “Waiting for the Sea Ice: Polar Bear” took first and third place respectively in the People’s Choice Award at … Continue reading
Thursday’s Child
Today is hanging day, tomorrow opening, and I’m not quite finished framing yet (new frame moulding and I’m finding it hard to match the corners on them). Here’s what the lion looks like fully scratched: Up Close and Personal: African Lion, … Continue reading
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Almost There
Only two more sleeps until the Regina Federation of Artists Spring Show & Sale. I thought I’d show you another board I’ve been working on for this show: Up Close and Personal: African Lion, work in progress. Scratchboard, detail. Copyright … Continue reading
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Scratchboard Art: Varied Hatching
This week we’ll take a look at varied hatching – the type of line making I use the most because it’s used to simulate fur. My egg-sample below: As you can see the lines are similar to cross-hatching in that … Continue reading
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