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A Game-Changing Pastel Technique

Welcome back to the Art2Life vlog! Ever wondered how to seal pastels so they stay bold and vibrant? Today, I’m sharing a studio technique that’s been a total game-changer for…

Mermaid

In the beginning I just lay down whatever I am thinking about… trying not to judge whatever it is or wether it looks good or not. This painting is at the stage that I don’t really like too much of what is presently there. It feels simplistic, thin and overly…

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The Littlest Song

This is where I ended up. This was an interesting painting for me. The darks had to be really strong as they are not particularly dynamic shapes. I wanted the eye to bounce around and then have the quieter elements softly converse… Two conversations going simultaneously. This composition almost feels…

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Late Bloomers

A recent article, passed along by a friend, written by Malcolm Gladwell (The Tipping Point), illuminates this idea that some artists are fiercely direct and quick with their art. No experimentation, no search- just an incandescent manifestation of work–Picasso. On the other hand, there are those, the “late bloomers” (me…

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