You Asked – Red Acetate

Today’s question comes from Beverly and she asks:

“Where can you purchase “red acetate” or red filter paper to check the values in your painting. And what am I looking for when I see the different values thru the red filter? ”

Colored Pencil Tutorial By Amanda Sexton

About Amanda:

I started drawing back in 2000. One morning I picked up a pencil, some computer paper and started to draw an image from a folder I had by me. This was an Anime (Japanese animation or cartoon) that I liked back then. I was drawing that and other images from reference photos until 2003 when I created my first original character.

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September Sunflowers

This beautiful pastel painting demonstration is courtesy of Dan Gray. Thanks Dan for sharing another wonderful painting with us!

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Artist Spotlite – Jeff Whitehill

Artist: Jeff Whitehill

Location: Port Douglas, North Queensland, Australia

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Artist Spotlite – Mark Juby

Artist: Mark Juby

Location: Worthing, West Sussex, UK.

Title: Mirror Lake

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You Asked – Making Prints

Today’s question comes from Gwen, and she asks:

“My art club wants to purchase a computer, scanner and printer. Does anyone have suggestions as to what we should purchase?

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Step By Step Oil Painting Tutorial By Dan Schultz

About Dan

Dan Schultz was born in New Mexico in 1975 and soon began to take an interest in art. He enjoyed art classes through his primary and high school years, and studied commercial art at Pensacola Christian College in Florida. He received his degree with a focus on illustration and graphic design, but he never felt driven to pursue either as a career. After college, he continued to sharpen his drawing and painting skills by attending Cottonwood Artists’ School in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and it was there that he realized for the first time his desire for a career in fine art.

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Interview With Artist Nicole Roy

About Nicole

I live in Ontario, Canada where the scenic views are just spectacular.  Art is a very important factor in my life. I have a small studio/shop in my home where I love to spend most of my time right up to the early hours of the morning.  I anticipate starting new projects and challenges… I thrive on deadlines & working under pressure sometimes…it’s a rush and I love it! I am always welcoming commissions from clients. Read more

Artist Spotlite – Brenda Levasseur

Artist: Brenda Levasseur

Location: Massachusetts

Title: The Window’s to Our Soul

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Artist Spotlite – Patti Jenkins

Artist: Patti Jenkins

Location: College Station, TX

Title: Lakeside

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