Artist Spotlite – Yves La Rocque
Artist: Yves La Rocque
Location: Beloeil, Québec, Canada
Title of Artwork: Petite-Rivière-St-François
Dimensions: 16″ x 20″
Medium: Oils
Support : Canvas
Artist Spotlite – Joy McKenzie
Artist: Joy McKenzie
Location: Morwell Victoria Australia
Medium: Watercolor
Support: Arches W/C paper 140lb
Website: http://artbyjoymac.blogspot.com
Comments: This is one of my favourite paintings that I did a year ago
Introduction to Watercolor Painting Supplies For Beginners
Watercolor painting is probably the most convenient of all the painting mediums. All you really need to get started is a box of paint, a few brushes, water and some paper. There are no toxic solvents or mediums to be concerned about and your brushes can be cleaned with a little soap and water. This convenience makes watercolour painting one of the most economical painting mediums as well. This article will provide an introduction to the more popular supplies that a beginner should consider investing in.
PAINT
Watercolor paint is made by mixing powdered pigments along with a water soluble binding medium. In the beginning you will do fine by using a cheaper brand of paint, but you will definitely enjoy a much better painting experience if you use artist quality paints. Artist quality paints use more high quality pigment and are noticeably richer and more vibrant. After you become more comfortable working with watercolors, you should then consider upgrading to artist quality paint. Paint is available in both pan and tube form. The main difference between the tube and pan paints is that the tubes have more glycerine and they tend to be more water soluble. Read more
You Asked – Taking Digital Photos of Paintings
Today’s question comes from Robert and he asks:
“I am trying to find help in taking high quality digital photographs of my paintings, particularly watercolours. I have looked in many books and found nothing covering this subject.”
Do you have any information that might help Robert?
Landscape Painting Demonstration by Dan Schultz
Artist’s Statement
Visual art is a language — a means of communication. As an artist, I realize that something is communicated through my work each time it is viewed whether it’s what I want to communicate, or something entirely different that is brought to the experience by the viewer. But as I communicate using this visual language through images of people, images of landscapes, and sometimes images that combine the two, I hope to relate to others the beauty of God’s creation and that through it, I believe he communicates with us. I feel that it is my responsibility to help remind others of the importance of visual art and that it can be admired, embraced, enjoyed and understood.
My interest in making artwork that portrays people stems from my intrigue with people’s ability to create connections between each other. I have long enjoyed creating images of people whether it be a portrait, a child or a woman in a tranquil landscape. I believe that people can easily relate on a personal level to images of other people. And it seems like everyone can relate to an image of a landscape that reminds them of a favorite place. When I work outdoors — standing at my easel with the landscape laid out before me — I feel a connection to the scene that I’m painting. And each time, I feel like I see more beauty in the world than I did the time before.
In order to capture these connections and relate them to the viewer, I often choose a color scheme that is simple and harmonious, which makes my paintings sometimes appear to have one overall dominant color. This allows me to express my connection with each work of art I create, and allows the viewer to experience a direct connection back to the me as the artist. I also experience this connection while viewing favorite works by other artists. They transport me to another world — one of exciting color, texture and emotion that can lift my spirit and renew my passion as an artist. I believe that you too can liberate your senses through the wonder of art and discover that it speaks to you. It only takes a few moments to begin to understand the language, and as you learn, it will become even more meaningful.
Artist Spotlite – Terry Honstead
Artist: Terry Honstead
Title: Changing Times
Medium: Abstract watercolor with Metallics
Artist Spotlite – Shirley Evans
Artist: Shirley Evans
Location: Brighton,Ontario,Canada.
Title: Remembering Mark
Medium: Acrylic
Dimensions: 16×20
Support: Canvas on Frame
More Details: I painted this artwork in memory of my nephew, Mark
Remembering Mark
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