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Friday Film – Moab, Utah Workshop Video!

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 19:47:40 +0200

This past spring I returned to Moab, Utah with a great group of workshop participants that were graciously receptive to my teaching goals in such locations – shooting the unobvious! It’s easy to come to a place like this and shoot the arches and other well-known landmarks. I can recite ad nauseum the camera settings I might use while we sit around waiting for perfect light and re-create the same shot you’ll find on postcards as you head out of town. That’s not why I come here and certainly not why I choose to lead workshops here.

Places like Moab, Astoria, and other significant locations around the country and the world are attractions for a reason, however— so I recommend people get those shots if they want them, of course. In these popular locations it’s much easier to find lodging and great food versus some remote and obscure spot on the map, so they make great places to hold these workshops. However there is so much more to be seen in the details, reflections, and abstracts to create new and unique one-of-a-kind images as well, and that’s where I like to focus my time and my teaching.

Enjoy the video, and check out my upcoming workshop offerings!

Through Metaphorical Illustrations, Owen Gent Unveils Difficult Psychological Experiences

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 19:35:55 +0200

All images © Owen Gent, shared with permission

For Owen Gent, texture and shadow are essential narrative tools. The Bristol-based artist fosters a robust personal practice and works with commercial clients, authors, and various publications to create moody illustrations rich with metaphor. In one work evoking the emotional toll of cancer, trauma, and depression, a figurative silhouette draws back a woman’s hair to survey the surroundings while still protected by the strands. An unsettling piece takes a similarly introspective and psychological approach as black crows circle a subject, one on fire and another grasping at the person’s eye.

Gent tells Colossal that his works begin with analog techniques like painting, and digital manipulation comes later. “It’s a constant push and pull between the two, and I try and be conscious of not losing too much of the original piece when editing,” he says.

Prints are available in Gent’s shop, and his illustrated children’s book That’s Nice, Love is out now. Find more of his work on Behance and Instagram.

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Oana Farcas – Kaleidoscope Woman at IOMO Gallery, Bucharest

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 19:00:00 +0200

IOMO Gallery presents “Kaleidoscope Woman”, a solo exhibition featuring the mesmerizing artwork of Romanian artist Oana Farcas. Be …

Cut a Rug in These Socks Designed Like an Iconic Green Cutting Mat

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 18:00:27 +0200

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This new pair of socks from designer Nikolas Bentel (previously) helps guide you down angular paths, through difficult dance moves, and sets you straight as you navigate the chaos of modern life. Evoking the green cutting mat beloved by artists and makers, the playful stockings feature a signature white grid and measurement markings. Pick up a pair from Present & Correct or Bentel’s shop, which includes other gems like the Extra Time Timer and a puzzle with early aughts nostalgia.

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A Veritable Aviary of Birds and Pollinators by The Paper Ark Are Small Enough to Perch on the Tip of a Finger

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 15:55:28 +0200

Peahen. All images © Nayan Shrimali and Venus Bird, shared with permission

Nayan Shrimali and Venus Bird, of The Paper Ark, approach conservation and environmental activism on a tiny scale. The artists (previously) create miniature renditions of flora and fauna that harness the textured, buildable potentials of paper to showcase the beauty and singularity of threatened and endangered species.

After cutting and layering tiny bits of the material, Shrimali and Bird add details with watercolor, whether on the striped quills of a crested porcupine or the regal crown of the peahen. While largely true to life in anatomy and color, most of the portraits are small enough to fit on the tip of a finger.

Shrimali shares that The Paper Ark has started to create hand-cranked wildlife automata, which you find along with an extensive archive of creatures on Instagram. Shop prints and available originals on Etsy.

Albino ruby-throated hummingbird

Crested porcupine

Endangered pollinators

Madagascan sphinx moth

Glorius scarab beetle

Cape sugarbird

Great egrets

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“EOM” by Artists Sebastian Palencia & Eric Cheung

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 15:00:08 +0200

Featured Artist Antje Roitzsch

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 13:00:12 +0200

Featured artist Antje Roitzch presents a delightful collection of free form mobiles in different shapes and mediums.

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The Man Who Fell To Earth

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:59:00 +0200

KALTBLUT presents The Man Who Fell To Earth. This Project is Nadia Agriiants’ Bachelor Thesis at Theater Academy …

Primavera Sound Barcelona 2023: The Ultimate Music Experience

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0200

Primavera Sound Barcelona 2023 has come and gone, but its impact will be felt for years to come. …

Does an Art Education Matter?

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 09:07:10 +0200

Whenever I’m talking to artists about their biographies or resumes, the question of art education, or lack thereof, often comes up. Artists who have completed extensive academic training want to know how best to leverage that training to build their credibility. Artists who don’t have formal training, want to know if it will hurt their prospects for gallery representation and sales.

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Book Review: Yechawood: The Art of Zhelong Xu

Fri, 09 Jun 2023 03:20:52 +0200

Zhelong Xu is an incredible 3D artist and this is an incredible artbook.

The book title Yechawood is the name of his hometown. I actually thought the sculptures in this book were sculpted with wood because of the title. But there's that Adobe logo on the cover and Adobe isn't really into traditional art. It turns out that this book was published by Allegorithmic, an Adobe company.

This is a large-format 204-page paperback artbook with low-gloss paper. The book has both Chinese and English text.

The 3D sculptures were created with either Adobe Substance 3D Painter and/or ZBrush. The creations are mostly creatures and you can definitely see strong influence from Chinese culture, such as the dragons, ornaments and the design language.

The 3D sculptures are so detailed that each piece has me asking "how is this even possible?!". These are 3D artworks are breathtaking and will make you pause at every page. Zhelong Xu thinks of himself as a digital artisan and you can almost sense the pride in his work.

The creature designs look so original and real, and are nothing like the generic creatures from video games. There's so much physicality in his work that each 3D sculpture looks like you can hold or touch with your hands.

This book was borrowed from Basheer Graphic Books for review purposes. You can order the book from them. Check with Basheer on Facebook.

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Cool Intentions

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:30:00 +0200

“Concrete. Steel. Graffiti. Typical urban settings with clear lines and geometric shapes are the scenes for this editorial …

A New Camera Lucida Redesigns a Centuries-Old Artist’s Secret that Lets Users Draw What They See

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 21:00:19 +0200

Ten years after Pablo Garcia released the NeoLucida, a modern iteration of a centuries-old drawing tool, the Chicago-based artist and designer has a new model. The NeoLucida Plus works similarly to the original tabletop device: simply peer into the small eyepiece, and see a shadow image superimposed onto the surface below.

Camera lucidas emerged in the early 19th century, and today, most vintage models come with large price tags. To use the device, artists look through a small prism of glass or mirror tilted at 45 degrees, which creates an inverted reflection of the scene directly in front of them. Rather than relying on freehand sketching, the aid allowed users to trace an image and easily create accurate and proportionate drawings.

Garcia’s new model includes a redesigned prism that produces a brighter image, with an optional shade lens and aperture control to adjust the light. The NeoLucida Plus is currently funding on Kickstarter, and rewards are going quickly.

All images © Pablo Garcia, shared with permission

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Under-the-radar Ukrainian brand SANTA BRANDS introduces Resort 2023 Collection

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 19:30:00 +0200

#Lookbook – Right in time for hot summer, we introduce SANTA BRANDS´s new Resort 2023 Collection which consists …

A New Video Reveals How a Traditional Japanese Noh Mask Emerges from a Block of Cypress

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:25:29 +0200

Noh is the earliest theatrical art form in Japan and is still performed today. Developed in the 14th century, it often focuses on tales in which a supernatural being has transformed into a human and is narrated from the hero’s perspective. A core facet of the costumes is highly stylized Noh masks, which represent characters like deities, ghosts, and other figures, subtly emphasizing expression and emotion as their wearers turn in the light. A short documentary by Process X explores how the craft of carving the props by hand is kept alive by artisans like Mitsue Nakamura.

Starting with a block of Japanese cypress, Nakamura chisels the round face, eyes, nose, and teeth. Coated with a lacquer traditionally derived from crushed seashells mixed with glue, the form is then dried before being pierced on each side with a hot awl to tie strings through. The artist mixes pigments by hand to add color to the features, including blackening the teeth in a practice known as ohaguro, a fashion that was popular in Japan during the Heian period.

For some families and institutions, Noh carries a timeless and important legacy, and many historically significant and valuable masks, such as those made by the 15th-century Konparu school, are preserved in collections. “The term ‘face like a Noh mask’ is often used as a metaphor for expressionlessness, but the major characteristic of the world of Noh is that it expresses human feelings and inner thoughts rather than storytelling,” says Nakamura in a statement. “The better the mask is, the more the expression changes with a slight difference in angle.”

Process X frequently goes behind the scenes with makers and artisans, including in this video documenting the making of artistic manhole covers in Japan. (via Kottke)

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Video Premiere: Gloria Nussbaum – INK

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 18:15:00 +0200

We are thrilled to announce the long-awaited premiere of Gloria Nussbaum’s new music video for her song, “INK”. …

Artist Spotlight: Caroline Absher

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:09:47 +0200

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Sunlight Illuminates Undulating Kelp Forests in Underwater Photographs by Douglas Klug

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:00:24 +0200

All images © Doug Klug, shared with permission

If you’ve walked along an ocean shoreline, chances are you’ve stumbled upon the crumpled, brownish-green tendrils of kelp washed up at high tide. Despite appearances, the otherworldly seaweed is not a plant but rather a type of algae. Leaf-like forms called blades soak up sunlight to photosynthesize, and gas-filled bladders hold the structures close to the surface. Underwater, they grow in elegantly swaying forests, providing nourishment and shelter to marine wildlife. For Douglas Klug, these graceful, undulating ecosystems provide endless inspiration and surprising interactions.

Based in Santa Barbara, California, Klug is an avid scuba diver and photographer who focuses on submarine life, highlighting schools of fish and myriad textures as they interact in the rippling sunlight. Most of the kelp forests he explores are within Channel Islands National Park near where he lives. “All my diving is within what is considered ‘recreational’ limits at depths shallower than 130 feet. The water is cold, and the ocean has strong energy called surge, so the conditions can be challenging to work in,” he tells Colossal.

Klug pays attention to changes in the ecosystem, noting that “kelp forests themselves are living, thriving environments that can wax and wane with currents, water temperature, or other factors,” providing clues to the ocean’s health and the trickle-down effect for animals and humans that rely on its food sources. Not only is some of the seaweed edible, it provides safe haven and nurseries for fish, while large concentrations of the algae are powerful carbon sinks able to sequester millions of pounds of carbon dioxide. Due to the effects of the climate crisis and human inference with fragile aquatic ecosystems, the forests are suffering.

Klug shines a light on the marine world with the hope that viewers will gain understanding and appreciation for critical habitats. “I love shooting the kelp forests because it lets me highlight one of nature’s most important resources,” he says. “Kelp forests are important to all of us as they contribute to our world’s health and stability.” Along with other wildlife like seals, sea lions, and nudibranchs—a group of particularly colorful, tiny molluscs—the ocean challenges the artist to find the right conditions for lighting and exciting encounters, and to be in the right place at the right time.

Find more of Klug’s nature photography on his website and Flickr.

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“Snow” by Photographers Arturo + Bamboo

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:00:21 +0200

A collection of images capturing the beauty of the Alps by photography duo Arthur Groeneveld and Bamboo van Kampen aka Arturo + Bamboo. Living between Amsterdam, Paris and the Mediterranean, “Snow” is the Dutch couple’s fourth publication. The series was shot over a period of 6 years and showcases the pleasure of winter spots and the cosmopolitan nature of European mountain villages. It also explores feelings of nostalgia and a sense of timelessness or that things have remained unchanged.

“There’s nothing quite like the power of nature shown through snow: it creates this silence, softness but also brings out that playful, childlike side that never fully leaves us as adults.”

Check out more images from “Snow” below!

Track Premere: Onelight – Feel Like God Ft Brook Baili

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 15:00:00 +0200

Following Onelight’s sophomore LP (supported by Complex UK, Dazed, NPR) named “RnB album of the year” by French …

The French Escape We All Need.

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:41:52 +0200

Hop, skip and jump into the energy-filled world of abstract artist Charlie French, whose extraordinary talent and unique perspective shine through his large-scale paintings. Influenced by the ever-changing seasons, French’s latest series, set to be revealed at our upcoming Summer Session in London, vividly captures the essence of the winter-spring-summer transition. The selected color palette provides a healthy bowl of optimism and escapism, transporting you to the seaside or vast floral fields.

In our sit-down Q&A you’ll learn that French finds immense joy in the act of creating, while also channeling his energy towards charitable endeavors that uplift and support the neurodivergent community. A refreshing story that we can’t wait to share with you…

Hi Charlie! We’re beyond thrilled to be showcasing your work at The Other Art Fair. Please can you tell us a little bit about yourself and how you came to be an artist?

CF: I have always loved painting, and in my early 20s took classes and worked with art tutors in their studios. I began to paint everyday at home, and after a few years I told my family “I am an artist. It’s my job. I call it art for dollars. I paint almost every day in my studio, and sell my art all over the world. I love what I do!!!“

We’d love to know about the series of work that you’ll be showing. Please can you tell us about the process and meaning behind these works?

CF: I have a skylight in my studio here in Camden Town. This past winter I would look up at the sky, and everything was very grey and rainy. It seemed like spring was taking a long time. Every day I chose the same color palette, and this series is based on waiting. Knowing spring is coming, but not yet. Maybe tomorrow? Maybe next week. Yes, it will come. And until then, we wait. It is a hopeful series – it is Almost Spring. Skies may be grey, but the flowers and colors are on their way. You just have to believe.

Above: in the deep, dark fathoms. Charlie French. 60 x 60. £1250

You speak a lot on your social media about how much joy creating art brings you. Do you try to show these emotions in the paintings themselves?

CF: Oh yes! I think I do. I love color. Green is my favorite. And then blue. But also pink. Happy colors. When I feel happy and joyful, I do want to share that happiness with the world. And often I chose color to do that. But also the tools. The mark making can really show my joy: big scrapers, round brushes or even tiny brushes and palette knives. Sometimes I choose my colors and tools based on how I feel. And I want people to see that. And smile!

Finally, we’d love to hear about all the incredible charity work you’ve done through your creative career! Please tell…

CF: Giving back. It’s important to me. I donate a lot of art to non-profits. Especially to charities supporting individuals with Down syndrome like me. This year alone my art has raised over $10k to charities. I want everyone to be loved and given opportunities in life. Charities that do that speak to me, and so I give. My art brings me so much happiness, I hope it helps others too.

Featured Artist Dimitrina Kutriansky

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:00:35 +0200

Realist oil painter Dimitrina Kutriansky presents a breathtaking collection of landscapes from her portfolio.

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Polartropica Invites You to Ride or Die in Life and Love

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:00:00 +0200

Los Angeles-based Taiwanese/American creator, artist, songwriter, singer, and musician, Polartropica has joined forces with Edgar Everyone to release …

Crazy deal for UGEE U1600 at $169

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:06:45 +0200

The UGEE U1600 pen display is selling at USD 169 right now on Amazon US. That is $269 listed price with a $100 off coupon. This is an incredible deal because the usual price is $259.

I have review this pen display before and it has fantastic drawing performance. There are several MacOS glitches though so I won't recommend this for MacOS users.

By the way, Ugee is the parent company of XPPen.

The Cultural Connection: Brain De Palma

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0200

Brain De Palma, the moniker of avid crate digger Alexei Versino, brings forth a wealth of musical experience. …

Primavera Sound 2023 Barcelona: CUPRA X Boiler Room! A Photo Review

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0200

#ImpulseOfANewGeneration – Primavera Sound 2023 Barcelona was an unforgettable celebration of music that took over the city for …

How I sketched GwangJang Market (tutorial)

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 03:51:30 +0200

Before I went to the GyeongJu Sketch Festa 2023, I spent a few days in Seoul, South Korea, and made a few sketches.

This was sketched at GwangJang Market, one of the oldest traditional market in South Korea with more than 5,000 shops. The place sells clothes, textiles and lots of food.

I drew this sketch with Concepts app on an iPad Pro 11. The sketch took me more than 1 hr 40 minutes to complete. And thankfully it was only after I completed the sketch that the stall behind me started opening up for business.

This sketch was challenging to draw for several reasons. I had to stand and sketch for the whole duration. It was hot, noisy and crowded. And there's so many things to draw, and many people are moving around.

For those who feel like challenging themselves, definitely try sketching at a market. There will always be something interesting to draw. Just make sure you don't block the traffic or stand in front of shops or stalls to affect their business.

By the way, it is not possible for me to write a detailed step-by-step tutorial so if you really want to learn my sketching process with Concepts app, I recommend you check out my online courses instead.

The first step is to create the line art. Subconsciously, I've placed the vanishing point for the benches at the back of the market. Most of what's drawn really comes down to observation skills. I started the sketch from the left and expanded out from there.

I recommend not using undo as much as you can when sketching digitally because first undo means you have to redraw again and that will make your drawing process longer, and secondly you will be more careful with drawing when you don't rely on undo.

I remembered having to move the drawn lines quite often and since I'm using Concepts, the lines can be selected and moved around easily. I often have to extend lines by stretching them. Manipulating lines like this is not something you can do easily with raster drawing apps without losing quality.

The line art was drawn with the default Soft Pencil brush, and the colours added with the Chalk (paid) and textures with Splatter (paid). The many little flags hanging above were drawn with the Fill tool.

The drawing and colouring style is quite simple. Details in the background are suggested.

Most people and tourists come here for the food and that's what I wanted to highlight in this sketch. That's why I have food stall in the foreground with all the food display up front.

Many customers sat, ate and left while I was sketching. I would always sketch the new customer who sits down because I know that person will be there for a while.

I'm quite satisfied with this sketch mostly because I was able to slow down and draw more carefully. That allowed me to draw more carefully and hence didn't have to erase or undo much.

If you want to learn how to sketch with this style, check out my online sketching courses.

Boone Children's Gallery

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 21:53:06 +0200

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Join us for FREE painting! Visitors of all ages are invited to explore the art of brush painting. Friendly and helpful staff introduce painting techniques, offer tips, and even provide high chairs for very young artists. No prior art-making experience is necessary. Come explore your creativity with us!

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Wed, 07 Jun 2023 21:50:40 +0200

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Emerging into a New World, Small Figures Explore Seonna Hong’s Dreamlike Landscapes

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 19:35:43 +0200

“Atmospheric River” (2023), mixed media on canvas, 30 x 24 inches. All images © Seonna Hong, courtesy of Hashimoto Contemporary, shared with permission

Connection and interaction are at the heart of Seonna Hong’s latest body of work, which positions minimally rendered figures amid abstract landscapes. Through patchy brushstrokes of acrylic and oil pastel, the Los Angeles-based artist contrasts the opaque colors of the subjects’ limbs or garments with the rough, mottled environments they occupy. Generally diminutive in comparison to their surroundings, the figures remain anonymous and adventurous, exploring ethereal expanses. Voluptuous fields of orange, large stones in pinks and reds, and mountains of haphazard markings appear like distant figments of a dream.

The works shown here are on view this week as part of Murmurations, Hong’s latest solo show at Hashimoto Contemporary in New York. Comprised of vibrant paintings and drawings in grainy colored pencil, the exhibition reflects the experience of re-emerging into public space following the pandemic. Firmly in discovery mode, the figures traverse the unearthly landscapes and tempestuous weather events and convene with each other as they form new bonds between humanity and nature.

Murmurations is on view through July 1. Find more from Hong on her site and Instagram.

“People Person” (2023), acrylic and oil pastel on canvas, diptych, 48 x 72 inches

“Quiet Day” (2023), mixed media on drywall, 23 3/4 x 23 3/4 inches

Left: “Memory Catalog” (2023), acrylic and oil pastel on canvas, 60 x 48 inches. Right: “Murmurations” (2023), acrylic and oil pastel on canvas, 60 x 48 inches

“Super Position” (2023), mixed media on wood, 8 1/2 x 11 inches

“Do You Believe In People” (2023), mixed media on wood, 8 1/2 x 11 inches

“Warm Storm” (2023), acrylic and oil pastel on wood, 10 x 8 inches

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Sunlight Illuminates Undulating Kelp Forests in Underwater Photographs by Douglas Klug

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 18:48:24 +0200

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Kayla Mahaffey Envisions the Self-Discovery of Adolescence Through Vibrantly Energetic Paintings in Acrylic

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 17:11:44 +0200

“Pure Intentions,” acrylic and aerosol on linen, 24 x 24 inches. All images © Kayla Mahaffey, shared with permission

Childhood naivete and nostalgia have always grounded Kayla Mahaffey’s imaginative paintings, but today, the Chicago-based artist considers what happens in the next stage of adolescence. “My previous work centered around more innocent times and how those outside influences (good or bad) interacted with us and how sometimes we remained in a state of bliss and oblivion,” she tells Colossal. “As I get older and as the children in my work grow, I want to move into a direction of awareness and ask the question, ‘When was the turning point in our lives when we started to notice the bad things, and how did this affect us?'”

This act of self-discovery and growing awareness of the broader world are shaping Mahaffey’s new works. Continuing her use of vivid color and energetic movement, the artist has toned down the cartoon details that once created daydream-like commotion for her young subjects, and she’s instead gravitating toward weightier and more ominous themes, including the tension between life and death. Dead birds and sinister snakes appear, while one figure grasps sharp clippers and another cries large, heavy tears.

“And Away We Go,” acrylic and aerosol on linen

Mahaffey has a vast archive of sketches to be translated into acrylic and aerosol, many of which reflect the nuanced stories of her native Chicago. “My work reflects how the city directly affects our youth and how they in return react when they are cared for and also when they are not,” she says, sharing that the paintings “are just the tales and experiences, filtered through my mind and put on paper.”

She works quickly, and ideas emerge freely. Once settled on a composition, she works tirelessly until the painting is complete. “I try to slow down my process at times, but it only stunts my thought process and clouds me mentally while painting, so I just do what works for me. My mind works a bit more spontaneously, and I would like to think my pieces flourish because of that,” the artist shares.

Mahaffey will release a limited-edition sculpture with Thinkspace this week, which you can find more about on Instagram.

“Glare,” acrylic and aerosol on stacked panels, 48 x 48 x 4 inches

“Chicago’s Hope”

“Retribution,” acrylic and aerosol on stacked panels, 32 x 32 x 3 inches

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Remarkably Detailed Resin-and-Wire Hairpins by Sakae Mimic Elaborate Wings and Petals

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:39:58 +0200

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Continuing a millennia-old Japenese tradition of kanzashi, Tokyo-based artist Sakae (previously) constructs intricately detailed hairpins from wire and resin. In their earliest and simplest form, kanzashi were made of a simple stick or rod meant to protect the wearer from evil spirits. Over time, they evolved to include combs and a wide range of materials, becoming widely popular during the Edo period when hairstyles became more elaborate.

Sakae’s contemporary iterations connect to her rich cultural heritage, adorning customary hairstyles during special occasions like ceremonies or weddings. She creates the luminous surfaces of insect wings, flower petals, and dew drops by using dip resin, a type of liquid material that can be applied between strands of wire and solidified with heat.

Sakae periodically sells her pieces via auction, which you can find updates about on her website and Facebook.

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“The Sea The Sea” by Artist Claire Cansick

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:00:17 +0200

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Cultivate Your Ideal Clientele

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 13:00:20 +0200

Instead of appealing to the general public, create a mindset and professional presentation to fit the collector you want to attract.

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To Title or Not to Title Your Art, That Is the Question

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 09:06:32 +0200

Last week I received an email from an artist asking about titling her work. This is one of the more common topics I discuss with artists. I understand that titling your artwork can become tiresome, and many artists feel that a title can get in the way of the artwork.

Do titles really matter? Can the wrong title prevent you from selling your artwork? Can the right title guarantee a sale? While the issue may seem like a minor one, it is an issue you will be dealing with constantly over the course of your career.

I am an advocate of titling artwork, and I feel titling deserves investment of time and thought – from my perspective in the gallery I see that titles matter to potential buyers.

Read my conversation thread with the artist below, and then share your thoughts about titles in the comments below. How do you feel about titles? How do you come up with your titles? Your experience input and opinion are of tremendous value in adding to the collective knowledge available to other artists who read the blog.

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iPad Pro 11 vs 12.9 for drawing: Portability vs Usability

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 06:03:47 +0200

So I just came back from South Korea from teaching at the GyeongJu Sketch Festa 2023. My sketching workshop was conducted with traditional media but for the other days I actually sketched on the iPad Pro 11.

For this trip, I had purchased a secondhand iPad Pro 11 specifically because I did not want to bring along my iPad Pro 12.9. The main reason was for the lighter weight and better portability.

In this article I will share with you the usability experience of iPad Pro 11 vs 12.9 from the perspective of an artist, graphic designer and urban sketcher who enjoys sketching outdoors on location. I'll also tell you why after using the iPad Pro 12.9 for more than 5 years, I'll be switching over to the smaller 11-inch model for good.

By the way, if you have intention to buy the iPad Pro, consider using the Amazon affiliate link for your purchase to support my blog.

Much of what's written below was actually covered in this video (above) that I made a few years ago. It's still relevant today.

iPad Pro 11 has a huge advantage with weight

iPad Pro 11 (2022) weighs 466g to 470g, and the iPad Pro 12.9 (2022) weighs 682g to 685g.

The weight difference of the 11 and 12.9-inch iPad Pro is around 216g.

FYI, the 2018 and 2020 models of iPad Pro 12.9 weigh 633g and 643g respectively. Those models without the mini-LED displays are slightly lighter.

When I sketched this at GwangJang Market in Seoul, I held the iPad Pro by the left bezel so that my left hand could access the tools while I draw with the right hand.

It's not very possible to hold the iPad Pro 12.9 by the bezel while drawing without setting that tablet down on a surface. You can try but your thumb muscle will cramp up real fast. If you set the iPad Pro 12.9 against your lap while on your sofa, sure, no problem.

The takeaway point is this, the iPad Pro 12.9 is a table-top tablet and is best used on a surface for most comfort. The iPad Pro 12.9 is still very compact and easy to bring around compared to the smaller model, but when it comes to one-handed usage, the experience with the iPad Pro 11 is significantly better.

If your workflow involves using your tablet on a table at home, office, school or cafe, on the pull-out tray of the train or plane, or on your lap, you should have no issue with the iPad Pro 12.9 since you have a surface to work on.

A few minutes after I started sketching in the market, I removed the tablet case on my iPad Pro 11. I was standing while I was sketching and I really wanted to have the tablet as lightweight as possible. Even if I could sit and sketch, I may also remove the case so that I can bring the tablet higher to chest level for a more comfortable drawing position.

I also found myself switching from the side grip to the underhand grip so that I could rest my thumb muscles after a while. But doing so means my left hand won't have access to the tools by the left.

This is the type of usability issue you probably won't think or experience while testing the tablets at the Apple Store. Most people don't talk about this because most people don't hold their tablets with just one hand while they stand and sketch more more than an hour.

Those tablet cases have weight too

When you account for the iPad cases, they weigh even more.

The iPad Pro 12.9 is considered light for a tablet its size, but iPad Pro 11 is much lighter. When you add a case, the iPad Pro 12.9 becomes much heavier. A big tablet case weighs more than a small tablet case.

The extra weight with the added case (200g++), believe it or not, is the deal breaker. The iPad Pro 11 with case is still manageable but iPad Pro 12.9 with case becomes more unmanageable unless of course you set it down on a surface.

Drawing space

The larger display provides a better drawing experience in the sense that you get to see your work larger, and there's more resolution for the UI, and the UI takes up a smaller portion on the display.

Many drawing apps actually have UI designed to take up minimal space or will hide automatically to get out of the way of drawing.

The drawing experience on the smaller 11-inch display is still pretty good and I definitely have no complaints. There was not a single occasion where I wished the display was larger while I'm using the iPad Pro 11 outdoors.

An 11-inch display is still much larger than an A5-sized sketchbook as you can see above. You can still rest your palm on the display while drawing without covering much of the display.

Multi-tasking

Split screen mode or multi-tasking on the iPad still sucks. That's just my opinion. So it doesn't really matter which size you go for. The iPad workflow is mostly designed for use with one app at a time.

If I want a reference, I'll just have my phone show the reference by the side.

Web surfing on the iPad Pro 11 looks fine and very satisfactory.

Pricing

The launch prices for M1 and M2 iPad Pro 11 are USD 300 lower than the iPad Pro 12.9. The price difference has increased from $200 to $300 due to the mini-LED display.

Anyway, the iPad Pro 11 provides more value for money simply because it's cheaper. You can use the money saved to increase storage capacity and get an Apple Pencil. And if you don't mind getting refurbished units direct from Apple, you can get even more savings (10 - 15% off retail prices).

Conclusion

Still confused which size to get? Here are some questions to help you decide.

QN: Will you set your tablet down on a table or surface while drawing?
The iPad Pro 12.9 is a tabletop tablet and requires a surface to work on. If your workflow requires you to hold the tablet in hand without support, get the iPad Pro 11.

QN: Is portability an important criteria?
This is a trick question. Both tablets are portable. If you are to bring the tablets around and set them on top a surface to use, you can go with either sizes. But as mentioned earlier if you need to hold the tablet in hand without support, get the iPad Pro 11.

I've a friend Rob Sketcherman who has an iPad Pro 12.9 and iPad Mini 8.3. I personally do not recommend the iPad Mini because the UI scaling makes the fonts and buttons look smaller.

Going with the medium sized tablets, such as the iPad, iPad Air and iPad Pro 11 really provides a good compromise against drawing usability, experience and portability.

QN: Is your iPad your main drawing device?
If you use your iPad as your main drawing device, this would suggest you will be drawing several hours a day, and that means you're likely to draw on a table or a surface. So you can go with either sizes.

At the start of the article, I mentioned I am switching to the iPad Pro 11 for good. Yes, I will be selling away my iPad Pro 12.9 (2021) but I still have the iPad Pro 12.9 (2018). Once the old iPad breaks down, it will just be the iPad Pro 11.

I hope this article is useful. If you need specific reviews for iPad models, visit this link: https://www.parkablogs.com/category/tags/ipad

Art Room Ideas: Finish the Drawing!

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 00:57:00 +0200

Have I got something for you, y'all! Check this out: Finish the Drawing! I explain it real quick in this video but more details on the supplies used and how it works below...

I got this idea because of the following:

* I got lots of paper scraps. Like, LOTS. So this helps me not waste any of that paper!

* I got lots of kids who wanna do Free Draw but LOOK HERE: my art classes are 30 minutes long! And we all know how they be treatin' that paper that they draw on for a minute and then toss in the trash.

* I got the desire to have kids create...with each other! BUT lack the time to make it happen. This, THIS can make my art teacherin' dreams come true, y'all!

Supplies:

* The pencil is from Chris Uphues. I added the wording to it with my Cricut. BUT you don't need a fancy sign! You're an art teacher, you can make it yourself!

* The frames came from the thrift store, Dollar Tree and my storage closet.

* The clips I picked up from Amazon.

* Paper from the scrap bin!

The premise is simple: pick a piece of paper and draw on it for as long or as short as you'd like! Then, sign it and hang it back up.

OR...pick an unfinished drawing that you'd like to add to. Be kind, considerate and do your best. It is someone's drawing, afterall. Then, of course, sign it. Hang it back up!

Finished pieces get hung in our Masterpiece Gallery or we just keep the fun going by having the work returned to the wall for more artists to add to it!

I hope you give it a shot! You and your kids will love it!

Commissioning Custom Art for Businesses: A Comprehensive Guide to Making a Statement

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 22:26:22 +0200

In today’s competitive market, businesses and organizations constantly seek innovative ways to stand out, lure new audiences and leave a lasting impression on their customers — and one powerful way to do this is through custom art.

Members-Only Series Screening—Yellowjackets and Previously Recorded Conversation with Elle Fanning and Marian Macgowan

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 20:55:36 +0200

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LACMA members are invited to join FILM at LACMA for a special screening of The Great, followed by a previously recorded conversation with featured talent and executive producer Elle Fanning, and executive producer Marian Macgowan.

Season 3 of The Great sees Catherine (Elle Fanning) and Peter (Nicholas Hoult) attempt to make their marriage work after some seemingly insurmountable problems. Peter experienced his own attempted murder at Catherine’s hands and she also imprisoned all of his friends. On top of this, Peter is at a loose end playing First Husband to Catherine’s reign, so he busies himself with fathering, hunting, and salty culinary ventures. But they’re not enough to keep him contented as he's plagued by visions of his late father (played by Jason Isaacs) and worries about his failures as Peter the Great’s son. Catherine the Great starts making a name for herself beyond her borders and, inspired by a visit from the US ambassador, sets up a conference where peasants, nobles, and merchants can all give their input on developing a new Russia. She learns that even the best political leaders sometimes need to make compromises in order to progress.

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Members-Only Series Screening—Yellowjackets

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 20:35:46 +0200

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LACMA members are invited to join FILM at LACMA for a special screening of Yellowjackets.

Yellowjackets is the saga of a team of wildly talented high school girls soccer players who become the (un)lucky survivors of a plane crash deep in the remote northern wilderness. The series chronicles their descent from a complicated but thriving team to savage clans, while also tracking the lives they’ve attempted to piece back together nearly 25 years later, proving that the past is never really past and what began out in the wilderness is far from over.

In season two, two months have passed since Shauna gave Jackie the cold shoulder—to disastrous results. In the face of their deepening hunger and fear, the tension among the Yellowjackets has only grown worse. The harsh conditions of winter are intensifying by the day, and the psyches of the survivors are deteriorating just as fast. Threatened by the darkness of the wilderness—and the haunting memories of it in the present—the former state champs will be forced to make impossible decisions. As they confront the horrible truth of what survival entails, the real nightmare for each of them will be to figure out who they are—and what they are willing to sacrifice in order to stay alive.

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Members-Only Series Screening—Yellowjackets and Previously Recorded Conversation with Featured Talent and Filmmakers

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Members-Only Series Screening—Yellowjackets and Previously Recorded Conversation with the entire cast and Showrunners

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LACMA members are invited to join FILM at LACMA for a special screening of Yellowjackets followed by a previously recorded conversation with co-creator/showrunner Ashley Lyle, co-creator/showrunner Bart Nickerson, executive producer/showrunner Jonathan Lisco, executive producer Drew Comins, and featured talent including Melanie Lynskey, Juliette Lewis, Christina Ricci, Tawny Cypress, Lauren Ambrose, Simone Kessell, Warren Kole, Elijah Wood, Sophie Nélisse, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Sophie Thatcher, Samantha Hanratty, Courtney Eaton, Liv Hewson, Steven Krueger, and Kevin Alves.

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