In this post I’ll be talking about my palette of choice and why I like it. I use the Masterson Sta-Wet Palette.
Category: Getting Started
October 21, 2009 – By Stan Prokopenko
July 25, 2009 – By Stan Prokopenko
There is a method that many artists use to price their paintings. This method is a great starting point for deciding how to price your artwork, but I want to propose a little problem some artists might run into when using it [..]
June 25, 2009 – By Stan Prokopenko
Lighting your studio properly is crucial for seeing colors accurately. When choosing a light bulb for your painting studio, consider the color, brightness, CRI rating, and type of bulb before buying [...]
April 27, 2009 – By Stan Prokopenko
Many people begin attending art school with unrealistic expectations. The common misunderstanding is that after a couple of classes you will become a good artist. The reality is that it takes much longer than that [...]
April 2, 2009 – By Stan Prokopenko
Choosing good photo reference is essential when you don’t have access to a live model. In this post I’ll go over the things I try to avoid and the things I look for when choosing my photo reference. It’s a shame when the reference fights you or keeps you from producing a good drawing because [...]
March 28, 2009 – By Stan Prokopenko
When you venture into the confusing world of painting, one of the first things you need to put some thought into is your studio space. Working in a poor environment can really hurt your performance [...]
