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Category Archives: PhotographyPainting “Chopping Lessons”April 22, 2010
Forest, Part 5: Placement of the BearsNovember 28, 2009
Sunset at Pine Tree Forest, Part 1: The PhotoNovember 16, 2009
Norman Rockwell: Behind the CameraOctober 24, 2009
I bought this book within 5 minutes of finding out about it. Thank you Ron Schick for this great contribution. I can see this book ending up on all artists bookshelves [...] How to Paint From a Black and White PhotographAugust 1, 2009
I wouldn’t jump into the painting and hope for the best. Something like this needs preparation, especially if it’s a commission [...] Choosing a Light Bulb for Your Art StudioJune 25, 2009
Plein Air SurpriseMay 12, 2009
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As soon as I heard about The Future Generations Art Prize, I began planning the paintings I would submit. The show will be held in my birth country, Ukraine, and the grand prize is 100K! An opportunity I couldn’t miss out on.
The zoo trip turned out to be a great success! The bears were very active, giving me many angles and poses to choose from. I ended up with almost 400 photos [...]
This photo was taken by my father while camping at Idyllwild , California. It reminds me of Ivan Shishkin’s most famous painting “Morning in the Pine Tree Forest” [...]
Every now and then you might get that commission from someone who wants you to paint their father’s high school photo. Since you can’t rely on the reference for your colors, you’ll have to invent.
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 [...]
I went Plein Air painting last Sunday with a few friends. Unfortunately, my painting turned out to be a ‘scrubber’, but I managed to get some good photos. This little guy joined us for a snack. Enjoy…
