If you are an artist and are still wondering what Facebook might be for, the answer doesn’t get any clearer than this: Jerry Saltz edits artist statements on Facebook. You will need a Facebook account to read the thread.
Mr. Saltz is a professional critic– he knows how to use words to set a fire. But [...]
Admittedly, there is some irony when a painter who was “raised without television” has something to say about Bob Ross. But the television painting programs that I did see as a child certainly made an impression. I know I saw Bob Ross programs a few times, and there was also something shown in elementary school [...]
One of the first really exciting painting resources I remember discovering online was Bruce MacEvoy’s website handprint. When I was actively engaging with my limitations as a watercolor painter several years ago, his comprehensive section on the medium was invaluable. Lately, I have been enjoying exploring the newer section on color vision. Mr. MacEvoy [...]
After switching to heavy pre-primed linen several years ago, stretching new canvases (usually one of my favorite studio jobs) became difficult. I was getting little sags at the corners that refused to go away, sometimes even after attempts at re-stretching. And when things did go well the amount of effort required with my standard canvas [...]