The Wanderer Prints
Buy these prints from the studio shop
These are unusual prints. When you see them in person, it’s obvious immediately. They are shiny. Like silver-leaf shiny. They shimmer. When you reach out to touch … “The Wanderer Prints”
Tools and Materials
The Amish Inkjet
What’s an Amish inkjet?
In this case I’m referring to an obsolete 24″ Epson Stylus Pro 7500 that I picked up for free about a year ago. Once a commercial printer sporting 5 colors … “The Amish Inkjet”
Jerry Saltz edits artist statements on Facebook
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 … “Jerry Saltz edits artist statements on Facebook”
On Bob Ross and Screen Resolution
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 … “On Bob Ross and Screen Resolution”
Handprint
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 … “Handprint”
Re-learning how to stretch canvas
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, … “Re-learning how to stretch canvas”
Talking Prices by Olav Velthuis
Olav Velthuis’ book Talking Prices: Symbolic Meanings of Prices on the Market for Contemporary Art is the clearest explanation of contemporary art economics that I have read to date.
Velthuis addresses questions such as:… “Talking Prices by Olav Velthuis”