You may have noticed that many artists produce multiple works of the same composition and subject. Of course, this redundancy is not by accident! Artists create works of similar nature to practice and improve upon a subject as well as to illustrate how ...
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The term "glazing" when applied to paint refers to the play of colors and luminosity built up through applying thin, transparent layers of paint over an opaque layer of a different color. This is done with the use of a suitable type of ...
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As promised last Tuesday, we are going to continue our discussion on color theory. Apart from how they interact with one another, colors have the capability to attract a viewer due to their emotional and psychological effects. From how they are paired ...
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Color. One of the first aspects you notice about an artwork - the abundance and even lack of it. But, how much do you know about color? In this week's "Technique Tuesday," we will discuss color theory. Due to the complexities of the subject, we have ...
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What is it?
"Bokeh" is a Japanese word that refers to the way that a lens renders points of light that are out of focus. In Japanese, the word means "blur" or "haze." You've probably seen a lot of images with bokeh in them, even if you weren't familiar ...
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Apologies! Due to a technical error, this post is up a couple days late, but please enjoy!
What is it?
The term "sgraffito" comes from the Italian word meaning "scratched." It's a technique that is usually applied to either wall decor, both ...
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What is it?
Welcome back to Technique Tuesdays! After high demand, we decided to revive the blog series with new discussions on techniques, genres, and art history. With that said, we would love for our readers to participate in this series, as well. If ...
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It is often over looked how this prominent region hosts the best of the best, so we want to make sure no one forgets it! To celebrate the incredible talents and unqiue offerings of the Northern Virginian and Maryland areas, we are hosting a show that ...
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With the new year quickly approaching, we are getting ready for our annual Kevin Fitzgerald Solo Exhibition in March! Having already received seven new paintings, we are excited to see what Kevin has in store for the show.
For over 20 years, Kevin has ...
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To celebrate the 30 years of Senator Harry Reid's service in office, Gavin Glakas had the honor of painting the Senator's portrait! Well-known for painting portraiture, Gavin was asked to produce the portrait meant to hang in the U.S. Capitol near the ...
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