Today's Technique Tuesday post is going to take a look at an aspect of art creation that many art appreciators easily forget--the surface under the paint! Here we have pictured just a few examples of the many different types of surfaces fine … [Read more...]
Technique Tuesdays: Painting in Miniature
What is it? Painting in miniature is more than just painting a small work. The word "miniature" originally came from a Latin term for the red pigment that was used in the creation of illuminated manuscripts. Because the decoration and illustration in … [Read more...]
IGOR 10th Annual Juried Exhibition Award Winners
Principle Gallery wishes a huge CONGRATULATIONS to each of the IGOR 10th Annual Juried Exhibition award winners, as well as all the brilliant and talented artists whose work made it into this exhibition! And also, thank you so much to everyone who came … [Read more...]
Technique Tuesday: Colored Pencil
What is it? This is an easy one! We're all very familiar with the wonderful medium of colored pencil, due to its frequent use in schools and for children's play as well as the enjoyment of adult artists of all skill levels. Colored pencils don't have a … [Read more...]
Technique Tuesdays: the Art of the Self-Portrait
What is it? This week's Technique Tuesday subject is not a new concept for anyone (particularly in today's "selfie" filled world!). But not only is the self-portrait is an important exercise for an artist to undertake, it is also significant to view as … [Read more...]
Technique Tuesdays: Painting from Life
Welcome back to Technique Tuesday! Here's the last part of that series looking at what artists use for reference (we've already looked at painting from photographs and from the imagination). Today's post will be a bit different, as it's a guest post … [Read more...]
