In today’s video tutorial, you’ll see how easy it is for acrylic painter Hugh Greer to quickly test out his ideas mid-painting, without the risk of ruining everything he’s done so far if his idea doesn’t pan out.
You can do the same thing. . . and as you’ll see in the video, all it takes is a clear sheet of plastic. Take a look:
NOTE: You can get Hugh Greer’s full DVD tutorial at Creative Catalyst.
Finally, my "big project" is finished! It’s been a crazy day with a lot going on, but foliotwist.com is finally live and online! Since I’ve kept it a complete secret up until launch, here’s a quick (mostly visual) overview of what it does. . .read more
This week's video clip on EmptyEasel comes from watercolor painter Taylor Ikin, who is demonstrating how easy it is to modify and adjust watercolor pigment when painting on synthetic Yupo paper rather than traditional paper. Yupo is technically made of plastic, which explains why it's so easy . . . read more
In today's video tutorial, Claudine Hellmuth demonstrates how easy it is to turn old magazine pages into interesting abstract collage backgrounds—and all you need is a little bit of metal polish. As an added benefit, this technique also takes care of the printed text that sometimes gets . . . read more
It's easy to get tunnel-vision when you're working on a painting, especially when you're heading towards the finish line and the end is in sight. But before you call a painting "good" and walk away, it's a smart idea to learn how to evaluate your work objectively. Take a look at the video belo. . . read more
Today, Sherri Haab demonstrates how easy it is to use a simple pattern (like a Celtic knot, for example) along with a sheet of PMC to create a classic clay pendant. I didn't know what PMC sheet was before seeing this video, but basically it's precious metal clay in a paper-like form—thin. . . read more
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