Paint & Clay
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Camaraderie Among Artists with Mitch Baird and Eric Jacobsen
October 11, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBEarlier this month, artists Mitch Baird, Eric Jacobsen, and Gabor met up at a Plein Air Painters of America convention. While there, they discussed why cultivating a crew of likeminded artists is so vital for the creative process. About the Artists: Eric Jacobsen was born and raised in New England. He received a BA in History from Gordon College in Wenham, MA in 1989 and studied fine art at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts in Old Lyme, CT from 1991-1995. At the Academy he received training in ...
Outdoor painting with Special Guest David Curtis and Colley Whisson: PART 3
September 20, 2023 12:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBIn the final part of the conversation between David, Colley, and Gabor, the three dive into the contemporary painters they admire and Colley asks David about some of the specific techniques he uses while painting. About the Artist: Born in Doncaster in 1948, David headed an engineering design team until 1988 when he became a full time painter. He was elected to the Royal Society of Marine Arts in 1983 and a member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters in 1988. In 1992 David won the first...
Outdoor painting with Special Guest David Curtis and Colley Whisson: PART 2
September 13, 2023 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBContinuing the conversation from last episode, Gabor, Colley, and David discuss how they feel inspired on the field, what music they listen to when they paint, and the importance of developing your drawing skills. About the Artist: Born in Doncaster in 1948, David headed an engineering design team until 1988 when he became a full time painter. He was elected to the Royal Society of Marine Arts in 1983 and a member of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters in 1988. In 1992 David won the first...
Outdoor Painting with special guest David Curtis and Colley Whisson: PART 1
September 06, 2023 17:14 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBIt was our treat to record an insightful discussion between Gabor, Colley Whisson, and acclaimed British watercolour and oil painter, David Curtis. This conversation is broken up into three parts, the first of which is recorded here where the three consider the joys of painting outdoors and the benefits of sharing your work on the internet. About the Artist: Born in Doncaster in 1948, David headed an engineering design team until 1988 when he became a full time painter. He was elected to t...
Outdoor Painting with Special Guest David Curtis and Colley Whisson: PART 1
September 06, 2023 17:14 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBIt was our treat to record an insightful discussion between Gabor, Colley Whisson, and acclaimed British watercolour and oil painter, David Curtis. This conversation is broken up into three parts, the first of which is recorded here where the three consider the joys of painting outdoors and the benefits of sharing your work on the internet. About the Artist: Born in Doncaster in 1948, David headed an engineering design team until 1988 when he became a full time painter. He was elected to t...
The Relationship between Large Masses with Matt Smith
August 30, 2023 11:54 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MBAll scenes are comprised of abstract shapes - the key is to spot them, and render them artistically. Artist Matt Smith and Gabor also discuss the difference between representing visual reality and photo-reality, pointing to the work of artist Daniel Sprick as a good example of someone who's work is highly rendered, yet still based in the foundational principles of composition. About the Artist: Matt Smith earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from Arizona State University. Some...
Keeping your Brushes Clean with Matt Smith
August 23, 2023 11:57 - 5 minutes - 4.94 MBNot all oil painters are the cleanest when they get out into the field and paint. Matt shares with you some tips about how to organize and keep your brushes so you can get the best results on the canvas. About the Artist: Matt Smith earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from Arizona State University. Somewhat frustrated with the abstract focus of the program at ASU, he began looking to outside sources for inspiration and guidance. These sources included fellow artists, fine gal...
Finding the Horizon line with Matt Smith
August 16, 2023 12:00 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MBOne of the largest issues that Matt sees his students struggle with is perspective, specifically finding the horizon line. About the Artist: Matt Smith earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from Arizona State University. Somewhat frustrated with the abstract focus of the program at ASU, he began looking to outside sources for inspiration and guidance. These sources included fellow artists, fine galleries and museums. This is where his "real" education began. These days, Matt ca...
Artistic Approach to the Portrait with Simon Kogan
August 02, 2023 11:59 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBWhat is likeness? How do you achieve it? Simon Kogan recounts and experiment he did with his class where he distorted a photograph to accentuate certain features, demonstrating that creating an artistic portrait is not merely recording the facial features accurately. About the Artist: Since immigrating to the U.S. in 1991, [Simon Kogan] has steadily risen to national prominence as a sculptor whose widely acclaimed work - monumental to miniature - reflects a bold, yet poetic pursuit of the ...
What's Your Plan with Randy Sexton
June 21, 2023 11:44 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBToday's topic is intent. If you have no master plan or purpose behind your painting, then you may find improving your work difficult. Randy discusses with Gabor what inspires him and how he allows his intent to shape his work. About the Artist: California based artist, Randall Sexton, is nationally known for the use of color and expressive brushwork in his oil paintings of “everyday” scenes. Raised in rural Connecticut, Sexton moved to San Francisco, CA in 1980 after completing a BFA from t...
Brushing up on your Brushes with Randy Sexton
June 14, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBAs artists we are always learning, growing, and experimenting. In this episode, Randy discusses how exploring different types of brushes unlocked more of his creativity as a painter. About the Artist: California based artist, Randall Sexton, is nationally known for the use of color and expressive brushwork in his oil paintings of “everyday” scenes. Raised in rural Connecticut, Sexton moved to San Francisco, CA in 1980 after completing a BFA from the University of CT, Storrs. He believes ,“...
Sargent was a Copycat with Randy Sexton
June 07, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.45 MBAfter a recent visit to the Sargent in Spain exhibition in San Francisco, Randy was struck by how often Sargent would copy other artists in order to better himself. He reflects on how this simple exercise can better every artist. About the Artist: California based artist, Randall Sexton, is nationally known for the use of color and expressive brushwork in his oil paintings of “everyday” scenes. Raised in rural Connecticut, Sexton moved to San Francisco, CA in 1980 after completing a BFA fro...
Community with Randy Sexton
May 31, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.5 MBFor nearly 30 years Randy Sexton has been teaching workshops and has surrounded himself with a community of artists, which has proven tremendously beneficial in his career. He finds that in community, he would learn more from his peers than he had in art school. About the Artist: California based artist, Randall Sexton, is nationally known for the use of color and expressive brushwork in his oil paintings of “everyday” scenes. Raised in rural Connecticut, Sexton moved to San Francisco, CA ...
Outdoor Painting Tips with Matt Smith
May 17, 2023 11:58 - 10 minutes - 9.28 MBMatt Smith jokes that when he retires as a professional painter, he will become a full time plein air painter so he can spend all his time doing what he loves. Check out this episode to get some of his tips for new (and veteran) outdoor painters. About the Artist: Matt Smith earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from Arizona State University. Somewhat frustrated with the abstract focus of the program at ASU, he began looking to outside sources for inspiration and guidance. Thes...
Today's Struggles are Tomorrow's Successes with Colley Whisson
March 29, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.52 MBSometimes paintings "paint themselves" and other times painting can become laborious. The question then becomes: will you give up or keep going? About the Artist: "I have long believed “It’s not what you paint but how you paint it”. With this in the fore-front of my mind I’ve dedicated myself to developing my skills to the highest level possible. I’m aiming to tell a visual story with clarity and sophistication but I am also driven to distort and abstract the image as much as possible whil...
Deviating from the Photograph with Matt Smith
March 22, 2023 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.6 MBOften times in class, Matt sees his students struggle to design their paintings because it causes them to deviate from copying the photo. But there are rarely perfect scenes found in nature, so following the foundational principles becomes essential to adapting a photographic reference for painting. About the Artist: Matt Smith earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from Arizona State University. Somewhat frustrated with the abstract focus of the program at ASU, he began looking...
Peaceful Areas with Colley Whisson
March 15, 2023 13:00 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MBColley Whisson recounts the time that someone once said to him, "You know what I love about your work? Your peaceful areas." At first he didn't understand what the person meant, but now he not only understands, he expounds upon the importance this idea. About the Artist: "I have long believed “It’s not what you paint but how you paint it”. With this in the fore-front of my mind I’ve dedicated myself to developing my skills to the highest level possible. I’m aiming to tell a visual story w...
Shapes in Painting with Matt Smith
March 09, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MBMany beginners think in terms of objects and figures instead of thinking in terms of shapes. But seeing a painting as a collection of shapes can allow you to orchestrate the viewers attention. About the Artist: Matt Smith earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from Arizona State University. Somewhat frustrated with the abstract focus of the program at ASU, he began looking to outside sources for inspiration and guidance. These sources included fellow artists, fine galleries and m...
I Don't Want to Get Rusty with Colley Whisson
February 08, 2023 12:00 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBImagine your favorite food. Now Imagine that you had to eat it every night. Eventually what you once loved will become at best something you find boring and at worst something you despise. In the same way, unless artists mix up their subject matter, they run the risk of becoming worn out and may become rusty. About the Artist: "I have long believed “It’s not what you paint but how you paint it”. With this in the fore-front of my mind I’ve dedicated myself to developing my skills to the h...
Details, not Detail with Colley Whisson
February 01, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBSo often as a teacher, Colley sees his students face the the temptation to add more visual information in the hopes of improving their painting. But these are the wrong sorts of "details" to focus on when painting, and can actually serve as a distraction from the aspects of painting we should be considering. About the Artist: "I have long believed “It’s not what you paint but how you paint it”. With this in the fore-front of my mind I’ve dedicated myself to developing my skills to the hig...
Is White a Color with Skip Whitcomb
January 25, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBIs white actually a color or is it merely a modifier? Tune in to this week's episode with Skip Whitcomb, who teaches a course with us on practical approaches to understanding color and color harmony, if you want to learn more. About the Artist: An accomplished outdoor painter, Whitcomb has received numerous awards for his landscape paintings in oil and pastel, his work resides in major public and private collections. He has had several one-man shows and participated in numerous gallery inv...
Figure Drawing from Life with Randy Sexton
January 18, 2023 12:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBIn college, Randy took four semesters of figuring drawing; a practice that not only shifted his focus from sculpting to painting, but also shapes everything he works on. About the Artist: California based artist, Randall Sexton, is nationally known for the use of color and expressive brushwork in his oil paintings of “everyday” scenes. Raised in rural Connecticut, Sexton moved to San Francisco, CA in 1980 after completing a BFA from the University of CT, Storrs. He believes ,“Each painting...
Looking Back at Your Old Work with Andy Evansen
January 11, 2023 13:25 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBSometimes accomplished artists struggle looking back at their early work. But looking at looking at previous pieces has its benefits, including giving you an appreciation for how far you've come. About the Artist: Andy Evansen’s interest in art started in childhood, as he can’t recall a time when he wasn’t drawing. He began painting watercolors in the mid 1990s as a change of pace from his career as a medical illustrator. Choosing a ‘style’ was not difficult, as Andy was always inspired by ...
The Importance of Getting ONE Edge with Colley Whisson
January 04, 2023 12:01 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBWe all know that composition is integral in good painting, but where do edges fit into that? For Colley, the concept of edges boils down to one thing: drawing in and hooking the viewer. About the Artist: "I have long believed “It’s not what you paint but how you paint it”. With this in the fore-front of my mind I’ve dedicated myself to developing my skills to the highest level possible. I’m aiming to tell a visual story with clarity and sophistication but I am also driven to distort and a...
Diffused Light with Laura Robb
December 21, 2022 12:45 - 10 minutes - 9.99 MBFrom her studio in Taos, Laura Robb discusses why she prefers natural diffused light with Gabor. About the Artist: Robb took her first steps to becoming an artist while still in high school by attending Art Student’s Academy in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After graduation she moved to New York City to continue her education under Michael Aviano and upon returning to Oklahoma received critiques from Richard Schmid. Today she paints in a beautiful north light studio designed and built for her in Taos, N...
What We Glean from the Old Masters like Michelangelo with Simon Kogan
December 07, 2022 12:05 - 20 minutes - 19 MBIn this fascinating episode for painters and sculptors alike, Simon discuses how he has been inspired by the drawings and sculptures of the Old Masters, and how he incorporates those concepts that into his own art. About the Artist: Since immigrating to the U.S. in 1991, [Simon Kogan] has steadily risen to national prominence as a sculptor whose widely acclaimed work - monumental to miniature - reflects a bold, yet poetic pursuit of the archetypal and renders an ethereal quality highly res...
Is Color More Important than Value with Skip Whitcomb
November 30, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 5.95 MBIs the old adage, “color gets all the credit and value does all the work” actually true? Tune into this conversation between Gabor and Skip Whitcomb to find out. About the Artist: An accomplished outdoor painter, Whitcomb has received numerous awards for his landscape paintings in oil and pastel, his work resides in major public and private collections. He has had several one-man shows and participated in numerous gallery invitational and museum exhibitions throughout the country. Graduate...
Are you Prepared to Paint in the Winter?
October 26, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 5.6 MBMany of our episodes tend to center around theoretical and technical advice for artists. However, in this episode Gábor gets into the nitty gritty of the practical considerations (gear, prep, clothing, etc.) necessary for the landscape painters who want to brave the cold or snow. About the Artist: Gábor Svagrik was born in Szeged, Hungary. His family immigrated to the United States and settled in Illinois. Svagrik studied at the American Academy of Art in Chicago where he was fortunate to s...
Why your Shadows are too Dark with Gábor Svagrik
October 19, 2022 12:00 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MBA common problem that Gábor sees in the work of students is that their shadows are too dark. In this episode, he offers practical tips on how to remedy this issue. About the Artist: Gábor Svagrik was born in Szeged, Hungary. His family immigrated to the United States and settled in Illinois. Svagrik studied at the American Academy of Art in Chicago where he was fortunate to study with nationally recognized watercolorist Irving Shapiro who stressed the importance of composition, design, and...
Foundational Principles with Matt Smith
October 12, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MBEvery time Matt Smith goes out to paint, he runs through the foundational principle of painting: Drawing, Value, Design, and Color. Here he and Gabor discuss the merit of each principle and the necessity of painting with each principle in mind. For more of Matt's perspective on color, see his previous episode on The Reality of Color. About the Artist: Matt Smith earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from Arizona State University. Somewhat frustrated with the abstract focus of ...
To Pencil or Brush with Randall Sexton
October 05, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBIn this episode, Randy Sexton recalls his experience with pencil drawing and how that has shaped his painting. If you want to learn more about Randy's 365 Day Online Mentorship Course with TAAO, visit: https://tucsonartacademyonline.com/randall-sexton-oil-painting-online-art-workshop If you want to check out Randy's Video Downloads with us, see: https://tucsonartacademyonline.com/randall-sexton-artist-instructional-video If you are interested in more free content from TAAO make sure to ...
The Reality of Color with Matt Smith
September 28, 2022 12:00 - 10 minutes - 9.85 MBOf the foundational principles of painting, Matt Smith claims that color, while being the most emotional, is the least important of the principles. Tune in to this week's episode to hear his reasoning. About the Artist: Matt Smith earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from Arizona State University. Somewhat frustrated with the abstract focus of the program at ASU, he began looking to outside sources for inspiration and guidance. These sources included fellow artists, fine galler...
What's in a Foreground with Andy Evansen
September 21, 2022 11:52 - 12 minutes - 11.6 MBAndy often gets asked questions from students about the foreground. How much information should be put in or how much detail should be included? Here he lays out some guiding principles for artists to consider. About the Artist: Andy Evansen’s interest in art started in childhood, as he can’t recall a time when he wasn’t drawing. He began painting watercolors in the mid 1990s as a change of pace from his career as a medical illustrator. Choosing a ‘style’ was not difficult, as Andy was alw...
Painting Outside the Box with Randall Sexton
September 14, 2022 11:55 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBRandy walks Gabor through his development over the years as an artist: where he started, how he's changed, and what he's interested in now. You never know where your journey with art may take you until you try something new! If you want to learn more about Randy's 365 Day Online Mentorship Course with TAAO, visit: https://tucsonartacademyonline.com/randall-sexton-oil-painting-online-art-workshop If you want to check out Randy's Video Downloads with us, see: https://tucsonartacademyonline...
Masking with Andy Evansen
September 07, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 6.74 MBCalling all watercolorists! If you have ever had questions regarding masking (liquid frisket), then this episode is for you: tune in to hear Andy share his thoughts with Gabor on the subject. About the Artist: Andy Evansen’s interest in art started in childhood, as he can’t recall a time when he wasn’t drawing. He began painting watercolors in the mid 1990s as a change of pace from his career as a medical illustrator. Choosing a ‘style’ was not difficult, as Andy was always inspired by the...
The Many Hats we Wear with Randall Sexton
August 31, 2022 14:24 - 12 minutes - 11.2 MBMost artists don’t have the luxury of having people who work for them, so it’s up to them to handle their own shipping, marketing, etc. In this episode, Randy Sexton discusses how he as a professional artist manages, organizes, and priorities his time in the studio. About the Artist: California based artist, Randall Sexton, is nationally known for the use of color and expressive brushwork in his oil paintings of “everyday” scenes. Raised in rural Connecticut, Sexton moved to San Francisco,...
Opaque Paint with Andy Evansen
August 24, 2022 12:00 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MBWe are back on the Paint & Clay Podcast with a more controversial episode for you where watercolorist Andy Evansen shares all his thoughts on the use of Opaque paint! About the Artist: Andy Evansen’s interest in art started in childhood, as he can’t recall a time when he wasn’t drawing. He began painting watercolors in the mid 1990s as a change of pace from his career as a medical illustrator. Choosing a ‘style’ was not difficult, as Andy was always inspired by the watercolor paintings of ...
Who Inspires You with Colley Whisson
July 06, 2022 11:51 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBIn this episode Colley tells Gabor about his admiration for the great painter Elioth Gruner and what we can learn from his work. About the Artist: "I have long believed “It’s not what you paint but how you paint it”. With this in the fore-front of my mind I’ve dedicated myself to developing my skills to the highest level possible. I’m aiming to tell a visual story with clarity and sophistication but I am also driven to distort and abstract the image as much as possible while still maintai...
Arranging your Palette for Pastel Artists with Lorenzo Chavez
June 29, 2022 12:01 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBHave you thought about dabbling in pastels, but are unsure where to start? Well this episode is for you! Gabor and Lorenzo Chavez discuss the rising popularity of the medium and how learning about color palettes actually drew Lorenzo towards his love of pastels. About the Artist: Lorenzo Chavez's first inspirations and foundation as a young artist were formed by the local landscape and the art history in New Mexico. Lorenzo now makes his home in Parker, Colorado and uses this location as a ...
Taking the Bad News with Colley Whisson
June 22, 2022 11:54 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBTaking criticism about your work is never easy, but according to Colley Whisson, if you want to improve your art, it is necessary. Tune into this week's episode to listen to a discussion about why we need to hear the bad news. About the Artist: "I have long believed “It’s not what you paint but how you paint it”. With this in the fore-front of my mind I’ve dedicated myself to developing my skills to the highest level possible. I’m aiming to tell a visual story with clarity and sophisticat...
Growth and Patience with Lorenzo Chavez
June 15, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBBehind every great athlete are thousands of hours of practice, preparation, and training. Painting and sculpting also require practice in order to grow, and that requires time, which can be frustrating to the new artist. Tune into this episode to listen to Gabor and Lorenzo Chavez offer their thoughts and stories on this topic. About the Artist: Lorenzo Chavez's first inspirations and foundation as a young artist were formed by the local landscape and the art history in New Mexico. Lorenzo...
Transporting the Viewer with Colley Whisson
June 08, 2022 12:00 - 9 minutes - 8.44 MBAustralian artist Colley Whisson and Gabor discuss how you can make the viewer feel like they are "in the scene" of your painting. About the Artist: "I have long believed “It’s not what you paint but how you paint it”. With this in the fore-front of my mind I’ve dedicated myself to developing my skills to the highest level possible. I’m aiming to tell a visual story with clarity and sophistication but I am also driven to distort and abstract the image as much as possible while still maint...
Simplicity with Lorenzo Chavez
June 01, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MBThe Paint & Clay Podcast is back and today we have a special guest in the studio: Colorado artist Lorenzo Chavez! In this episode, Lorenzo and Gabor offer you a road map to simplifying the subject(s) of your painting. About the Artist: Lorenzo Chavez's first inspirations and foundation as a young artist were formed by the local landscape and the art history in New Mexico. Lorenzo now makes his home in Parker, Colorado and uses this location as a base to travel and paint the American West a...
Keep it Simple with Eric Jacobsen
May 04, 2022 12:06 - 4 minutes - 4.63 MBIn this episode, Eric offers painters three key tips for simplifying their work. About the Artist: Eric Jacobsen was born and raised in New England. He received a BA in History from Gordon College in Wenham, MA in 1989 and studied fine art at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts in Old Lyme, CT from 1991-1995. At the Academy he received training in the Beaux Arts tradition of drawing and painting from life. Eric's true inspiration is the amazing beauty that he sees in nature. Jacobsen is a “Plein...
Painting by Design with Eric Jacobsen
April 27, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 6.1 MBDesign, or what some artists refer to as composition, is one of the most important aspects of a good painting. Eric Jacobsen and Gabor talk through how painting by design must be something intentional, not accidental. About the Artist: Eric Jacobsen was born and raised in New England. He received a BA in History from Gordon College in Wenham, MA in 1989 and studied fine art at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts in Old Lyme, CT from 1991-1995. At the Academy he received training in the Beaux Arts...
Making Your Mark with Eric Jacobsen
April 20, 2022 12:00 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBIn this episode, artist Eric Jacobsen and Gabor go over how you can really enjoy the loose application of paint. About the Artist: Eric Jacobsen was born and raised in New England. He received a BA in History from Gordon College in Wenham, MA in 1989 and studied fine art at the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts in Old Lyme, CT from 1991-1995. At the Academy he received training in the Beaux Arts tradition of drawing and painting from life. Eric's true inspiration is the amazing beauty that he see...
Sculpting from Life Versus Photographs with Simon Kogan
April 13, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBSculpting from life obviously has its benefits, but by offering tips that have helped him over the years, Simon proves to Gabor that sculpting from photographs can be equally advantageous. About the Artist: Since immigrating to the U.S. in 1991, [Simon Kogan] has steadily risen to national prominence as a sculptor whose widely acclaimed work - monumental to miniature - reflects a bold, yet poetic pursuit of the archetypal and renders an ethereal quality highly resonant with the viewer. A F...
Sculpting from Life Versus Sculpting from Photographs with Simon Kogan
April 13, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MBSculpting from life obviously has its benefits, but by offering tips that have helped him over the years, Simon proves to Gabor that sculpting from photographs can be equally advantageous. About the Artist: Since immigrating to the U.S. in 1991, [Simon Kogan] has steadily risen to national prominence as a sculptor whose widely acclaimed work - monumental to miniature - reflects a bold, yet poetic pursuit of the archetypal and renders an ethereal quality highly resonant with the viewer. A F...
Seeing Abstractly with Skip Whitcomb
April 06, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBColorado artist Skip Whitcomb discusses the necessity of abstract composition which underlies all good painting. About the Artist: An accomplished outdoor painter, Whitcomb has received numerous awards for his landscape paintings in oil and pastel, his work resides in major public and private collections. He has had several one-man shows and participated in numerous gallery invitational and museum exhibitions throughout the country. Graduated Art Center College of Design. “Mood and feeling...
Strengthening Design through Editing with Matt Smith
March 30, 2022 11:00 - 6 minutes - 5.62 MBWhy is it important to lift up certain elements while playing down others? In this episode Matt Smith dives into the difference between active and passive areas of a scene and why it is important to consolidate and highlight rather than to directly render what is in font of you. About the Artist: Matt Smith earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting from Arizona State University. Somewhat frustrated with the abstract focus of the program at ASU he began looking to outside sources for...