Monthly Archives: March 2010

What is the difference between Commercial Gallery, an Artist Gallery and a Public Gallery?

There are "coop galleries" which are usually made up of several artist’s for a place to show their work. The artist’s gallery (as I think of) is usually owned by the artist, which may not be open to the public … Continue reading

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How do I start over with an acrylic painting? White paint or gesso?

I painted something already and it’s on the canvas pretty thick. How can I start over essentially? By painting over with white once it’s dry or with gesso? I know gesso is used for priming a painting, but can white … Continue reading

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Can a self taught artist of paintings become an established artist? How?

Is it necessary to have a BFA and a MFA to become an established artist in India? Does art education play an important role? Is is necessary to have a degree and masters in your portfolio description for people to … Continue reading

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Tim Minchin-Canvas Bags

Tim Michin at the Gala 2006. Duration : 0:4:8

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Portrait Comparison – Male vs Female

It seems like a lot of people are either better at drawing women and have trouble with men, or vice-versa. Usually females have an easier time drawing females and males have an easier time drawing males. So I wanted to … Continue reading

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LA STRADA THEME + SUITE w. FILM POSTERS – Good arrangement.

Main theme and suite for Federico Fellini’s film “La Strada” (1954) by Nino Rota + Gelsomina’s theme (piano) in a good arrangement. The swan song of the Italian Neorealism cinema. Duration : 0:6:43

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Easy Street Glass Gallery Opening Night. Featured artist: Salt

this is a video from the grand opening of my buddy JAG’s glass gallery called “Easy Street” in Brooklyn right off of bedford ave. . salt was the featured artist but the store as you can see includes others along … Continue reading

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How-to Block Print, Decor It Yourself

Meg hands over the episode to Dailey Crafton who shows us how-to make linocut and rubbercut block prints. Plus, some of Meg’s favorite linocut print inspirations. Dailey’s Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/livefrombklyn Dailey’s Website: http://www.daileycrafton.com/ -Find some serious inspiration at MOMA with … Continue reading

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Tim Burton – Speed Painting

http://nicodimattia.com Time lapse digital painting in Photoshop, of Tim Burton, a great inspiration in my career. .. Join Nico’s page in Facebook!!: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Nico-Di-Mattia/149689175243 .. Background music from Sleepy Hollow soundtrack, by Danny Elfman Duration : 0:5:24

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Painting with Watercolor : Understanding Watercolor Paint Quality

Learn about choosing the correct type and quality of watercolor paint for your watercolor project in this free video art lesson. Expert: John R. Junger Contact: www.foundryartcentre.org Bio: John R. Junger received his Masters degree at Lindenwood University, and has … Continue reading

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