Just One of the Reasons I Buy Ampersand “Bords”
Today, when I was prepping boards for acts of art, it was again hammered home why the higher price of Ampersand's family of "bords" is worth it. I find the best surface for airbrushing is [...]
Reimagining My Easel Backing Board
Because of the famously bad batch of frisket that has permeated the market for the past few years, airbrush artists have been trying to find ways to mask their works. The trick is: how to get masks to stay in place if you work on an easel? My preferred method is to hold them in place using strong magnets. To that end, I need to use a sheet of steel on my easel behind the boards I'm painting.
What Your Stuff Reveals About You | Psychology Today
This is a good article for artists to read. It provides some insight as to what you do and what you like. It also lets you peer into the mind of your audience: who likes your work, or what sort of work should you do to attract one group or another?
Vellum For Airbrush Masks and Shields
One aspect of airbrushing that adds an element of difficulty peculiar to the discipline is the use of masks and shields. These spray obstructions are important tools in the shaping of crisp artwork. When you [...]
Cameron’s Bad Day II Finished
As I mentioned in Once Again With Cameron, I wasn't exactly thrilled with the final product. It was definitely a good effort for the first real art being committed with intent for over a year, [...]
Quick Fan Story For Contest
Although I'm back doing art, that doesn't mean I just close the writing valve. I'm always writing. Usually, during the art periods, it's mostly blogs or development work for future writing projects, but sometimes a [...]
