by Nicholas Wilton | Oct 24, 2021 |
Animals dressed like kings, girls with bird heads, cats as large as houses — such paradoxical imagery feels surprisingly and divinely universal. We’ve all had these powerful dreams. Alexandra Eldridge’s art taps into this inner world and, in doing so, invites us...
by Nicholas Wilton | Oct 17, 2021 |
Although my work is more intuitive and personal, I’m always attracted to artists who clearly communicate a strong, meaningful message. Stephen Mangum is one such artist. He grew up in the south in the 50s and 60s and witnessed firsthand disturbing events during...
by Nicholas Wilton | Oct 10, 2021 |
Last week I showed you a way to make dark lines by covering up shapes and leaving remnants of color. Today I want to show you how to create light lines in a similar but different way. Check this out… Leaving light hairlines where shapes of similar values meet is a...
by Nicholas Wilton | Oct 3, 2021 |
I love working with lines in my art. Usually, I use a tool like a pencil to make lines. But today, I thought I would share a different way to create lines and add richness to your work. Have a look here. I have found surprisingly beautiful and different lines by...
by Nicholas Wilton | Sep 26, 2021 |
I’m often asked how I come up with all the shapes in my art. It turns out, shapes are found everywhere. So, by paying attention as you go through your day, you can discover shapes to bring into your art. Another way I find shapes is by working with ones I already love...
