Start with a colored background canvas. It’s a secret technique used by the Masters to cut the sharp glare undertones of a white primed canvas. Yellow ochre is a good color for beginners. Next, pick a photograph or an object as your study and squint at it. Yes, you read it right. Squint! What you see squinting will help you determine the blurred edges that are iconic with impressionistic paintings. Finally, decide where you would like to paint. You can paint indoors or out. Painting outside is called Plein Air. If you do paint outside, plan to work quickly. The colors in nature change during the day.
If you've ever turned over a piece of jewelry and noticed a tiny stamp reading 925, you may have wondered what it means. Is it real silver? Is it valuable? And what's the difference between sterling, coin silver, and pure silver?
At the heart of the etching genre lies its mastery of intricate detail, the kind that’s perfect for depicting illustrations and the lives of people across the ages in candidness and accuracy.
An award-winning master artist, teacher, and wildlife enthusiast, David Hunter enjoys demonstrating the craft of depicting animals and the great outdoors in his etchings. His wonderful interpretations of the Outer Banks are no exception, and they often herald the celebration of classic American summers and their natural settings.
