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accuracy i concentrated on modifying shapes from loose and general to more specific step 3 color i mixed green and red color strings consisting of at least three values of each i painted the stems and flowers in the back first the last thing painted visually pops forward so i saved the foreground for last when painting individual forms i painted the dark first and worked toward the light i kept the values in a close dark range in the shadows that way they seemed to fall away from the light and into the background i worked in adjacent areas while the paint was wet so i could get soft edges this enables the forms to meld into each other integrating with the environment step 4 wrangling reds reds can be tricky to paint and unless a pink flower is your aim it s best to avoid white a better solution is to change pigments or modify with colors other than white i used scarlet semi opaque and permanent madder deep semi transparent and added other mostly transparent colors such as ultramarine blue deep viridian or phthalo green blue to darken or subtly neutralize the chroma in the shadows i switched to more opaque pigments such as cadmium reds and oranges in the areas of light step 5 using transparency and opacity with purpose using more transparent pigments in the shadows and more opaque paint in the light is what gives oil paintings a luminous quality similar to stained glass think of a pool of water glowing from its depths versus the light glinting off its surface as forms turn into the light and the paint becomes more opaque an illusion of three dimensions is created this idea is an important concept i consider in every painting when someone describes a painting as chalky it s a clue that the shadows have too much opacity more about transparency vs opacity know your paint check the labels on the rembrandt oil tubes i use there are small squares that indicate the specific transparency level of that pigment or combination of pigments most oils have a code or say right on the label left to right transparent semi transparent semi opaque opaque on varnishing yes always i use a varnish on my paintings that contains a uv filter it protects the surface from dust scratches and light as well as giving the surface a beautifully uniform finish i wait 3 6 months and pre varnish with a very thin layer of 50 50 galkyd gamsol i let that dry for a few days then apply 1 2 layers of gloss gamvar which is formulated to be used as soon as the paint is dry to the touch materials rembrandt oil colors by royal talens burnt umber titanium white cad yellow medium yellow ochre transparent oxide yellow cadmium orange transparent oxide orange scarlet cadmium red light cadmium red med permanent madder deep permanent red violet ultramarine blue deep kings blue phthalo green blue viridian sapgreen silver brush company ruby satin filberts 2 4 flat 6 silverstone fan 6 2 gamblin refined linseed oil gamsol odorless mineral spirits oms galkyd gamvar gloss raymar oil primed belgian linen panel artists illustrators magazine article i was delighted to be asked to write about my process for artists illustrators magazine a slightly shortened version of this blog post appears in their december 2018 issue www terrystricklandart com posted by terry strickland at 4 33 00 pm no comments monday november 26 2018 best art books i recently hosted an open house and studio visit for my students at the end of the visit someone commented on seeing art books around the house and asked for a list it wasn t my first request for book recommendations so i thought i d share a list on the blog of art books i ve enjoyed from my collection art books can be found throughout our house maybe one day i ll get organized and put them all in one spot but then again to quote my student ours is a house dedicated to art i ve read and enjoyed each of these books and they are the ones that have survived various book purges get those christmas wish lists out books on the nightstand i have separated them for you into how to art theory and inspiration books about artists categories how to classical drawing atelier by juliette aristides i recommend all of juliette aristides book i learned so much from them and continue to refer to them lessons in classical drawing by juliette aristides classical painting atelier by juliette aristides lessons in classical painting by juliette aristides oil painting secrets from a master by linda cateura one of the first books about oil painting that i ever bought other than textbooks it is written by a student of david leffel and consists of ideas he presented in class it was helpful in my journey to being a good oil painter but not great if you are looking for a step by step alla prima ii everything i know about painting and more by richard schmidt the first book was out of print so i was really happy when this one came out a few years ago expensive but chock full of good info about oil painting the artist s complete guide to figure drawing by anthony ryder so good the new drawing on the right side of the brain by betty edwards this was the text years ago when i taught as an adjunct at brevard community college in fl the human figure by vanderpoel i ve read this one multiple times and new things click every time bridgman s complete guide to drawing from life left over from college days and i still refer to it artistic anatomy by dr paul richer anatomy reference also left over from college drawing the head and hands by andrew loomis if you look around this one is available as a free pdf for download the practice and science of drawing illustrated by harold speed books in the studio art theory and inspiration art fear by david bayles and ted orland the art spirit by robert henri the age of insight by eric r kandel this is a fascinating book about science medicine and art and how the mind and brain relate to art the story of painting by sister wendy beckett the painted word by tom wolfe a short but must read for contemporary realists the object stares back by james elkins what painting is by james elkins this book changed the way i think about painting the art instinct beauty pleasure and human evolution by denis dutton what painting is by james elkins on ugliness by umberto eco history of beauty by umberto eco the secret language of symbols by fontana the artist s way a spiritual path to higher creativity by julia cameron still working my way through this one the talent code greatness isn t born it s grown here s how by holly dewolf lean in women work and the will to lead by sheryl sandberg not specifically about art but about navigating the business world and the ever changing role of women in our culture the power of vulnerability teachings on authenticity connection courage by brene brown audible brene s work and research is a powerful force for reason understanding creativity and love and living a meaningful life her other books are on my to read list becoming wise an inquiry into the mystery and art of living by krista tippett not specifically about art but valuable for connecting with ourselves the world and people around us guns germs and steel the fates of human societies by jared diamond not specifically about art but very thought provoking about societal issues manage your day to day build your routine find your focus sharpen your creative mind by jocelyn k glei editor books about artists leonardo da vinci by walter isaacson still reading this one a life sacred and profane caravaggio by andrew graham dixon j w waterhouse by peter trippi essential klimt by laura payne the letters of vincent van gogh edited by mark roskill this is an amazing insight into vincent s mind and process the passion of artemisia a novel by susan vreeland behind the easel the unique voices of 20 contemporary representational painters by robert c jackson with pamela sienna many of these books are probably available used in paperback or the out of print ones might be available as downloadable pdfs a few i have on audible but if there are pictures i like to own a hard copy if you have favorites please put them in the comments section below because books are great items to put on a christmas list and as artists we are always looking for inspiration i have a book about my work too the incognito project if you have a book about your art feel free to leave a link in the comments happy reading the incognito project posted by terry strickland at 1 39 00 pm no comments tuesday april 17 2018 terry strickland portrait workshop at the florence studio fall of 2018 i m so pleased to announce that i ll be teaching again in florence italy this fall here s a video created from a few clips one of the students took thank you leslie and other miscellaneous shenanigans from our trip last year i didn t have room to include pictures of the delicious gelato so much great art picture postcard sunsets our wonderful hosts and the food oh the food you ll have to experience those for yourself dates oct 1 5 2018 the florence studio what oil painting portrait workshop 5 days instruction mon fri 10am 3 30pm price 875 euros 50 non refundable deposit due at time of registration that price includes model fees students are responsible for their own airfare and accommodations register through the florence studio or email me for more info at terrystr terrystricklandart com about the workshop this is a back to basics oil painting portrait class working from a live model all skill levels are welcome from beginning to advanced we will spend the first two days working on drawing value and color mixing the last three days we will put it all together in a painting of a single pose i will give step by step demonstrations and individual easel to easel critiques most of all it s going to be fun have you seen my tedx birmingham talk about empathy and realism posted by terry strickland at 5 15 00 pm no comments thursday august 3 2017 women painting women in earnest a traveling museum exhibition i m honored to have my painting the seamstress included in the show the list of artists includes many whose work i admire and have followed for as long as i ve been doing this professionally so pinch me i must be dreaming curators statement women painting women in earnest is an exhibition that honors the human spirit and shares the thoughtful and unique vision of 34 artists who explore the complexity of being a woman today each artist looks beyond the surface of her subject beyond mere replication of the physical world before her in search of deeper realities these artists have found a freedom to avoid voyeuristic depictions of the female form to examine honest and sometimes personal narratives about the struggles and resilience of the indomitable contemporary woman with a sincere conviction to their craft these artists raise such ideas as role association and identity fragility with dignity and emotional complexity to engage the viewer our hope as curators is that this exhibition will elicit an emotional response or unexpected connection that grants access to a greater depth of experience for both artist and viewer as a noun the word earnest can mean a promise of what is to come indeed these artists serve as the bellwethers at a time in history when women have the freedom to define how we see ourselves alia el bermani curator and co founder of women painting women diane feissel curator and co founder of women painting women the seamstress 39x32 oil on canvas over panel important information exhibition at customs house museum cultural center clarksville tn august 1 october 1 2017 august 10 5 7pm opening reception sept 16 artist and curator walking tour 5 7pm i will be in attendance for this event exhibition at j wayne stark galleries at texas a m university college station tx oct 16 dec 31 2017 oct 18 panel discussion in the college of architecture oct 19 afternoon demo in stark galleries or college of architecture if you are in clarksville tn or college station tx do stop by and if you can t get to the show in person there is a beautiful catalog available online do women paint women differently than men the wpw movement is giving us a chance to see these paintings in a collective way and an opportunity to contemplate the question i have painted a male model wearing this superhero shirt many times but never painted a woman wearing it before this is one of those paintings that for me began as a story inspired by an individual and personal story but has transcended into a universal theme the model is my daughter carly rather than wait for her time to come this young heroine is taking her destiny in hand who doesn t want to be a superhero tis better to create her own reality even though at times it may feel as though she s holding it all together with safety pins she can be in charge and look feminine and sexy as hell at the same time click on read more below to see details of the painting and musings read more posted by terry strickland at 5 27 00 pm 1 comment wednesday february 22 2017 the florence studio painting workshop i m so pleased to announce i ll be teaching a workshop at the florence studio in florence italy my first international class what 5 6 day holiday workshop 5 days instruction mon fri 10am 3pm with one hour lunch break with some afternoon and saturday group activities in florence with our host sculptor and co owner operator of the florence studio frank rekrut dates oct 9 13 2017 price 875 euros 50 non refundable deposit due at time of registration that price includes model fees students are responsible for their own airfare and accommodations email me at terrystr terrystricklandart com or laura at the florence studio theflorencestudio gmail com to register about the workshop this is a back to basics oil painting portrait class working from a live model all skill levels are welcome from beginning to advanced we will spend the first two days working on drawing value and color mixing the last three days we will put it all together in a painting of a single pose i will give step by step demonstrations and individual easel to easel critiques most of all it s going to be fun as of now i think there are two spots open this is from a quick demo i did at the portrait society of atlanta last year here is one of my latest studio paintings david and bathsheba 36x58 oil on canvas over panel 2016 see you in florence posted by terry strickland at 6 16 00 pm no comments friday august 19 2016 reinventing ourselves from another point of view opening tonight august 19 2016 7 10pm i m so pleased to have my painting included in this first annual poets and artists self portrait show and publication self portrait with beard 20x16 oil on canvas over panel you may see all the work in the show by checking out poets and artists publication of the show or find more information at 33 contemporary gallery also you may view my recent tedx birmingham talk it s now up on youtube posted by terry strickland at 10 23 00 am no comments sunday august 7 2016 te...