In conversation we often say, “I see what you mean,” meaning, “I understand what you mean.” It can be said that seeing and understanding are one and the same thing. They are interchangeable. In the presence of most pieces of … Continue reading
The virtues of acrylic paint are purity of color and short drying time. There are a great many artists using acrylics, and there are a great many artists that encourage painters to stay away from them. Because of the unfounded … Continue reading
I’m sure most all artists do strange things in an effort to capture some idea for a drawing or painting. Here is artist, R. D. Burton preparing a pose for a painting of father time. In the right hand will … Continue reading
An artist needs to develop a ritual (if you may) that helps them determine the very best they can do when painting a picture. Over time, I have come to use the following procedure when finally deciding one of … Continue reading
It is fun painting with water media whether it is acrylic, gouache, or watercolors. You have to practice, sketch, study, and learn to accept the challenges it gives you. However, the more you work and become familiar with it, the … Continue reading
On Monday, 9/10: We posted: Renoir~The Inspiring Artist. It can be said that Renoir continues inspiring artists of today. I realize this to be especially true when I daily search the internet for contemporary artist’s blog and web sights and … Continue reading
The artist has always been a special breed of person in the world. Asking questions, looking for answers, but they have never been satisfied with letting things be. “The sun in my belly” is what Picasso called it. It has … Continue reading
A member of our staff at Art Center Information caught up with artist brothers, Lynn and R.D.Burton, yesterday, and they were kind enough to answer a few questions that some of our readers have asked. Art Center Information: What tips … Continue reading
To break through the unique challenge to paint light, an artist must first tackle its vague and abstract qualities. By its nature, light is the very essence of everything seen. The question is: how do we portray it properly in … Continue reading
Matisse and Picasso were not only fervent admirers of Pierre-Auguste Renoir, but over and over again turned to him for inspiration as they extended the characteristics of painting in the early twentieth century. It can be said that Renoir continues … Continue reading
