Each time I begin a drawing I recognize that I get to participate in a ritual that has existed for thousands of years. It’s a fascinating and humbling experience to think that this act of committing thoughts and emotions to a surface with nothing more than a burnt stick of wood (or ground pigment for those of you who paint) has proceeded uninterrupted since the early humans attempted to reconcile both the natural and supernatural world through creative expression. It’s a wonderful legacy to be a part of.
Often when we think of de Kooning, abstract and animated compositions most likely come to mind, and rightly so: alongside contemporaries such as Jackson Pollock, de Kooning ranks among the most influential artistic figures working in the mid-20th century. What some might not realize, though, is that de Kooning began his career ensconced in a more traditional, academic technique. It
The Alex Adam Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibition of works by Spanish born artist, Beñat Iglesias Lopez entitled "A Continuous Arrival". A selection of 80 drawings, paintings and sculptures make this exhibition a unique opportunity to view the different projects the artist has created over the last decade while in NYC.
Great news! 'The Artist' magazine have published a great article to help you with your drawing...and all with Nitram Charcoal!
The article as you can see is described as 'The Finer Points of Art...' and this may seem like a bit of a contradiction since charcoal sticks are big lumpy things - are they not more suited to expressive drawings and sketching?
Not so! Throw that idea out of the window...along with your old lumpy charcoal! Nitram Charcoal (made in Canada) have created lots of different thicknesses and grades of charcoal from soft to hard so that all manors of creative possibilities are achievable with their consistently fine grade charcoal.
Here's a photo of Patricia Adolph from Nitram Charcoal working on her latest still life using the New Wave TIMBr Pad. Pat said "I really like the durability because I can use the palette over several days!"
When designing our new offices for Nitram I wanted to include a space dedicated to "doing and learning" art.
We finished the renovations recently and had our first life drawing class on Thursday, March 31, 2016.
The session started with some quick sketches to loosen up.
In this book, one of today's leading figurative artists shares techniques and approaches for drawing the human form. With a reverent grounding in the methods of the Old Masters and keen perspective developed over Jon DeMartin's 20+ years of making and teaching art, this comprehensive book focuses on the power of line and how it can be used to achieve a convincing sense of dimension and life.
Offering a remarkable range in his body of charcoal works, artist Dean M. Carpenter pushes the bounds of illusion with his subtle textures and shading. From still lifes to tempestuous landscapes, Carpenter's compositions resonate with passion and power, reflecting the depth of his creative spirit. Carpenter graciously answered some questions about his inspirations and approach for this week's installment of the "Contemporary Charcoals" series. For more information on Carpenter and his work, please visit his website.
The mid-19th century witnessed an upheaval in artistic expression. From the drama of Romanticism, as seen in the work of artists such as Théodore Gericault and Eugène Delacroix, to the rough Realist works by Gustave Courbet, art was experiencing an unprecedented level of dynamism. No one responded to this energetic atmosphere more decisively than Honoré Daumier. A prolific artist with thousands of compositions to his name , Daumier is often considered one of the fathers of the political cartoon for his humorous – and sometimes biting – critiques of contemporary politics and culture.
Brock Alius was born and raised in Utah. After dropping out of the local university due to a frustrating lack of clarity in their teaching methods, and studying with other local artists only to find the same frustrations, Brock was fortunate to find local artist Ryan Brown.
Join professional UK artist Robert Dutton as he demonstrates in this short film how Nitram Charcoal is an integral part of his creative expression ...
Each time I begin a drawing I recognize that I get to participate in a ritual that has existed for thousands of years. It’s a fascinating and humbling experience to think that this act of committing thoughts and emotions to a surface with nothing more than a burnt stick of wood (or ground pigment for those of you who paint) has proceeded uninterrupted since the early humans attempted to reconcile both the natural and supernatural world through creative expression. It’s a wonderful legacy to be a part of.
Jerzy Niedojadlo and Patricia Adolph of Nitram Charcoal currently have their works being showcased in a Solo Show at the Oakville Art Society Galle...
Often when we think of de Kooning, abstract and animated compositions most likely come to mind, and rightly so: alongside contemporaries such as Jackson Pollock, de Kooning ranks among the most influential artistic figures working in the mid-20th century. What some might not realize, though, is that de Kooning began his career ensconced in a more traditional, academic technique. It
The Alex Adam Gallery is pleased to announce an exhibition of works by Spanish born artist, Beñat Iglesias Lopez entitled "A Continuous Arrival". A selection of 80 drawings, paintings and sculptures make this exhibition a unique opportunity to view the different projects the artist has created over the last decade while in NYC.
Great news! 'The Artist' magazine have published a great article to help you with your drawing...and all with Nitram Charcoal! The article as you can see is described as 'The Finer Points of Art...' and this may seem like a bit of a contradiction since charcoal sticks are big lumpy things - are they not more suited to expressive drawings and sketching? Not so! Throw that idea out of the window...along with your old lumpy charcoal! Nitram Charcoal (made in Canada) have created lots of different thicknesses and grades of charcoal from soft to hard so that all manors of creative possibilities are achievable with their consistently fine grade charcoal.
Here's a photo of Patricia Adolph from Nitram Charcoal working on her latest still life using the New Wave TIMBr Pad. Pat said "I really like the durability because I can use the palette over several days!"
When designing our new offices for Nitram I wanted to include a space dedicated to "doing and learning" art. We finished the renovations recently and had our first life drawing class on Thursday, March 31, 2016. The session started with some quick sketches to loosen up.
In this book, one of today's leading figurative artists shares techniques and approaches for drawing the human form. With a reverent grounding in the methods of the Old Masters and keen perspective developed over Jon DeMartin's 20+ years of making and teaching art, this comprehensive book focuses on the power of line and how it can be used to achieve a convincing sense of dimension and life.
Offering a remarkable range in his body of charcoal works, artist Dean M. Carpenter pushes the bounds of illusion with his subtle textures and shading. From still lifes to tempestuous landscapes, Carpenter's compositions resonate with passion and power, reflecting the depth of his creative spirit. Carpenter graciously answered some questions about his inspirations and approach for this week's installment of the "Contemporary Charcoals" series. For more information on Carpenter and his work, please visit his website.
The mid-19th century witnessed an upheaval in artistic expression. From the drama of Romanticism, as seen in the work of artists such as Théodore Gericault and Eugène Delacroix, to the rough Realist works by Gustave Courbet, art was experiencing an unprecedented level of dynamism. No one responded to this energetic atmosphere more decisively than Honoré Daumier. A prolific artist with thousands of compositions to his name , Daumier is often considered one of the fathers of the political cartoon for his humorous – and sometimes biting – critiques of contemporary politics and culture.
Brock Alius was born and raised in Utah. After dropping out of the local university due to a frustrating lack of clarity in their teaching methods, and studying with other local artists only to find the same frustrations, Brock was fortunate to find local artist Ryan Brown.
