Blog Archives - TERRANCE GRAVEN

TERRANCE GRAVEN

Mixing Pastels

4/29/2018

Over the years, I have collected quite a few pastel sets and often there are colors I would never use. I learned online how to make new pastels from the old. I use browns a lot in my sketches, so tried an experiment. The results were not too bad, especially considering they were unusable for me.

I think I'll buy a cheap and small mortar and pestle to make the job easier because I'd like to make a lot more.

Art Studio

4/28/2018

I designed, printed, and added labels to the jars I bought. I will be working with only five colors, so the job wasn't too bad.

I also tried an experiment to glue together a cradle for a wood panel. I don't have corner clamps.

Leg Painting

4/26/2018

The other night I worked on a leg painting and did not like the results. I worked on it more tonight.

Leg Painting

4/24/2018

I decided to try using my Rapidograph ink pens to make the drawing and then fill in with watercolor. I really hate the results, so I'll work on it more another night.

Rainy Day Photography

4/23/2018

Collage Day

4/22/2018

This a current work in progress.

Collage Day

4/22/2018

Today it was Joe and I, which was nice to have a smaller group for once.

Finished this collage that was started at last month's meeting.

Added the tooth to this collage to finally finish it.

Joe's work in progress. His use of patterns and color is perfect.

Odd Photography

4/18/2018

It was rainy and foggy at the museum and as I exited saw the side of the building was draped in white plastic.

Klimt Exhibit

4/18/2018

I was disappointed in the Klimt exhibit at the Legion of Honour because it was far too small. It was also poorly organized.

My favorite painting in the exhibit.

Close up of unusually painted skin.

Color Checker

4/16/2018

Finished making the color checker and it's holding base. I'm excited to try it.

Figure Drawing

4/15/2018

Today's session was really challenging in that the actual drawing experience did not feel engaged and also I did not like the final results. Regardless, it's still good practice.

This is really overworked, but I like the shoulder and head area.

This is probably the best drawing of the day, but I'm not happy with the breasts.

New Sewing Machine

4/5/2018

I bought a new sewing machine for my studio. I quickly crafted a bobbin holder from a sanded dowel and two drilled buttons made of bone.

Afterwards, I sewed a couple of non-art related things.

Scherenschnitte Inspiration

4/3/2018

Today I found information on Scherenschnitte, a 16th-century Swiss-German folk-art tradition. It got my wheels turning.

Hobo Art Inspiration

4/3/2018

I had never heard of Hobo Art until I ran across the term in an article.