TERRANCE GRAVEN
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Mixing Pastels

4/29/2018

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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.
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Art Studio

4/28/2018

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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.
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Leg Painting

4/26/2018

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

4/24/2018

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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.
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Rainy Day Photography

4/23/2018

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Collage Day

4/22/2018

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This a current work in progress.
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Collage Day

4/22/2018

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Today it was Joe and I, which was nice to have a smaller group for once.
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Finished this collage that was started at last month's meeting.
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Added the tooth to this collage to finally finish it.
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Joe's work in progress. His use of patterns and color is perfect.
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Odd Photography

4/18/2018

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

4/18/2018

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I was disappointed in the Klimt exhibit at the Legion of Honour because it was far too small. It was also poorly organized.
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My favorite painting in the exhibit.
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Close up of unusually painted skin.
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Color Checker

4/16/2018

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

4/15/2018

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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.
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This is really overworked, but I like the shoulder and head area.
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This is probably the best drawing of the day, but I'm not happy with the breasts.
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New Sewing Machine

4/5/2018

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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.
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Scherenschnitte Inspiration

4/3/2018

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

4/3/2018

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I had never heard of Hobo Art until I ran across the term in an article.
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  • Blog
  • CURRENT ART
    • Lay Still
    • Inverted Torches
    • Breath Body
    • Vanitas Painting
    • Legs Painting
    • Silhouettes
    • Mourning Armbands
    • Mourning Pins
    • Delightful Way
    • Rx Tablets
  • FUTURE ART
    • Mourning Handkerchiefs
    • Willow Wallpaper
    • MercuroChrome Paintings
    • Hang Your Heart
    • Mini Eye Portraits
    • Gold Trocar
    • Mortality Staff
    • Black Substrate
    • Body Supports
    • Body Positioner
    • Hand Holder
    • A/V
    • Glass Body
    • Self-Portrait
    • Scrying Mirror
    • Hospital Gown
  • FINISHED ART
    • EXHIBITED
    • Transition
    • I Transition I
  • CONTACT