Ways to Sign Your Paintings
Learning that Jackson Pollock laid his canvases on the ground and incorporated whole body movement into creating his paintings has made me appreciate abstract art a little more than I did. I love the idea of using direction and speed to drip paint instead of precision. I learned that his method was very intuitive and meant to represent his psyche.
... See moreSince artist varnish is meant to be removed in the future when it is dirty and a new coat applied, it is helpful to write in permanent marker on the back edge, which varnish you used. The person cleaning the painting in the future will thank you.
Julie Caves • How to Varnish a Painting in Oil, Water-Mixable Oil or Acrylic - Jackson's Art Blog
A successful painting creates visual interest by contrasting broad, simplified areas with carefully chosen areas of focus and detail. This balance is crucial. The larger, simpler shapes give the viewer's eye a place to rest, preventing the composition from becoming cluttered or visually confusing. Against this quiet background, the areas of detail... See more