Another commission piece for a friend’s anniversary.
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I painted this for my parents’ 34th wedding anniversary, which is today! In the past, my mom would cross-stitched my dad Precious Moment scenes for their anniversary. I picked this scene because they always recall first dates at Kings Classic, complete with hamburgers and milkshakes.
I painted this in February 2011 for a friend as an anniversary gift for her fiance, who is a big fan of John Wayne.
This video shows the flexibility of a single piece of art. The artist, Duane Keiser, has the ability to view each element of his painting as an adaptable and ever-workable object. View more of his work here: http://duanekeiser.blogspot.com/2011/03/peel_16.html
A beginner painter feels three things immediately upon embarking on his or her newfound hobby. The first is the thrill of attempting something new, an interest with virtually no restraints. The second is a feeling of sheer terror, which envelops you upon staring at your first blank canvas. The third is blatant astonishment at how much lighter your purse or wallet became after that initial trip to the art store.
A novice painter myself, I am grasping firmly to whatever tips and techniques I can get my hands on. I listen to my uncle as he energetically and eccentrically bounces our conversations between the three pieces on which he is currently working. I am glued to YouTube tutorials in the most unhealthy way. I steadfastly read the instructions on the back of my newest paint by numbers kit. (Kidding!)
Having to start somewhere, I decided to begin my artistic journey with basic acrylics in hand. About halfway through the ride, I realized that the feeling of terror decreased along with my growing relationship with the paint. Acrylics are the most forgiving and easy to work with of all mediums I have yet to try. Stick with them long enough and you’ll be taking them home to meet your mother.
Below are five basic tips that, when applied with the use of acrylics, will help you overcome initial painting plights.