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Type in the wild: Sculpted handlettering in Charleston, SC
It’s hard to tell what this sign is constructed of, but the lettering is certainly in need of repair. The arched backing plate looks like it might be sheet metal, meaning the letters and silhouetted worker’s form were also metal, … Continue reading
Type in the wild: Locksmith sign in Charleston, SC
(First in an intermittent series.) Like a lot of graphic designers and artists, I am very fond of old street and shop signs, especially if they are hand-lettered. We saw several interesting examples while we were in Charleston, SC, this … Continue reading
How Mona Lisa became a media superstar
Mona Lisa was just another painting in the Louvre until 100 years ago today, when a disgruntled Italian immigrant snuck her out under his workman’s overalls as revenge for Napoleon’s conquest of his homeland. Continue reading
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Color theory: The black to white of yellow, part 2
Today let’s experiment with the value ranges and intensities of different yellow watercolor pigments. Continue reading
Posted in Color theory, Material World, Watercolor, Writing about Art and Design
Tagged tutorial, watercolor
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Introducing my botanical illustration portfolio
My botanical illustration portfolio is now online. Please let me know what you think in the comments below! If you have any difficulties loading or viewing any of the images, please tell me which browser you’re using and what part … Continue reading
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