What is it?
Most everyone would probably be able to guess what exactly is meant by the phrase "loading the brush" as it relates to painting--you dip the paintbrush in the paint! It's pretty simple. There are all sorts of ways, however, that artists ...
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Welcome back to Technique Tuesday! Today we're taking a look at one of the most basic and essential techniques in art: chiaroscuro.
What is it?
Chiaroscuro (pronounced "keyARo-scuro") is another art term with its roots in the Italian language. As ...
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Today's Studio Selfie Saturday post features the incredible Larry Preston, a still life artist from Massachusetts. He is truly a man of many talents, as he spent many years dedicated to a successful music career before returning to his first love of ...
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Gallery patrons may recognize Larry Preston as one of our fine gallery artists and as a masterful painter of still-life scenes. With quiet refinement, Preston depicts everyday objects and elevates them through his thoughtful composition and exquisite ...
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We just got these two fantastic Larry Preston paintings into the gallery! We hope you enjoy them as much as we do!
Be sure to come see them in person before they are gone!! ...
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As the summer begins to come to a close, we're gearing up for two exciting jaunts to Philadelphia and Boston. Two fantastic art cities! We'll be heading to USArtists: American Fine Art Show & Sale from Thursday, September 22nd to Sunday, September ...
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We're due to receive these four new paintings from Larry Preston in the next day or two! Between the donuts, lemons, and fresh lilacs, they remind us of summer whether it be time spent in Maine, Michigan, the Cape, or Lake Huron. We wish you all a fun ...
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