I’ll be writing a better recap of this past week’s IMC once I recoup a little. But one of the things I enjoy doing at events like these is snooping around and taking photos of different people’s setups. I love seeing new chairs, paintboxes and other supplies. I also enjoy looking at different artist’s palettes, seeing the different colors they choose to use to make their distinctive paintings.
Here’s just a few palettes from some of the artists in attendance:
Kristine PooleonThe CallingHi Michael, Thanks so much for deciding to take a look and for sharing your thoughts! I also find it intriguing to get to wal…
Kristine PooleonThe CallingI am so pleased to read your words. When we "release" work into the world, we never know who might find it intriguing, engagi…
Kristine PooleonThe CallingThank you for sharing your thoughts. One of the things I love most about art is how it can communicate across time, cultures…
Sarah FinniganonInterior Illustrations – To Green Angel TowerI'd be curious to know how you tackled the signature pages, particularly the magic/edges of the magic meeting with the white…
HalloranonInterior Illustrations – To Green Angel TowerCan you talk more about the Pool of Three Depths? That image fascinates me and I haven't read the series (yet). What's the st…
Wraithmarked Creative has undertaken creating the most beautifully illustrated version of Douglas Adams' novels from his Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series. This omnibus edition includes new covers by Tom Kidd and Chee Fong as well as forty-two (42, a...
During my classes online, I’m asked by students over and over again, ‘show me how I can improve my paintings.’ Besides needing to get better at drawing, paint mixing and application, composition, and value control-- handling light is the most overlooked aspect of...
As folks that have met me in person (or seen my meat suit on instagram) know, I have a big upper-arm tattoo of an art nouveau piece. (Shoutout to Iris Compiet, I think this was from an Spectrum or IlluXcon convention before the pandemic) Many people comment on this...
What is that spiral thing in the bottom of the jar?
I'm surprised how small some of them are..interesting insight though
It's a wire coil, meant to help scrape paint off the bristles.
Keep in mind these are their traveling set-ups.
I can't believe how fast IMC sold out… I am on the pulse for next year!
I adore photos of artist setups (especially full blown studio shots). Workspace porn ftw