What is it? Happy Tuesday! This week we’re looking at a style of painting in which depth, roundness, changing values, and changing colors are depicted using separate, unblended brushstrokes. If that still doesn’t sound very clear, no worries, let’s look at a visual example! Here are details from two paintings from our current (FANTASTIC!) exhibition, … More Technique Tuesday: Unblended Brushstrokes & Planes of Color

Another Tuesday, another technique! With our upcoming Friday exhibition Graceful Subtleties displaying works inspired by the Old Masters, we thought it only fitting to touch on a technique prevalent during the Renaissance era – etching. What is it? Commonly considered as a method of printmaking, etching is the process in which an acid or mortant … More Technique Tuesday: Etching

You may have noticed that many artists produce multiple works of the same composition and subject. Of course, this redundancy is not by accident! Artists create works of similar nature to practice and improve upon a subject as well as to illustrate how individual pieces can be combined to make a whole. Each of these examples contribute to … More Technique Tuesdays: Series

What is it? The term “glazing” when applied to paint refers to the play of colors and luminosity built up through applying thin, transparent layers of paint over an opaque layer of a different color. This is done with the use of a suitable type of paint (not all paint colors can be easily manipulated … More Technique Tuesday: Glazing

As promised last Tuesday, we are going to continue our discussion on color theory. Apart from how they interact with one another, colors have the capability to attract a viewer due to their emotional and psychological effects. From how they are paired together to where they are placed in the picture space, this artistic attribute is … More Technique Tuesday: Color Theory Pt. II

Color. One of the first aspects you notice about an artwork – the abundance and even lack of it. But, how much do you know about color? In this week’s “Technique Tuesday,” we will discuss color theory. Due to the complexities of the subject, we have decided to write two posts about color theory. In this post, … More Technique Tuesday: Color Theory

What is it? “Bokeh” is a Japanese word that refers to the way that a lens renders points of light that are out of focus. In Japanese, the word means “blur” or “haze.” You’ve probably seen a lot of images with bokeh in them, even if you weren’t familiar with the term! Any image that … More Technique Tuesday: Bokeh

Apologies! Due to a technical error, this post is up a couple days late, but please enjoy! What is it? The term “sgraffito” comes from the Italian word meaning “scratched.” It’s a technique that is usually applied to either wall decor, both interior and exterior, or to pottery. Essentially, the basic idea is that multiple … More Technique Tuesday on a Thursday: Sgraffito

What is it? Welcome back to Technique Tuesdays! After high demand, we decided to revive the blog series with new discussions on techniques, genres, and art history. With that said, we would love for our readers to participate in this series, as well. If you are yearning to learn more about a topic or have … More Technique Tuesday: Silverpoint

It is often over looked how this prominent region hosts the best of the best, so we want to make sure no one forgets it!  To celebrate the incredible talents and unique offerings of the Northern Virginian and Maryland areas, we are hosting a show that will represent local artists and provide local gourmet food. … More Local Art, Local Eats