Oil painting of pair of swan

This was a painting for my friend's wedding last year. The reference photo comes from MT-Photografien. It took me sometime to build up light effect but finally I did it. Well the good thing was my friend liked it. And she had a wonderful wedding. O(∩_∩)O I only took some snapshots by my cellphone asContinue reading "Oil painting of pair of swan"

Drawing Picturresque from YouTube

Before I was obsessed with those YouTube painting channels, I was obsessed with those YouTube makeup channels. And among those who are very famous, I find this channel, PICTURRESQUE I Regina. I fall in love with her videos at once. Every video feels like a story and full of inspiration, especially this one, PAT MCGRATHContinue reading "Drawing Picturresque from YouTube"

Green foundation of pastel drawing portrait

Background I found out Cuong Nguyen YouTube channel one day. And it surprised me since it was the first time that I saw someone using green color as foundation of portrait drawing. Yes, green color. It is not just green tint but actually greenish green color. But the result was stunning! His drawing blows myContinue reading "Green foundation of pastel drawing portrait"

Summary of some reference photo websites

As we need all kinds of reference photo today, there are so many of websites that provide what so called royalty free photos. Here I want to make a short summary of websites that I've tried. I can't say which one is good or which one is bad. Only if you may find the oneContinue reading "Summary of some reference photo websites"

Goodbye 2018~Welcome 2019~

As always, time flies. Actually I feel I am pushed by all retail stores. They always put on seasonal stuff couple of months earlier. For example, now you can find all Valentine's day gifts in there. As they rush through the year, I always feel that might be I could have done more. But somethingContinue reading "Goodbye 2018~Welcome 2019~"

Differences between Tiger, Jaguar, Leopard and Cheetah

This is a very interesting topic. When I paint these spotted big cats I've always asking myself what exactly am I painting? Then I ask Google about the differences between tigers and other big cats.  OK, Google, tell me the differences between big cats. ヽ(￣▽￣)ﾉ Tiger Bheem, The Royal Bengal Tiger at Kanha National Park. TigersContinue reading "Differences between Tiger, Jaguar, Leopard and Cheetah"

Some of my white drawing pens/pencils review

Finding a good white pen/pencil can feel like treasure hunt. It never ends and you are always on the way. Here I want to sum up some white pens/pencils that I've tried. Hope this may help you finding your best white pen/pencil.  Items list: Uni-Ball Signo Broad Point white Gel Pen Derwent Drawing Chinese Pencil,Continue reading "Some of my white drawing pens/pencils review"

DIY canvas panel with wood

Background While I am looking for a good canvas panel for my painting, I am also considering to make the panel by myself. In 2016 I did a lot wood working, such as my guest room queen size bed, living room end table, corner shelf, my cube bookshelf and so on. Thus I'm familiar withContinue reading "DIY canvas panel with wood"

Some of my canvas panels review

I love to use canvas panel. They are sturdy and provide strong support for my brushes. I am always looking for the best canvas panel that suits my needs and budget. Here are some of canvas panels that I tried through the year. Blick Premier Belgian Linen Archival Panels Senso Clear Primed Linen Multi-Media PanelsContinue reading "Some of my canvas panels review"

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