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Fleurotica 2013

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Mindy was invited to participate in was the annual fashion show Fleurotica — a gala benefit for the Garfield Park Conservatory held at the Museum of Contemporary…

“A Hedge Against Death…”

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Martha Mayer Erlebacher, 1937–2013 We were saddened to learn today of the death in Philadelphia of Martha Erlebacher, figurative artist and teacher. Martha was closely affiliated…

The mother of all lead pointers…

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We do a lot of pencil drawing at the studio and keeping a sharp point is an ongoing problem. A conventional pencil sharpener is adequate…

Post-Modern Times – The Journal of Aesthetics and Art History

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I’m delighted to be included in the inaugural issue of Post-Modern Times – The Journal of Aesthetics and Art History from the Birmingham Free Press.…

New Portrait Drawing Video is Now Live!

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Our latest portrait demonstration video is now live on YouTube! A longer version with instructional commentary is available for download here on our website.

New Drawing Video Now in Production!

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We’ve almost concluded shooting for David’s next portrait drawing video! Stay tuned for the simultaneous release of a time-lapse version on YouTube, and extended cuts…

One-Point Perspective Explained

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In my last post on perspective, I distinguished between linear and atmospheric (or aerial) perspective. Linear perspective is concerned with the geometry of parallel lines…

Objects and Interiors at Hersh Fine Art

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We’re happy to announce that Vitruvian artist and instructor David Jamieson will have several pieces in the upcoming Objects and Interiors show at Hersh Fine Art…

What is Perspective?

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The basic principles of perspective are a cornerstone of representational art and must be understood if we are to make convincing drawings and paintings. Yet…

“Summer Apple” by David Jamieson

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I was happy to finish up a painting I began months ago before getting sidetracked. The apple tree in our back yard bears fruit every…