The Copper Enameling Process By Judy Stone See her work in Vol. IV #2 Starting with a formed vessel or dish, I employ a range of metal-smithing and enameling processes to create vessels that are unique and evocative—perhaps influenced by the Native American cultures of the southwestern United States, where I grew up; or of Greece,…
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Denitza Painting "Red Ochre"
Bright Colors on a Black Background Looking Back on 2016 Video by Denitza See her work in WTP Vol. IV #1 …I use a black background, crossing shiny lines and create explosions of light spots with often just one ‘favorite’ brush. When I paint, I don’t have any beginning or any ending point, I paint…
Printmaking
How I Make a Monotype by Barbara van Buskirk See her work in WTP Vol. IV #3 Who can say wherein lies the charm of a monotype— that unique print from a painted plate, which stands in the half shadow between painting and printmaking? … Its spontaneity and freshness, its directness and freedom place it apart…
Artist Harry Wicks: Turning Wood to Art
Artist Harry Wicks, turns wood into art. In his photo essay, Wicks shows us how he works, step-by-step. After you see how he works, go check out other pieces of this artist’s beautiful turned-wood art in The Woven Tale Press, Vol. IV # 2. You will be amazed! And see his video on his art…
7 Ways to Stop an Artist Block
By Seth Apter Very often when struck by a loss of inspiration, artists will begin to over think and over analyze. The following strategies may help you to reconnect to the more creative side of your brain. Seven quick exercises to… break through an artist block, silence the inner critic, tap into your right brain,…