My Painting Process Articles

Crossnore Weaver: First Study

Crossnore Weaver: First Study

This small watercolor painting is the first study for Crossnore Weaver. Its the initial appearance of an idea I've been processing ever since I learned of the Crossnore weavers a few years ago. Yeah. . . I'm slow. Housed in the Crossnore Art Gallery is the weaving...

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My Whereabouts

My Whereabouts

So much for keeping to a regular posting schedule. I'm lashed to the easel painting for another show at Hughes Gallery next month. They asked me not to post the paintings here on my site until then.  So instead, here is a sweet little plein air painting from the beach...

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How To Make Egg Tempera Paint

How To Make Egg Tempera Paint

Daniel Ambrose egg tempera paint making process. Start with an egg. I use Country Hen organic eggs, all natural, the hens live in the sunshine -- we love sunshine -- plus they're delicious. Crack the egg. Separate the yolk from the white, puncture the yolk sac and...

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