Entries by Rene Eisenbart

PAINTING ON CRADLED PANELS / FINISH WORK WITH ACRYLIC

  I’ve just updated my handout on how to paint on cradled panels by American Easel. The easiest way is to use their new Watermedia Panels, which have a wonderful painting surface that is a fun alternative to paper. I like it better than paper! This 2 page handout tells all…   And also this handout, telling […]

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MAKING A PORTABLE EASEL

Outside a foot of ice is melting into rain — a good time to think about warm days ahead! I’m starting to pack for Hawaii while also preparing to meet with my Croatia group on Monday. I always take my painting easel on the go. When you’re traveling around or painting plein air, it’s handy to have a light-weight […]

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DRAWING IS A PRACTICE

While it may come more easily for some than others, drawing is something to form a habit of. The benefit is in the doing! Drawing is a learned skill, and just like swimming or playing the violin, the more you do it the more comfortable you’ll be. Beginning artists either feel like they have a […]

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