For the entire month of October, I had an art exhibit at the Lyric Center for the Arts in Virginia, Minnesota called, “A Taste for the Outdoors.” It was so great to see friends, family and newcomers during my artist reception. Below you’ll see photos we had taken of guests visiting.
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Fur-Fish-Game Magazine
Hello friends,
This month an illustration of mine appeared in the Fur-Fish-Game magazine accompanying an article, "Snakes Alive!"
Check it out! https://www.furfishgame.com/
All Pencils Have A Purpose
People ask me, “Hey Tom, do you want some Crayola colored pencils? My children no longer use them.”
I never say no! In my world of art I use four types of pencils, and each brand has its own character. Some have a light and pastel appearance while others have a rich and more opaque look.
For example, when I’m creating a highlight or reflection in my illustration Crayola and Rose Art pencils are the best choice. After using the pencils, I’ll skid a kneadable eraser over a chosen area to develop a highlight.
On the other hand, when trying to achieve a darker richer look, Prismacolor is the best! Prisma and Derwent pencils also offer colors that the others do not carry.
You wouldn’t believe the different textures and colors you can create with the various brands of colored pencils out there.
So if you have colored pencils your family no longer uses and you don’t know what to do with them… send them my way. I never say no!
Yours truly,
Artwork Sneak Peek
Hello friends -
Here's a small update on a colored pencil painting I've been working on. I'm always asked about the process of creating and what a piece looks like as I'm drawing. I rarely show my work until it's completed but I thought a sneak peek would be fun.
Preparing for the duck hunting season a man is tying anchors to his decoys. His new pup, Lucky, jumps in the crate with the decoys. You can read the excitement on Lucky's face hoping one day he will be part of the adventure.
When the piece is completed it will be submitted to Wild Wings Art Publishers.
Thank you for checking out my blog!
The Yule by J.C. Leyendecker
I want to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
It has been and enjoyable 2015, checking out Facebook every day and seeing the information you have all shared.
I wanted to share an artist with you whose work I have always admired the most. His name is J.C. Leyendecker. Some of you may have heard of his name and have seen some of his work or vice versa. However, some maybe have never had the pleasure of seeing his magnificent illustrations. He was one of the preeminent American illustrators of the early 20th century. He is best know for his numerous covers for The Saturday Evening Post. Between 1896 and 1950, Leyendecker painted more than 400 covers producing 322 covers for The Saturday Evening Post alone. He is credited with "virtually inventing the whole idea of modern magazine design"
Leyendecker's work will live on for many years to come. The image I posted is titled "The Yule" and has always been one of favorites.
Finally, best wishes to you and your loved ones as we end 2015 and head into the new year!
