Ninja May 21st, 2009
Years ago, I met two lovely designers-turned-winemakers, Ben and Phyllis Feder. They had excellent taste which was reflected in all parts of their lives. I remember seeing a signed Seymour Chwast hanging over the toilet in their bathroom, and I instantly liked them. Experiencing Mr. Chwast’s work and wit in such an intimate setting was a real treat!
Designer/illustrator/painter/co-founder of Push Pin Studios, Seymour Chwast, will be launching his new book, Seymour: The Obsessive Images of Seymour Chwast
, and you’re invited. Chwast will be speaking on Tuesday, June 16 at the SVA Theatre.
Where
SVA Theatre
333 West 23rd St.
New York, NY 10011
When
June 16, 2009
6:30-7:00PM Check-in
7:00-8:00PM Conversation
8:00-8:30PM Signing and reception
Cost
$30 AIGA members
$20 AIGA student members
$40 General public
Purchasing links
+ Register here
+ Seymour: The Obsessive Images of Seymour Chwast, $26.40
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Tags: Books, graphic design, Illustration, Push Pin Studios, Seymour Chwast, Signings, SVA, Type
Ninja May 5th, 2009
Assignment: paint a self-portrait with the perspective from an unusual angle. Try to capture a view of yourself that you normally don’t see.
I chose to paint myself sleeping.
I went to the art supply store and picked up the usual—linseed oil, gel medium, and brushes. Then out of the corner of my eye, I saw something sparkle—iridescent acrylic paint. No question, I had to get some. I figured I might as well give it a go with my homework assignment; I’ve got nothing to lose.
I prepped the wood board with Golden matte medium. It dries completely clear is thinner than typical clear gesso. I love this stuff!
Then I drew a rough sketch with chalk.
Next, I applied few washes with iridescent acrylic paint and waterproof black ink to block in the highlights and shadows.
A few layers of white gesso and iridescent paint later, and here we are.
I thinned down the iridescent paint and used it for the creases of the bed sheets and pillow.
Here’s a close-up. Oh, it’s so shimmery in person. I feel like a kid who can’t stop staring at shiny things.
Happy painting,
Ninja
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Tags: Acrylic, Homework, ink, Process, Self-portrait, SVA
Ninja April 6th, 2009
Silverpoint was the tool artists used before there was what we know today as a pencil. Learn the Old Master’s techniques of Leanardo Da Vinci as well as the new techniques of contemporary artists to create traditional still lifes, landscapes, portraits or mixed media abstract images.
With whom
SVA instructor, Sherry Camhy
When
Sunday April 26
12:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Where
Studio 819
526 West 26th Street
New York, New York 10001 (map)
(Free street parking in front of building)
Costs
$100, plus $25 materials fee
$100 check must be received by April 20, 2009
Registration
sherrycamhy@aol.com
914-643-0758
Thanks, Chen, for the tip!
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Ninja January 29th, 2009
Here’s a mini-process of a hair portrait that I’m working on. ^__^ Drawing hair is so relaxing for me. I spent a few days on this piece already, and they felt like mere minutes.
These long locks belong to a young woman that I met at SVA. I usually like to include some type on my hair portraits and asked for her name. She told me that her name is Nigerian for joy.
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Tags: Graphite, Hair, Portraits, Process, SVA
