Toning a canvas is the first step in creating a traditional oil painting. It simply means planning the shadows and highlights of your composition with a thin layer of paint. This technique is great for making a figure painting, landscape, or still-life. I’ll demonstrate how to tone a canvas in a video I created for the Unaccredited College of Klaire. You can see how I begin a small figure painting using a neutral color on a white gessoed canvas, but you can apply this technique to your unique project. I’ll walk you through all the steps in real time, and so I recommend watching the tutorial before beginning your project. You’re also welcome to simply watch this demonstration if you’re curious about how I paint even if you don’t have plans to start a work of art of your own. To view the entire “Tone a Canvas” video demonstration, visit the Unaccredited College of Klaire on Patreon and become a Subversive Scholar. The City of Bloomington published a video called “Artistry presents ‘Fibers and Figures’ in the Inez Greenberg Gallery,” which features my oil paintings of brodalisques. I was pleased to speak about my artwork in the Fibers and Figures exhibition hosted by Artistry, and it’s a delight to share the gallery with Laura Wennstrom’s large scale fiber art.
Even if you haven’t watched Logan’s Run, you should listen to the new episode of the Femininity in the Post-Apocalypse podcast! Egyptologist Peter Rose, who is also the host of the Mummy Movie Podcast, joins me to chat about ankhs, obelisks, and some baffling characters. I’m also honored to award the next Honorary Doctor of Dystopian Studies degree to Shannon Cole, the executive director of the Vermillion Culture Association.
Spray paint stencils are great if you like the handmade aesthetic and embrace imperfections. I’ll demonstrate how to create a stencil from scratch in a video tutorial I made for the Unaccredited College of Klaire. You can apply this process to your own design or follow along with the provided Thunderdomesticity skull pattern. Spray paint stencils work well if you want to make a simple custom design to apply to a tote, if you need a t-shirt tomorrow, or maybe you want to make a few handmade posters. To watch the entire “Spray Paint Stencil” video demonstration, visit the Unaccredited College of Klaire on Patreon and join the Department of Dystopian Studies.
It’s always a delight to chat with Lori Walsh, the host of In the Moment on South Dakota Public Broadcasting! During the “Vermillion Art exhibition Explores Femininity in the Post-Apocalypse” segment, I spoke about the national Thunderdomesticity: the F-Word art exhibition at No. 7 Center.
If you need a review of Mad Max: Fury Road before you watch the new Furiosa movie, check out the latest episode of Femininity in the Post-Apocalypse podcast! Photographer Aaron C Packard and I discuss this sandy wasteland along with our collaborative Thunderdomesticity series, plus the upcoming group art exhibition titled Thunderdomesticity: The F-Word. I also cannot wait to introduce you to Dr. Candy Bedworth, who receives her Honorary Doctor of Dystopian Studies Degree from UCK!
Fibers and Figures, my duo art exhibition with Laura Wennstrom, opens May 24th, 2024 at Artistry in the Inez Greenberg Gallery! Artistry is located at 1800 W Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, Minnesota. There will be an artist talk at the reception on June 6th from 6:00-8:00 pm. This art show includes several of my brodalisques, including two brand new oil paintings.
What do artists do about the edges of their canvases? There are many factors to consider, and I’ll explain several options while showing examples in this advice video I created for the Unaccredited College of Klaire. I’ll share a photograph on canvas along with a reproduction print of a painting. I’ll also talk about what to do when creating original 2D artwork on canvas and panel, such as mixed media work and paintings. To watch the entire “Canvas Sides” video, visit the Unaccredited College of Klaire.
It’s no surprise that I’m transfixed by the concept of the man cave, but I want to explain how it relates to Orientalism. I use my painting titled Old Fashioned Man Cave to articulate why I paint fictionalized masculine spaces. Old Fashioned Man Cave by Klaire Lockheart
Did you read Dune (1965) by Frank Herbert? Photographer Aaron C Packard and I chat about this epic sci-fi novel on the fourth episode of Femininity in the Post-Apocalypse podcast! We discuss spice, worms, and Orientalism before rating the book on the Maenad-O-Meter. I’m also pleased to announce that Miss Art World Katherine Cooksey receives her Honorary Doctor of Dystopian Studies Degree!
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