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Croquet Ball Art
An artist friend of mine asked me to paint a bird on a vintage croquet ball as part of her bird wall. I must say painting on a three dimensional surface was definitely a very different experience. She shared this picture and text online “A beautiful vintage croquet ball painted for me by a fellow…
Gesso Techniques
It is interesting to see how other artists work in the same mediums. I found artist Will Kemp and read about how he dilutes his layers of gesso from thin to thick. This layering technique will create a smooth surface on your canvas. If you want to check out how to do this visit his…
Gessoing Canvas Tips
I get asked all the time if I gesso my canvas. I do often buy the pre-primed canvas at the art supply store, but I do find that it is not smooth enough for my style of painting. I found this video by Howcast and it is exactly how I do mine (minus the mixing…
Love Birds – New Commissioned Art
It is so fun to see what people are drawn to. This piece was inspired by another love birds silhouette painting of sparrows in love. It was fun to play around will my paper scraps and see what this 6 x 6 canvas starts to create. What a little beauty!
Teal – Color of the Day
I love the color teal, it is such a happy cool color. I find that I use it in a lot in my work. What is your favorite color? If you like technical information on this color, check out Golden Paint’s information page: http://www.goldenpaints.com//products/color/infopg.php?K=0002369
Gallery Route One Closing Salon
Last chance to see the show at Gallery Route One. I have on display a framed colored pencil Varied Thrush drawing along with several framed sketches from members of the Journal Club and with some of John Muir Laws sketch books. The gallery is holding a closing salon on Sunday, March 23rd from 4 to…
What Inspires You and Me?
Inspiration is such a important part of why we create. It is so exciting to find inspiration in a piece of paper, a word or an experience. That spark that gets you working on a new project or helps you finish a longtime challenge is such a wonderful welcome. Even certain people can start your…
Two Birds in a Coffee Table Book
Above are the two works selected in Room to Breathe: The Wild Heart of the San Francisco Peninsula, a coffee table book celebrating 40 years of the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District. Hopefully the book will be available as scheduled on November 1st! I enjoy hiking at Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve which happens…
Bird Art Interview on SVOS Talk Art
My interview from March 1, 2012 at Silicon Valley Open Studios (SVOS) Talk Art by Sally Rayn. Preparing for my interview was very different than any other art exhibit or event that I have ever prepared for, and boy I was so nervous. I had to pick the art for the set, practice talking about…
Hello, Welcome and Enjoy!
Welcome! My name is Amanda Krauss and I am an avian artist. This is a very different format for me, but I am looking forward to delving in my artwork, my inspirations, and talking about other artists. I am going to start with a plug for my next art fair, the Kings Mountain Art Fair…