Amanda Krauss Art

Tag: interesting

  • More Ways to Texture Gesso

    I found two more fun ways to texture gesso worth sharing.     Let me know if you try any of these!

  • Gesso Fun

    I am often inspired by other artists and try to discover how they created that wonderful “thing.”  In some cases you can look and discover, other times it is trial and error, and sometimes you are lucky enough that they have are willing to teach you. In the theme of discovering gesso, I have been…

  • Saratoga Library and Main Street Cafe Exhibits

    In preparation for SV Open Studios I am showing a couple pieces of art around town. Saratoga Library March 4 – May 1, 2014 Main Street Cafe and Books March 29 – April 26, 2014                     p.s. I just found out that I will also be…

  • Pyrrole Red Light – Color of the Day

    I read somewhere that Pyrrole red came from the automobile industry, but I use it to create flashy artwork instead of paint flashy cars. Pyrrole is great for lightfastness, does not fade much at all, and is a great mixing red when compared to cadmium colors.  I found some great technical information to share about…

  • 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!  

  • 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…