tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018309877223820237.post216106848490994553..comments2022-11-24T01:11:57.325-08:00Comments on Epic Trinkets: Hug this [Tree]!Avalynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04906201576500789054noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018309877223820237.post-13470890377641763672009-06-10T22:47:24.594-07:002009-06-10T22:47:24.594-07:00I saw a print of the Eyvind Earle original at the ...I saw a print of the Eyvind Earle original at the store the other day. I was surprised that the actual size wasn't much bigger than the "copy" I did. It's so incredibly detailed though! I think copying great artists is an excellent way to learn good techniques, as long as you're not trying to actually sell a copy as your own invention or pretend it's the original.Avalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906201576500789054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018309877223820237.post-73251562135555327242009-03-31T11:10:00.000-07:002009-03-31T11:10:00.000-07:00Just paintbrushes. I like ones with softer bristle...Just paintbrushes. I like ones with softer bristles. Mostly I used a big brush, about 1" wide, but I used a fine-tipped detail brush for the branches and dots on the trees.<BR/><BR/>The acryllic paints I have been using are actually the cheap ones you can get at Michaels or JoAnn's in the area with all the wood things. They are like 89 cents a tube.Avalynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04906201576500789054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018309877223820237.post-48049014516831351672009-03-31T10:18:00.000-07:002009-03-31T10:18:00.000-07:00did you use paintbrushes, sponges?did you use paintbrushes, sponges?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1018309877223820237.post-78844106256317443512009-03-30T19:06:00.000-07:002009-03-30T19:06:00.000-07:00It is a lovely painting, I like the perspective..l...It is a lovely painting, I like the perspective..looking up at the branches. :)Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13924212139746247500noreply@blogger.com