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Qajar Art - Iranian Paintings

Since I am after all , half Iranian and have lived in Iran for several years, I thought I share a bit about Iranian paintings. During the Safavian Era, Iran's...

Qajar Art - Iranian Paintings

Since I am after all , half Iranian and have lived in Iran for several years, I thought I share a bit about Iranian paintings. During the Safavian Era, Iran's...

Many Shades of Grey - The Munsell System

The Munsell system is a way to describe colours, using three different parameters: hue, value and chroma.Hue- This is the quality which defines colour, based on the colour circle divided...

Many Shades of Grey - The Munsell System

The Munsell system is a way to describe colours, using three different parameters: hue, value and chroma.Hue- This is the quality which defines colour, based on the colour circle divided...

Amal Grisaille

Every time I come back to the painting to add a new layer, I start the painting with the largest areas first. Just like the musician, who will play some...

Amal Grisaille

Every time I come back to the painting to add a new layer, I start the painting with the largest areas first. Just like the musician, who will play some...

Amal Slide Show

Read about painting progress: Reference Photo Drawing Wash In Grisaille #1 Jewelery in Grisaille Amal Progress Amal - Work in Progress Amal is Finished Large Detail View

Amal Slide Show

Read about painting progress: Reference Photo Drawing Wash In Grisaille #1 Jewelery in Grisaille Amal Progress Amal - Work in Progress Amal is Finished Large Detail View

Grisaille Painting Explained

Many Old Masters have used one form or other of underpainting, because for its unique tonal appearance and depth of illustration. Grisaille is a French term and verdaccio Italian. A...

Grisaille Painting Explained

Many Old Masters have used one form or other of underpainting, because for its unique tonal appearance and depth of illustration. Grisaille is a French term and verdaccio Italian. A...

Vermeer's Technique of Perspective

I can't believe this little neat trick. The last time I did floor tiles, I almost killed myself with the ruler. This is so much easier!Please note as of November...

Vermeer's Technique of Perspective

I can't believe this little neat trick. The last time I did floor tiles, I almost killed myself with the ruler. This is so much easier!Please note as of November...

Meet the Artist

"My Name is Enzie (NC), and I am a multi-disciplinary artist based in Southern California, USA.

I specialize in life-size commissioned pet and people portraits and custom-made miniatures in 1/12, 1/24, and 1/6 scale.

Thank you for stopping by and supporting an artist with your purchase! "

Enzie

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