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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...

Jean-Léon Gérôme Paintings Video

Jean-Léon Gérôme Paintings Video

Amal Wash In

I start the Underpainting with a Wash In of Raw Umber mixed with Medium (2 drops 50/50 Medium. 1 drop Clove Oil). Since I live in California, where it gets...

Amal Wash In

I start the Underpainting with a Wash In of Raw Umber mixed with Medium (2 drops 50/50 Medium. 1 drop Clove Oil). Since I live in California, where it gets...

The Orientalists by Kristian Davies

Orientalists: Western Artists in Arabia, the Sahara, Persia and By Kristian Davies This book was published in 2005 and has been a true gem in my collection. One of the...

The Orientalists by Kristian Davies

Orientalists: Western Artists in Arabia, the Sahara, Persia and By Kristian Davies This book was published in 2005 and has been a true gem in my collection. One of the...

Amal Drawing

I have decided to keep the emphasize on the little girl’s face and have been diligently working on the sketch. I never seem to be able to break away from...

Amal Drawing

I have decided to keep the emphasize on the little girl’s face and have been diligently working on the sketch. I never seem to be able to break away from...

Meet the Artist

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

I specialize in hand painted life-size pet portraits and custom-made miniature dioramas in various sizes.

Visit my blog to see what I am currently working on."

Enzie

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