tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851661206637175987Tue, 30 Dec 2025 13:07:01 +0000paintingoil paintsketchwhite pencilblack paperpen and inksketch bookThe Philadelphia Sketch ClubPhiladelphia Cartoonist Societyacrylic paintpencildrawingfemalefigurewatercolorLibrary Company of Philadelphiain progressportraitrealismAdobe Illustratorflowersoil paintingphoto referencephotoshopDarth VaderStar Warsballpoint penbleeding heartscatchalkcharcoalstudyunderpaintingwomanBernardino LuiniIllustrationMillvilleNew JerseySalome Receiving the Head of John the BaptistSpainThe return of springVector illustrationsangelboycartooningcorel painterdigital paintingephemeragirlglowmodelnudeprocessquill penrenderself portraitsepiaskateboardsketchbookskulltechniquetoned paperwhite inkAntonelli InstituteArtist StudioBarack ObamaBoothbayBostonBoucherBrandywineCCAACS5ComicEaselsEternityFranceGrant WoodHairHopeIllustratorIntroductionLongwood gardenMadridMaineMassachusettsMorning CoffeeOld Master PaintingPARiver Renaissance Center for the artsSingingStill Life DrawingStonehengeStudioVectoracademic artadobeartblock inblue chalkbouguereaubrown inkbusiness cardbutterflycaravaggiocaricaturecautioncherubchester county art associationcigarettecircuscolorcolor studycommitmentcomputer generated artconfidencecreatecup of coffeecustom framecustom letteringcustom lettering.demonstrationdigital tabletdoodlesdragonflydreameagleexhibitionexperimentexpressionfallingfantasyfearfiguresfloatingfreehandfreehand drawinggalleryglazinggrandfatherhandheaderhobohomelesshomemade art supplieshorseinspirationinterior designjoykinglandscapesline drawingmagnifying glassmirrormonstermoonlightorchidpalette knifeparodypeace of mindpelicanphotographypipe organpoetrypoppyprimateprogresspromopromotionalpunkrailroad tracksred inkrefinementrenaissance artreplicascrumbleshoesshowskatersmilesouth terminalspeed sketchsplashsplatterteachingtoothbrushtrainstrompe l'oeiltypewalkingwatercolor paintingwilliam blakehttp://kmfineart.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)Blogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851661206637175987.post-2562104572153970044Tue, 19 Jul 2016 15:07:00 +00002016-07-19T11:07:06.533-04:00custom frameDarth Vaderoil paintStar Wars This painting is currently on display at the Riverside Renaissance Center for the Arts in Millville, NJ. I attempted to do this painting several years ago. But, I abandoned the painting for numerous reasons. The antique frame required quite a bit of repair. Darth Vader Pez Dispensers were used to give the frame a little more dazzle. I had to visit three different stores to get http://kmfineart.blogspot.com/2016/07/rise-of-darth-vader_19.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851661206637175987.post-5103963935210423681Tue, 19 Jul 2016 15:06:00 +00002016-07-19T11:06:36.604-04:00circuscustom letteringmonsteroil paintskateboardThis painting/skateboard is currently on display in the Riverside Renaissance Center for the Arts. A lot of effort went into the typography. Numerous sketches were made seeking out the ideal styling of the lettering. For some letters only half of it was designed. Since the letters O, H, and W are symmetrical I took advantage of the convenient computer capability to copy and reflect the lefthttp://kmfineart.blogspot.com/2016/07/slave-to-show-skateboard.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851661206637175987.post-1508081670210670537Tue, 19 Jul 2016 15:05:00 +00002016-07-19T11:05:48.360-04:00acrylic paintpaintingSinging Mixed Media The words in this painting are intentionally backwards. Making it more challenging for you to participate with this person in a solitary moment crying out the music he privately listens to. http://kmfineart.blogspot.com/2016/07/sing-it.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851661206637175987.post-1128240394825562568Fri, 01 Jul 2016 21:45:00 +00002016-07-01T17:45:12.571-04:00Grant Woodpen and inksketchstudy Pena and Ink on Sketch Paper This drawing was done as a study for the ink drawing, Walking towards my Peace of Mind. The styling of the leaves were inspired by this painting by the artist Grant Wood.http://kmfineart.blogspot.com/2016/07/pen-and-ink-study-of-tree.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851661206637175987.post-8988743749445438366Fri, 01 Jul 2016 21:44:00 +00002016-07-01T17:44:11.135-04:00cartooningMillvilleNew Jerseypeace of mindpen and inkPhiladelphia Cartoonist Societywalking Black and White ink on Paper My drawing titled, A Walk Towards Peace of Mind, for the PCS in Millville exhibit.  Inspired by my occasional need to get outside and go for a walk.  A task that I know is healthy for both my body and mind.  Despite the simple pleasure, it's a personal struggle set time to do on a regular basis. http://kmfineart.blogspot.com/2016/07/a-walk-towards-peace-of-mind.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851661206637175987.post-1476361145520062189Fri, 01 Jul 2016 21:42:00 +00002016-07-01T17:42:42.824-04:00eaglepen and inksketch Pen and Ink on Sketch paper http://kmfineart.blogspot.com/2016/07/sketch-of-eagle.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851661206637175987.post-9030932126353411629Tue, 28 Jun 2016 17:53:00 +00002016-06-28T13:53:45.359-04:00Bernardino Luinioil paintingOld Master PaintingSalome Receiving the Head of John the Baptist  Observe the different stages of the recreation of this painting completed by Bernardo Luini Only 6 colors were used;  Lead White, Ivory Black, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber, Viridian Green, Sap Green Using these colors either as a transparent glaze or opaque color, with the addition of Lead White paint, I was able to achieve a diverse range of colors to successfully achieve the rangehttp://kmfineart.blogspot.com/2016/06/video-replicating-salome-receiving-head.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851661206637175987.post-6248309137554789790Sun, 26 Jun 2016 12:21:00 +00002016-06-26T11:08:24.061-04:00landscapespaintingwatercolorwatercolor painting One of a variety of styles of artwork I enjoy exploring. These watercolor paintings inspired by theatrical sunsets and/or sunrise. Despite intending for these paintings to be more abstract, I’ll accept them as landscapes. http://kmfineart.blogspot.com/2016/06/watercolor-studies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851661206637175987.post-3854191907519360836Sun, 26 Jun 2016 12:13:00 +00002016-06-26T11:08:24.056-04:00Artist Studiomirrorpainting The mirror is a great tool in the painter's studio.  By seeing the painting both backwards and smaller one can see areas the painting that need refinement and/or correcting. http://kmfineart.blogspot.com/2016/06/the-mirror-in-painting-studio.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851661206637175987.post-6073721795317514556Sun, 26 Jun 2016 11:45:00 +00002016-06-26T11:08:24.058-04:00acrylic paintCCAAchester county art associationpaintingpalette knife Acrylic paint on wood For the Intro to Acrylic Panting workshop I taught at the Chester County Art Association I created these paintings for the How to Paint with a Palette Knife lesson. http://kmfineart.blogspot.com/2016/06/intro-to-arcylic-painting-workshop.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851661206637175987.post-3184851110485524407Sun, 26 Jun 2016 11:41:00 +00002016-06-27T16:37:46.696-04:00caricaturepencilPhiladelphia Cartoonist Societysketchstudy Pencil on Sketch Paper I did this caricature sketch of my friend and amazing artist, Jeff Kilpatrick. http://kmfineart.blogspot.com/2016/06/pencil-sketch-of-my-friend-jeffro.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851661206637175987.post-8112448744100816790Sun, 26 Jun 2016 11:40:00 +00002016-06-27T16:37:46.701-04:00cartooningComicexhibitionIllustrationMillvilleNew JerseyPhiladelphia Cartoonist SocietyRiver Renaissance Center for the arts July 15th thru August 13 River Renaissance Center for the Arts Millville, NJ Facebook Event Page PARTICIPATING ARTISTS ARE – Concetta Barbera Eamon Dougherty Tim Durning James Kaminski Jeffro Kilpatrick Christine Larsen Melissa Lomax Richard Marcej Kyle Margiotta Paul Palko Patch Perry Santulli Kelly Vulfolaic http://kmfineart.blogspot.com/2016/06/philadelphia-cartoonist-society-will-be.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851661206637175987.post-7555463647030115229Sun, 26 Jun 2016 11:38:00 +00002016-06-27T16:37:46.698-04:00bouguereauDarth VaderIllustrationoil paintparodyStar WarsThe return of spring Oil on Masonite Board A painting for the Philadelphia Cartoonist Society Exhibit in at the  River Renaissance Center for the Arts in Millville, NJ.  More in the information on the exhibit  can be found here: PCS in Millville http://kmfineart.blogspot.com/2016/06/the-rise-of-vader.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851661206637175987.post-1995788045888906978Sun, 26 Jun 2016 11:33:00 +00002016-06-27T16:37:46.693-04:00Darth Vaderin progressoil paintPhiladelphia Cartoonist SocietysketchStar WarsThe return of spring Always near,  during the painting of this artwork, I keep the pencil sketch, the painting study (behind the line drawing) and copy of the inspirational painting, The Return of Spring. I did a great deal of research on the costumes of the storm trooper and Darth Vader. http://kmfineart.blogspot.com/2016/06/work-in-progress.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851661206637175987.post-52824216201244943Sat, 25 Jun 2016 20:43:00 +00002016-06-25T16:43:19.242-04:00Bouchermagnifying glassMorning Coffeeoil paintingrealismtechnique For the painting commission to replicate Francois Boucher's, Morning Coffee (or titled The Breakfast,) I found myself using the magnifying glass to render certain details as precise as possible. http://kmfineart.blogspot.com/2016/06/the-magnifying-glass-in-artists-tool-box.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851661206637175987.post-3835086361182496939Sat, 25 Jun 2016 20:41:00 +00002016-06-25T16:41:18.572-04:00acrylic paintbutterflyEternityhandoil paintingpoetrywilliam blake Oil and Acrylic on Canvas Inspired by William Blake's poem, Eternity   He who binds to himself a joy Does the winged life destroy He who kisses the joy as it flies Lives in eternity’s sunrise   The background painting, before the hand and butterfly was painted in, was a lot of fun to do. Temporarily, I was a little sad to paint over it. http://kmfineart.blogspot.com/2016/06/inspired-by-william-blakes-eternity.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851661206637175987.post-2632001226842403435Sat, 25 Jun 2016 20:38:00 +00002016-06-25T16:38:03.439-04:00in progresspen and inkprocess http://kmfineart.blogspot.com/2016/06/in-progress.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851661206637175987.post-4791021405254782870Sat, 25 Jun 2016 19:57:00 +00002016-06-28T13:54:54.946-04:00Bernardino Luinioil paintingrealismrenaissance artreplicaSalome Receiving the Head of John the Baptist Oil on Linen A detail of the painting commission of the master work, Salome Receiving the Head of John the Baptist by Bernardino Luini http://kmfineart.blogspot.com/2016/06/detail-of-painting-replica-of-salome.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851661206637175987.post-7459004837158553616Tue, 07 Jul 2015 10:50:00 +00002015-07-07T06:50:17.174-04:00 http://kmfineart.blogspot.com/2015/07/random-sketches-artist-trading-cards.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851661206637175987.post-3035184086246932183Thu, 18 Jun 2015 13:33:00 +00002015-06-18T09:33:18.997-04:00 http://kmfineart.blogspot.com/2015/06/portrait-study-completed-in-corel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851661206637175987.post-8708802270598209578Tue, 19 May 2015 15:37:00 +00002015-05-19T11:44:09.966-04:00 This recent commission was completed as a Mother's Day gift. The under-painting/over-painting techniques was used to complete this oil painting. Oil on Wood, 9" x 11"  This technique was invented during the Renaissance era and is still taught in art schools today. Click onto the photos to Enlarge On top of the stained (thinned down Van Dyke brown) primed surface an http://kmfineart.blogspot.com/2015/05/mother-and-her-new-born-baby.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851661206637175987.post-2557291191556505329Wed, 01 Apr 2015 19:11:00 +00002015-04-01T15:11:58.171-04:00corel painterpaintingskull My 2nd attempt at Corel Painter. Enjoy! http://kmfineart.blogspot.com/2015/04/2nd-attempt-at-corel-painter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851661206637175987.post-215624188051703537Wed, 25 Mar 2015 15:20:00 +00002015-03-25T11:20:35.949-04:00acrylic paintcherubcorel painterdigital paintingsketchspeed sketchMy first attempt to create "something" in Corel Painter. With only 10 minutes of watching video tutorials and playing around with the program I dived into the program trying to create a painting. I struggled with understanding the dynamics of the paintbrushes and was really lost on why the paintbrush would keep it's "dirty color." Obviously, making it very challenging to paint since I did not http://kmfineart.blogspot.com/2015/03/learning-corel-painter-2015.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851661206637175987.post-6208757749608533717Sat, 14 Mar 2015 19:53:00 +00002015-03-14T15:53:24.909-04:00ballpoint penfemalefiguremodelsketchwoman Often times, it is the unfinished areas of art that can be just as fascinating as the finished areas. I can see the foot on the left side of the drawing being drawn in 3 attempts. The first time is very loose and quickly abandoned, the second effort is higher up than the third and final time, extending her leg to accentuate the foreshortened pose. Detail of Sketch of a Nude Woman I did not http://kmfineart.blogspot.com/2015/03/ink-sketch-of-woman.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3851661206637175987.post-6957013130634348197Sun, 30 Nov 2014 21:00:00 +00002014-11-30T16:03:37.896-05:00block inoil paintpaintingtrompe l'oeilI began the "Block in" phase of the painting using only a 1/2 inch filbert brush. The only focus is to get as close as possible to the desired tones and hues. The goal is to get the overall feel of the painting established. Attention to the details are kept at a minimum. With this painting, during this stage, it's all about capturing the dramatic lighting. The Block-in painting phase can take http://kmfineart.blogspot.com/2014/11/hes-blocked-in.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Anonymous)0