mattphilleo (60)in #painting • 6 years agoEasy, Inexpensive Acrylic Artist's PaletteOne of the most important aspects of acrylic portrait painting is setting up your palette. It's often overlooked…mattphilleo (60)in #art • 6 years agoHow Do You Illuminate Your Art Studio?For acrylic portrait painters, and all artists, there is a truth we can't hide from: we can only paint as well as we…mattphilleo (60)in #art • 6 years agoStep-by-Step Process of a Memoriam Portrait (Video Lesson)Sometimes as portrait artists, we are called to capture the memory of a lost loved one. It's a very special thing, a…mattphilleo (60)in #art • 6 years agoLive Drawings and a GiveawayHope you had a fantastic week. I'll be in Pittsville, WI and Friday and Saturday drawing live portrait sketches for…mattphilleo (60)in #art • 6 years agoHow to Fix a Stabbed PaintingWhat do you do when your son stabs your painting with a spoon? This is the question I had to answer when a…mattphilleo (60)in #art • 6 years agoHow to Sketch a Portrait Freehand in 45 MinutesI live in a neighborhood where a lot of people pass away. Or maybe it's just that I've lived here so long, and I know…mattphilleo (60)in #art • 6 years agoMy New Invention: The Photo Reference HolderIf you're like me, printing off reference photos for painting a portrait is a major inconvenience. You have to run to…mattphilleo (60)in #camping • 6 years agoOur Extended "Off-Grid" Camping TripIt's been a long time since I wrote on Steemit--over two weeks! I've missed being here. My family and I were on a…mattphilleo (60)in #art • 7 years ago[TUTORIAL] Acrylic Portrait--Initial Color GlazesTransitioning from your sketch in an acrylic portrait can be difficult. In this video tutorial, I want to show you how…mattphilleo (60)in #art • 7 years agoBlock in Colors and Values for an Acrylic PortraitWhat is the best way to start an acrylic portrait? Do you just begin with a white canvas, and fully paint everything…mattphilleo (60)in #art • 7 years agoWhat if you Lose the Likeness After Sketching?You have some time to paint over the weekend. You set up your reference photo, knock out a nice looking sketch, and…mattphilleo (60)in #art • 7 years agoNew Book Illustration Project, Chapter 5Here is Chapter 5 of my original illustration work for author Karen Meyer . These drawings are 5 1/2" x 7," pencil…mattphilleo (60)in #art • 7 years agoSketch a Portrait in Acrylic FreehandUsing a grid or tracing can be a great way for artists just starting out in portrait painting to create a lifelike…mattphilleo (60)in #christianity • 7 years agoFree Pizza, Students and the Good NewsMy friends and I have been at our local university (UW-Eau Claire) on Wednesdays for the past couple months, sharing…mattphilleo (60)in #art • 7 years agoNew Painting--Illustration of Jesus' Fire with Fish and BreadI just finished a painting which will be on the cover of a new book by Russell Stendal, which will soon be published…mattphilleo (60)in #art • 7 years ago8 x 10 Acrylic Commissioned Portrait, FINISHED!Here is the final commissioned portrait I've been working on--an 8" x 10" acrylic on canvas. It took me about 7…mattphilleo (60)in #art • 7 years agoNew Book Illustration Project, Chapter 4Here is Chapter 4 of my original illustration work for author Karen Meyer. These drawings are 5 1/2" x 7," pencil…mattphilleo (60)in #art • 7 years ago8" x 10" Original Acrylic Portrait--BEFORE and AFTER (Step 4)It's moving along, little by little. Today, I'm going to show you the next step in my portrait-- a commissioned…mattphilleo (60)in #art • 7 years ago[TUTORIAL] How to Paint Realistic Wrinkles in AcrylicThere’s nothing quite as difficult as painting wrinkles. There’s so many details and shapes to get right, and how do…mattphilleo (60)in #art • 7 years ago8" x 10" Original Acrylic Portrait--BEFORE and AFTER (Step 3)Happy Friday! Today, I'm going to show you the next step in my portrait-- a commissioned acrylic painting, based off a…
