Painting Glass Tips from Ilene Silberstein

by Grace Lucarelli | Mar 20, 2020 | TAG at home

Painting Glass
with Ilene Silberstein

During our Flower Power weekend in February, some of the floral still lifes were set up in glass vases. Many of the attendees had questions about how to paint glass.

Here’s a tip: put some flowers in a glass vase (they do not have to be fresh). You can go outside and grab a few stems of Forsythia and try painting it with the following thoughts in mind:

HIGHLIGHT

Many people put many highlights in glass because they think see light reflected in small sparkles.
In reality there is only one highlight. You identify it. And that is what you paint.
Highlights are the symbol of a plane change.
They have a smudginess that moves across the surface. (It is glass after all)
The highlight must travel over the glass

WATER

The waterline can have a touch of light, but not as bright as the highlight
The waterline is subtle and does not go across the entire glass
Above the waterline is a touch lighter than below the waterline where there is water
Anything in the water has a soft edge

STEMS

Stems are split between the top and bottom waterline
Anything in the water has a soft edge

Did you try this tip? Share your work with us on Facebook @TheArtGuild or Instagram @artguildpw

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About Ilene Silberstein:

Ilene Silberstein is the Co-President of The Art Guild. Her work emphasizes energy created by shadows and light, and she is drawn to painting natural settings. She works in pastel, oil and mosaic and has studied with the late Anthony Palombo, Howard Rose, Christine LaFuente, Greg Kruetz, David Leffel and Robert A. Johnson. Her work can be viewed at IleneSilberstein.com

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The Great Rainbow Hunt: A Community Project

by Grace Lucarelli | Mar 19, 2020 | TAG at home

The Great Rainbow Hunt

Community

Download a flyer here: TAG Rainbow Hunt

We saw this idea on Facebook and thought it would be perfect for students, parents, artists & seniors!

Have a neighborhood-wide rainbow 🌈 hunt!

Using any supplies that you have on hand, create a rainbow with your children or on your own.
Hang the rainbow up somewhere visible from your front yard

– Front door or window

– Mailbox

– On a yard sign

– On a tree

– Anywhere passersby can see!

3. Tell your friends & neighbors what you’re doing! Share a photo of your rainbow and information about the Rainbow Hunt on your social media or post a note somewhere visible. The more rainbows, the more fun!

4. Go for a Walk starting the week of 3/21 and count how many rainbows you see. The number might change each week! Keep your distance!

5. Tell us what you find on our FB (@TheArtGuild) & IG (@artguildpw)

To participate, all you have to do is put a rainbow in your window, on your door or in your front yard. You can print it, color it, or go all out and create a masterpiece. Whatever you want!

Tell your friends & neighbors what you’re doing by including a note somewhere visible and by posting on social media.

Beginning 3/21, get outside, walk around and see how many rainbows you can find!

Then let’s watch and see how many more rainbows start popping up!

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Get Your Eyes in Shape by Rob Silverman

by Grace Lucarelli | Mar 16, 2020 | TAG at home

How to Get Your Eyes in Shape
with Rob Silverman

1. THE EYE

The eye is not a symmetrical almond shape like the CBS eye or almond, but rather an asymmetrical combination of a joined curve and a fairly straight edge.

2. UPPER LID

The highest point of the upper lid is on the inside and curved. The rest of the upper lid (on the outside) is relatively straight.

3. LOWER LID

The lowest point of the lower lid is on the outer side and curved. The rest of the lower lid (on the inside) is relatively straight.

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About Rob Silverman:

Rob Silverman’s innovative techniques have been featured in American Artist Workshop Magazine and The Art of the Portrait, the official publication of the Portrait Society of America. His work has appeared at Crosby Street Gallery and Spring Studio Gallery in Soho, the Art League of Long Island, Edward Hopper House, The Art Guild of Port Washington, The National Art League, the Lockwood-Mathews Museum, as well as the National Arts Club and Salmagundi Club.

How to Create Luminous Eyes by Rob Silverman

by Grace Lucarelli | Mar 15, 2020 | TAG at home

Rendering a More Luminous Iris
with Rob Silverman

Light and luminosity help create a more realistic eye.

1. HIGHLIGHT

Highlight in the iris should appear at the upper right of the pupil if the light source is coming from the upper right.

2. CATCHLIGHT

Catchlight appears on the lower lid at the opposite direction from the light source. This reflects light into the lower left portion of the iris

3. REFLECTED LIGHT

The lower left portion of the iris is lighter than the rest of the iris—creating a luminous effect. It is being lit by the ‘catchlight’ at the left portion of the lower lid.

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About Rob Silverman:

Rob Silverman’s innovative techniques have been featured in American Artist Workshop Magazine and The Art of the Portrait, the official publication of the Portrait Society of America. His work has appeared at Crosby Street Gallery and Spring Studio Gallery in Soho, the Art League of Long Island, Edward Hopper House, The Art Guild of Port Washington, The National Art League, the Lockwood-Mathews Museum, as well as the National Arts Club and Salmagundi Club.