Aaron Becker's Blog
March 24, 2020
Every morning starts with writing letters. #quarantineart
Every morning starts with writing letters. #quarantineart
March 10, 2020
I tend to mix my watercolors on paper rather than a palette, so...
I tend to mix my watercolors on paper rather than a palette, so I end up with lots of these strips, made from the cut ends of my final art. Two more paintings to go, then the cover, then back cover and ends. I can see the light!
March 2, 2020
March 1, 2020
Slowly but surely. #weekendwarrior
Slowly but surely. #weekendwarrior
February 29, 2020
February 23, 2020
This woman is going to take over the world. Watch out....
This woman is going to take over the world. Watch out. #raisingstronggirls
February 17, 2020
Today’s progress on the master copy. This is my retirement plan,...
Today’s progress on the master copy. This is my retirement plan, painting beauty, so I figure I might as well do a little along the way.
February 15, 2020
As far as I can tell, Gauguin did not build up paint from an...
As far as I can tell, Gauguin did not build up paint from an underpainting other than basic line work, so copying him becomes an exercise in paint-by-number. It’s fascinating to watch his choices in value and color emerge into their balance without approaching the build up of value in a more progressive manner. Would love to know more from anyone with expertise in his methods.
February 10, 2020
Arrives before Valentine’s Day - 3 for 2 you know where.
Arrives before Valentine’s Day - 3 for 2 you know where.
February 7, 2020
Underdrawing in cobalt blue for master copy #gauguin
Underdrawing in cobalt blue for master copy #gauguin
