O Mei Shan Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 a self portrait.... not quite up to the level of this thread but hey enjoy http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-8/203680/ks3.jpg'> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sorc bcj Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 these are all sick I'd like to see more of "el coro's" pieces.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M.I.L.E.KING Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 the first canvases posted is really good so are all the others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swiss cheese Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 So many talented people on this board! I feel lucky to be able to communicate and see what the rest of the world is doing. All I can say is keep experimenting and testing yourself. Once something becomes "automatic" you should push on and test your limits. Like strength training you won't improve until you tax the muscles beyond what they previously felt. "Seak", for example, should make his forms into sculpture, gigantic, occupying an entire room! Those things want to come to life, to become real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stomah Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 I posted this in the Art Trade's thread earlier, but i thought it would fit here too. http://www.fotango.com/p/eba00354012f00000010.jpg'> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpo Marx Posted August 5, 2003 Author Share Posted August 5, 2003 resorvoir dogs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_president Posted August 5, 2003 Share Posted August 5, 2003 one of you more experienced canvas artist drop me some knowledge on me: im working on my first canvas, its going to be very simple, and so on. i painted the entire thing black, with acrylic paint and it was very time consuming. im not sure if the brush i had was wack or what, but it took me like an hour. -my friend said i was suppost to GESSO the canvas first? is that true? is there a certain kind of primer youre suppost to use first before painting? -what kind of brushes do yall use? brand wise? -what kind of paints? acrylic or oil? and what brands? -paint markers, are these recommended? what are they best used for? -last but not least, when using spray paint on canvas, what are some rules for doing so? like i cant remember exactly, but i rememebr a friend of mine telling me how hard it was for him to paint with spray paint on canvas. like the first layer stays, or its hard to cover up etc... id really appreciate those questions being answered... thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DREDZ Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 For brotha Tease first- your friend was correct. most people gesso the surface of the canvas before they start. The most important thing that the gesso does, is it keeps liquid from bleeding through the canvas. brushes- depends on what you got to spend. I don't recommened any specific brand. I usually get some that aren't that expensive or on sale..... paint (acrylics)- liquitex and golden.mostly paint markers- Painter's ad deco ..and when it comes to spraypainting on canvas, I don't know if there are any rules. I usually try to be aware of how much paint that I am putting on. Because a canvas surface is not the same as that of a brick or cinderblock wall. Hope I helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_president Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 thanks dredz... i bought my canvases from hobby lobby, and another friend of mine said those store boughten ones were pre gesso'd so that takes care of that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el coro Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 i think dredz covered the basics very well. i'd like to add that a coat of gesso is very advantageous even on primed canvasses, as the primer kind of sucks. as far as brushes, i use primarily synthetics, and i like "flats" or "brights" as far as brush shapes. a good rule of thumb is to always use a bigger brush than you think you need, as it builds confidence and brush dexterity, the equivalent of can control. hope this helps...-c36 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest willy.wonka Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 a hero is born in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aMp Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 EL CORO ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SELLING ANY OF THE ARTWORK??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el coro Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 aMp: yeah, man. its all for sale, anything in particular caught your eye? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O Mei Shan Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 lovin your stuff el coro, love to have some!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest willy.wonka Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 how much? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpo Marx Posted August 6, 2003 Author Share Posted August 6, 2003 Mr. President: Uni pain markers work fine. The medium tips cover well. The only thing is that the surface of the canvas frays the tip. But it's what I use. Acrylic is too much of a pain for me. El Coro: Would you care to trade canvases? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpo Marx Posted August 6, 2003 Author Share Posted August 6, 2003 http://www.mearone.com/catwo1.jpg'> http://www.mearone.com/toyeater1.jpg'> I really dislike mear's generalized 'message' that makes him come off as a thirty year old mallpunk anarchist... but his painting skills really can't be denied. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciste Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 Originally posted by el coro [b posted this one a while back.. http://www.coro36ink.com/updates/paintings/step6web.jpg'> http://www.coro36ink.com/updates/paintings/detail1web.jpg'> [/b] Coro, These floored me man, nice stuff!!!!! And Silo as always. Damn, these make me feel like leaving work and going home to do some canvas work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HECZONER Posted August 6, 2003 Share Posted August 6, 2003 ^^ Yeah, YOu dEfinitely should!! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarifs&clips Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 new one... 30"x40" <img src=http://hyperphoto.photoloft.com/view/exportImage.asp?s=cano&i=10951552&w=482&h=351> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpo Marx Posted August 7, 2003 Author Share Posted August 7, 2003 Nice post Zone... do you have any canvases for sale/trade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coffie Crave Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 sarifs&clips - would you trade something for mines...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harpo Marx Posted August 7, 2003 Author Share Posted August 7, 2003 Loomit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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chirm Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 those are nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imported_dowmagik Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Originally posted by O Mei Shan a self portrait.... not quite up to the level of this thread but hey enjoy http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2003-8/203680/ks3.jpg'> did i spot stretched lobes and an industrial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
O Mei Shan Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 and an erl and a labret. the actual painting represents mostly my tattoo work. there could not be a better portrait of me, well unless there was a beer in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoG Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 Woah El Coro! You said those are for sale. How much? Im seriously interested in buying those man for a reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultraflat Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 being that they are oil paintings with the amount of time and detail. a few g's. way out of my range. great body of work and the conceptart site has been a great find. say word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted August 7, 2003 Share Posted August 7, 2003 El Coro... amazing work! Very nice indeed. I wanted to post some images of canvas pieces but I've already posted them in other threads a long time ago so it won't let me post them again. So here's a ink drawing framed. One of ten... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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