Raw sienna and burnt sienna are very versatile and utilized colors in the decorative painter’s palette. RS – RAW SIENNA Origins: A mineral pigment from soil found in Sienna, Italy – thus it’s name. Color: a warm, yellowish, earthy tonality with tones of orange Opacity: medium transparency Uses: Raw sienna, when mixed with UB (ultramarine […]
Raw Umber and Burnt Umber
January 15, 2016 by 4 Comments
Next to the non-colors, raw umber and burnt umber are two of the most versatile and utilized colors in the decorative painter’s palette. In addition to the specific uses described below, both of these colors make a wonderful grey tonality when mixed with ultramarine blue and white. RU – raw umber Origins: Minerals from dark […]
Woodgrain layout for an interior space
August 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It is important to understand how the layout of wood in an interior space should dictate your woodgraining. Knowing and abiding by these rules will show that you are a professional who respects the laws of fabrication. When dealing with a large panel area, it is important to research the type of wood you are […]
Wood Graining Class in NYC
June 6, 2014 by 3 Comments
I just finished my latest NYC session of a 3-day wood graining class. We had scheduled one and the demand was so high, we added a second class right after. I enjoyed the students, but after a solid week of teaching, I’m wiped out! I’m sure all students walked away with an intense amount of […]
My Tokyo Salon participant panel
July 23, 2013 by 1 Comment
For the International Salon event in Tokyo (May 2013), I painted this panel for the “East meets West” theme. For the “West”, I cheated a little and used a previously painted panel. I used the inner portion to repaint. First, I created a woodgrain background. I was going for a light walnut. I found this […]
March 2013- PFI Woodgrain Contest
January 22, 2013 by 2 Comments
It has been my privilege to meet so many artisans over the years. Through my travels whether it be for contract jobs, conventions, the internet, Salon or many other venues, I have seen a vast array of craftsmens’ works and achievements. It has been almost 24 years since my first book, Recipes for Surfaces, was […]
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