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here’s a little glimpse of the new zine I’m working on ✏️ #wip

a near-sighted potions master

Saturn the witch and her friend Egon the bat

(look for them in Warlow's Guide!)

hello sweet prince! quick little sketch of my current favorite drawing indulgence.

Do you have any tutorials for painting with gouache? I really want to learn some techniques!

I did this process post on my gouache techniques a little while ago. It's a really fun medium but it can be tricky when you're first learning it. The biggest issue folks seem to have is that, since it's water soluble, you really can't work back into it too much, at least not at all like you would with acryllic. I tend to work very graphically with gouache so laying down flat areas of color next to flat areas of color suits me as much as does the medium. You can layer over it, it just takes a bit of practice until you nail your preference for applying your paint down.

Other tips! I find inking brushes work very nicely (I like Winsor & Newton 222 Cotman). Stonehenge brand paper has a great tooth for painting with gouache. Look for a yogurt-like consistency when you're loading your brush with paint. And, I always tell the students I do demos for this, but - for serious inspiration, if you want to see an artist who really kills at gouache and in a little more painterly style, check out Israel Sanchez (his work is fantastic).

Good luck! Have fun!

Kadabra dreams of the cosmos.

Here's my piece for the gonna-be-fantastic Pokemon Battle Royal show at the Light Gray Art Lab in Minneapolis. Do I even need to mention how full of amazing work by so many amazing illustrators it will be? A unique, one-and-only print of this will be available for sale at the show, and if you can go to the opening, I envy you! Big thanks to Alyssa Nassner for inviting me to take part.

While you're getting psyched about the Pokemon show, take a minute to support Light Gray Art Lab in their Kickstarter campaign. They're a group of hugely talented people that want to keep producing awesome shows like this one and they could use your help. Thanks all!

rad suspiria shirt! are there any more for sale? i just saw GOBLIN in philly myself, and was blown away. keep up the good work

thank you! Ugh, yes, Goblin was fantastic. They were all so psyched to be there too! SUCH a rad show. The Suspira (of course) and Deep Red themes gave me goosebumps. You can pick up a Suspiria shirt at Pizza Party's site here.

Thanks again! 

pumpkin gnome

Say! Thanks for the love! For Freddie. Obviously ♥

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Get on your bikes and ride!

Freddie Mercury illustrated by Andrea Kalfas :: via andreakalfas.com

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Gant's food illustration is completely delectable. And his painting skills have always been a huge inspiration for me. Just gorgeous!

Today’s Lunch! Inspired by Kali Ciesemier’s blog Kali Eats as well as some delicious illustrations by Rebecca Bradley, and Kelly Lasserre.

Recipe: 

1 Avocado 1 small can of tuna 1tbsp of EV Olive Oil 1tbsp of Balsamic vinaigrette or of lime juice 1 large tomato, halved, or 1 small tomato

feeds one mildly hungry guy for lunch.

Halve and pit your avocado. Salt and pepper to taste and leave it to the side. Slice your tomato evenly, salt and pepper to taste and leave it to the side.

In a bowl, mix tuna, vinegar, and olive oil together, until all the tuna is coated. add a little salt and pepper (i love pepper). Use a spoon to heap the tuna into the pit cavity in your avocado halves. Dribble what’s left of the dressing in the bowl over the avocado and tuna. Serve the tomatoes next to it and enjoy!

Try adding walnuts, celery bits, golden raisins, or other tasty things to the tuna, or make a traditional tuna salad by using 2 tbsps of mayonaise rather than the O/V mixture. You can also substitute chicken for tuna.

Also, you if you want a tasty hors-d’ouevre for a party, mix the avocado meat in with the rest of the tuna dressing mixture, and serve on sliced tomatoes on top of crackers. They’re colorful, and tasty.