Category Archives: art

Coastal Callalily

By Max | Published: July 29, 2009

I respect anything that can survive in the harsh realities of the coastal northwest. Callalilies have what it takes and they are an iconic beauty like a nautilus shell.  The cottage where we stayed in Yachats had these lovely plants framing many of their abodes.

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Daedal

By Max | Published: June 24, 2009

Daedal
daedal \DEE-duhl\, adjective:
1. Complex or ingenious in form or function; intricate.
2. Skillful; artistic; ingenious.
3. Rich; adorned with many things.
from Dictionary.com

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Frank’s Get Well Watercolor Portrait

By Max | Published: May 22, 2009

My buddy Frank just got his nose holes reamed.  I decided to make him a portrait get well card. While I was working on this he showed up at my shop looking as if nothing had happened. I showed him his portrait and told him to wait while I finished the card.  So, Frank Get [...]

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Just a few notes…

By Max | Published: May 21, 2009

I am in the process of developing a new sketchbook artist website.

There are some great websites out there. What’s been done and what can be a fresh twist on this subject, well that’s the question. On my favorite websites what I like best is;

Artist Interviews (20 Question Style Format)

Tools and Supplies Reviews (inkophile, Good [...]

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Sketch/Watercolor of Mission Mill

By Max | Published: May 14, 2009

This Mission Mill sketch/watercolor was done a bit ago, but I had not posted it here. It is my second  watercolor and was viewed from the east end of the warehouse looking to the northwest. This motif view is one of my favorites and moving only a foot or two changes the buildings’ relationships drastically. [...]

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Coruscate

By Max | Published: May 7, 2009

Coruscate
coruscate \KOR-uh-skayt\, verb:
1. To give off or reflect bright beams or flashes of light; to sparkle.
2. To exhibit brilliant, sparkling technique or style.
from Dictionary.com

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