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Themed Art Exhibits

September 16, 2023November 29, 2023 Ken Hosmer
Themed Art Exhibits

Simplicity’s Elegance

Participating in a themed exhibit can be a great way to find inspiration and motivation for creating artwork with a specific purpose.

My chosen subject represents a quintessential Nebraska moment in time, where bib overalls and a red husker cap invite the viewer to imagine the conversation that takes place.

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Updated: November 29, 2023
Categories: Good StuffTags: Painting People in Watercolor

People in Watercolor

February 1, 2021June 17, 2023 Ken Hosmer
People in Watercolor

Capturing Movement and Color

While indoors during the cold Nebraska winter is a great time to browse through photos of friends and family—and perhaps find inspiration for new paintings.

I present a quick video of favorite watercolors, followed by helpful tips for painting people.

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Updated: June 17, 2023
Categories: Good Stuff, How To . . .Tags: Painting People in Watercolor, quick videos

Painting on Colored Grounds

December 1, 2020December 4, 2020 Ken Hosmer
Painting on Colored Grounds

Great for Acrylics and Oils

For acrylic and oil paintings, I prefer to begin with a colored ground. I then allow vibrant bits of this background color to show through in the finished painting.

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Updated: December 4, 2020
Categories: How To . . .Tags: acrylic and oil painting, colored grounds

Artwork During Covid-19

November 4, 2020September 15, 2023 Ken Hosmer
Artwork During Covid-19

Overcoming Creative Block

In March, our world changed. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic we quarantined. So how do we make the best of a bad situation?

Featured Painting:
'He Leads Me Beside Peaceful Waters.'—acrylic

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Updated: September 15, 2023
Categories: Good StuffTags: covid-19, creative block

Stonehenge Aqua Watercolor Paper

January 15, 2020July 17, 2022 Ken Hosmer
Stonehenge Aqua Watercolor Paper

Finding the Best Hot Press Paper

I have long been on the search for the ideal hot press watercolor paper. Watercolor artists face new challenges as manufacturers are acquired by other companies or switch to a different paper mill, causing unexpected shifts in paper quality.

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Updated: July 17, 2022
Categories: Good StuffTags: hot press paper, watercolor paper

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