Category: Artists
Facts About Artist Vincent Van Gogh
Little Known Facts About One of Our Favorite Painters! At times, its a good idea to take a step back and learn about an artist. Often times we are stuck in the hustle and bustle of life, and of course creating our very own wonderful pieces of artwork. Jerry’s offers so much to artists from…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 31/03/2015
A Jerry’s Online Street Team Art Project with Ron Croci
Multi Media Artist Ron Croci demonstrates how to create an exciting Book Cover In our Artist Spotlight post about Ron Croci, we learned about this inspiring multi media artist and his love of art and the ocean. In this fun follow-a-long activity, Ron guides us step-by-step through the creation of a fantastic piece of…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 12/02/2015
Multi-Media Artist Ron Croci Painting Oils On Birch Panels Tutorial
Jerry’s Artist Spotlight: Artist Ron Croci Is Back With Another Great Art Project -Grab you Da Vinci Pro Birch Panel! 1. The Da Vinci Pro Birch Wood Panels– Nice smooth surface, no need to prep prior to base coating, Superb craftmanship, rigid quality control, warp resistant, kiln-dried New Zealand Pine cradle with Birch panel, Archival…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 10/02/2015
10 Memorable Fictional Artists from TV & Film
They may be fake but they still left quite an impression on the art world Although Movies and TV will often glorify occupations such as cops, doctors and lawyers in suits, it’s not too often that artists are portrayed and when they are, lets admit it, they’re played as a bit off. However, many times…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 25/07/2014
Sports & Art Illustrated with Artist Justyn Farano
Premier Sports and Entertainment Portraitist has painted Jordan, Jeter, Manning and many more Born in Fort Meyers, Florida in 1979, Justyn Farano‘s passion for sports and art began during his childhood as he started oil painting at the young age of 13. Influenced by sports-artists such as Stephen Holland, Farano’s art has evolved into it’s…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 14/05/2014
Happy 562nd Birthday Leonardo da Vinci
Tuesday April 15th marks this master painter’s 562nd birthday! Although this Tuesday marks tax day, it also marks the birthday of the original Renaissance Man! Leonardo da Vinci was born April 15, 1452 and was renowned for being a true archetype of the Renaissance with areas of expertise in fields such as art, painting, sculpture,…..
Jerry's -- 14/04/2014
Presidents That Paint
George W. Bush isn’t the Only Painter who Ran our Country Recently it’s come out that Former President George W. Bush has spent his last two years painting and is now displaying his portraits and paintings at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Texas. After some mixed reviews, general consensus is that he’s actually…..
Jerry's -- 08/04/2014
7 Steps to Fantasy Drawing with Artist Mark A. Nelson
A Jerry’s Online Street Team Art ProjectArtist Mark Nelson – Fantasy Drawing Walk-Through 7 Steps to Fantasy Drawing Materials Mark Nelson used: “Toned Paper Drawing” by Mark A. Nelson Step 1: For me, I start to develop the forms of the figures with just line/contour. I try to get a feel for the lights and…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 21/03/2014
Artist Spotlight with Charlie Spear and Charvin Oil Colors Review
Charlie Spear only uses Charvin Oils in his Fine Art Painting Charlie Spear was born in 1948 in the Midwest. The Era of Modern Art was in full swing with the Sixties generating an artistic smorgasbord of art styles and new media. Much of his early career was spent learning about art through teaching art. His imagery…..
Jerry's -- 11/03/2014
Illustrator Mica Angela Hendricks in Jerry’s Artist Spotlight!
Mica teams up with her daughter to create amazing pieces and illustrations! Mica Angela Hendricks is a graphic artist for MWR and a freelance Illustrator. She’s recently gained lots of attention for some very interesting, collaborative work she’s done with her 4 year old daughter. We at Jerry’s sat down for a quick Q&A with…..
Jerry's -- 13/12/2013
A Jerry’s Online Street Team Art Project with Mica Angela Hendricks
Illustrator and Daughter collaboration for a fun family project My name is Mica Angela Hendricks. I’m a graphic artist for MWR and a freelance illustrator. Several months ago, a blog post I did about allowing my daughter to illustrate with me went viral online, and has added a fun element to my own artwork. For…..
Jerry's -- 10/12/2013
A Jerry’s Online Street Team Art Project with Vicki Gould
Professional Painter Vicki Gould uses SoHo Urban Artist Oil Colors to create a gorgeous, realistic tiger! In her Artist Spotlight, we introduced Vicki Gould, an award-winning oil painter. From her experience, she finds that no other oil paints out SoHo Urban Artist Oil Colors for her style of painting. SoHo Oil colors provide a smooth…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 07/11/2013
Oil Painter Vicki Gould in Jerry’s Artist Spotlight
Introducing Vicki Gould Vicki Gould was born and reared in southern, rural Indiana but has deep Kentucky roots. Her father’s family was longtime residents of Carter County, Kentucky and her mother’s family called Clay County, KY their home for many years. Vicki currently lives on a small hilltop farm in wester Elliot County where she…..
Jerrys Blog Squad -- 05/11/2013
Oil Painter Alexey Steele in Jerry’s Artist Spotlight
Artist Alexey Steele uses Raphael canvas for his “novo-realistic” masterpiece – “The Dawn” Oil on linen 77″ x 186″ Alexey Steele, born in Kiev, Ukraine in 1967, began his art training at an early age in the studio of his father, the renowned Russian painter, Leonid Steele. He furthered his professional education at the prestigious Surikov…..
Jerry's -- 17/05/2013
Watercolorist Marcelo Daldoce works wonders in watercolors!
Brazilian artist Marcelo Daldoce works wonders in watercolors! Native to São Paulo, Brazil, Marcelo Daldoce moved to Miami in 2010 to pursue life as a full-time artist. While currently working out of his personal studio, the former Bakehouse Art Complex resident has focused his works with watercolor in wholly unique ways. Daldoce infuses the medium…..