Did you know that nobody can say with any certainty who invented the Solidbody electric guitar? it is clear though, that during the 1940’s there were a number of experimentally minded people looking into the problem of feedback , sustain , etc. Ultimately they were all reaching the same conclusions. Bigsby Merle Travis , 1947Continue reading “The Straturday Evening Post :: The Solidbody Pioneers”
Tag Archives: Art
Book Reviews :: Pen and Ink
It’s been a whirlwind of life since December, probably the busiest non-stop season I’ve ever experienced. In all of the bustle I’ve had to fight hard to find some creative , meditative art space, but managed to slip some reading and sketching in this evening. I revisited a great little Walter Foster publication book thatContinue reading “Book Reviews :: Pen and Ink”
Night Owl :: Nightime Vibed
When do you feel most productive? I love this question because I feel that I can speak out true the night owls that “get going” late at night. The arrows that fly by day are a bit much for me at times, preventing the creativity I can achieve in the mysterious silence of the evening.Continue reading “Night Owl :: Nightime Vibed”
Color Charts
Below I have recorded some tints from different cases of mediums to be used for reference. I hope that these can help out when making some choices for experimentation or projects. The cases are of Derwent Inktense, Derwent Coloursoft, Fabre Castelle Art Grip Aquarelle, and Derwent Graphitint. Derwent Inktense :: Derwent Coloursoft :: Fabre CastelleContinue reading “Color Charts”
PANTONE on Fashion :: A Century of Color in Design
It’s time for a new book review, which is pleasurable for McGlamorous, the PANTONE on Fashion :: A Century of Color in Design. I found this gem of a book at a Homegoods store on the clearance aisle and could not resist! At first glance, the photos will catch your eye, especially if you likeContinue reading “PANTONE on Fashion :: A Century of Color in Design”
