by Chris Messer | Feb 8, 2021 | Drawings
I have always just looked at things when I draw in order to have a reference to go off of when I sketch on paper. Today I just looked into my memory banks and just doodled whatever came to mind. I didn’t have any theme or anything, Just wanted to draw. I do want...
by Chris Messer | Feb 2, 2021 | Drawings
For my birthday, which is in January, I ordered a few new pens. Two of them are vintage and came from Europe. They took about two weeks to arrive, but it was worth it. The nibs are fine and EF (extra fine) which will allow me to make some nice details. Right now I...
by Chris Messer | Jan 25, 2021 | Drawings
I used to be very fast and loose with my sketching. I would almost just scribble with my pen or pencil across the page even if I was doodling or trying to draw something realistic. The one thing I learned from writing in a journal every day is that in order for your...
by Chris Messer | Jan 18, 2021 | Drawings, Workshops
I started to get back into drawing more. I figured that if I start drawing more often that it would translate better into my paintings. I’m looking to improve my basic drawing skills in order to create better paintings. I picked up a sketchpad and some drawing...
by Chris Messer | Jan 12, 2021 | Body and Face Painting, Future Events, Live Installation Painting, Paintings
As it seems, 2021 is shaping up to be a repeat of last year. I really miss painting people, it was something I did just about every weekend and even though it was a lot of work most of the time I still had a ton of fun doing it. About this time last year I was wishing...