Concept to Canvas

Concept to Canvas

By Gabor SvagrikArtsVisual Arts
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Concept to Canvas episodes

  • Mixing Greens with - Matt Smith as special guest
    Greens are always interesting to mix since they can lean warm or cool. Today I have Matt Smith in the studio with me giving your his answer on why we should mix our greens. 
    Matt Smith videos:
    https://tucsonartacademyonline.com/matt-smith-artist-instructional-video
    Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos.
    Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/
    Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/
    Facebook business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart
    5 min
  • Premix Colors (or NOT)

    I do not premix color but I know some good artists that do. In this episode, I will share my thoughts on this topic which might encourage you to try something new. 

    Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos.

    Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/

    Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/

    Facebook business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart

    4 min
  • Why I Dont Use Raw Umber

    I stopped using pre mixed raw umber many years ago. It really helped me to think more about color and use pre mixed versions. In this episode I will tell you why I think it's a good idea that you should stop using it also. 


    Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos. 

    Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ 

    Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ 

    Facebook business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart

    5 min
  • Camera is Not Bad But...

    I want to debunk that uses of the camera. There is lots of bad information floating out there about the use of the camera in art. In this episode, I will let you know my angel on this topic.  


    Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos. 

    Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ 

    Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ 

    Facebook business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart

    5 min
  • Is Painting Same As Drawing?

    I think there is a misconception about the wet medium as not drawing. In this episode I think I will clear up some this confusion. 

    Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos. 

    Website

    svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ 

    Instagram

    www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ 

    Facebook

    business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart

    6 min
  • Should I use texture with oils?

    With oil paints we have the ability to create a third dimension. In this episode I will talk about my thinking on using texture in your art. 

    Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos. 

    Website svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ 

    Instagram www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ 

    Facebook business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart

    7 min
  • Is A Outdoor Painting Better?

    This is often a hot topic amongst painters but I thought to put my two cents into to. I have been painting outdoors for over 20 years so I think I have some experience with this. 

    Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos. 

    Website

    svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ 

    Instagram

    www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ 

    Facebook

    business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart

    5 min
  • Use Pastels Like Paint
    When I use the pastel medium I like to call it painting. I treat is similar to oil paint. Mixing and blending on the paper. Listen to this episode my thought on this topic 
    Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos. 
    Website
    svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ 
    Instagram
    www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ 
    Facebook
    business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart
    4 min
  • H or B for Pencils

    Drawing is such a fundamental process in art that we need to pursue it for all of our lives. I want to share with you my favorite soft pencil that I use most of the time. 

    Here is a fun link to a site that will explain all about pencil

    https://pencils.com/hb-graphite-grading-scale/

    Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos. 

    Website

    svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ 

    Instagram

    www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ 

    Facebook

    business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart

    4 min
  • Natural or Synthetic Brushes

    The materials of brushes are changing with modern science but I think you will enjoy to hear my thoughts on what I like to use. This is the link to the synthetic line of brushes that are close to hog bristle

    https://www.rosemaryandco.com/oil-brushes/ivory-oils/ivory-long-flats

    Make sure to visit my blog for free instructional videos. 

    Website

    svagrikfineart.com/gabor-svagrik-blog/ 

    Instagram

    www.instagram.com/svagrikart/ 

    Facebook

    business.facebook.com/svagrikfineart

    3 min

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I am a professional artist-teacher-blogger with over 25 years of first hand experience. This podcast is to help you in this great journey we call art.