How was it done?
The How~To of specific artistic pieces. Includes oil paint, water colours, pastel and charcoal. And mishaps and mistakes.
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Canvas Repairs
The Skateboard and Canvas Incident: this painting was destined for an exhibition in 2018. And it nearly made it, if not for the undeniable rip right through the centre.
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The Mill at Night
This painting is a view of Building 21, Lobethal Woollen Mill. The aesthetics of the Mill’s nineteenth century buildings change with the time of day, the weather and my own mood.
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The Mill at Noon
It’s the midday light in this panoramic fisheye view of Building 21 that emphasizes the architectural beauty and vivid colours of the Lobethal Woollen Mill buildings.
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Building 16 – Lobethal Woollen Mill
It has always been about the people and the community – that’s what makes it a welcoming home.
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How to paint a Harley in 9 steps
Harley Davidson Super Glide (2006 FXD) ©2017 Kendrea Rhodes All Rights Reserved
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Happy Accidents – painting becomes drawing
Not all accidents are bad, this one was almost comical as I carefully selected my water colour paints that would create the 70s stripes. My mentor, Anne, saved me with only seconds to spare — you see, I’d drawn the picture underneath the stripes in a watercolour pencil.
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Abandoned original artwork
Making many copies of my own artwork provided freedom—I found myself taking risks because I wasn’t worried about losing the original drawing.
