GG is an artist

Posted on June 05, 2008 in Easels painting

Her first experience with ! Author: chompsky8 Keywords: gg paint baby easel Added: February 27, 2008 http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/spec/archome/mic53.htmProduction number 53Production title: Holbrook Does a MuralProduction date: 1953Color / no soundTotal running time: 00:29:00Derived from 16 mm film.Available in VHS, DVD, DVCAM and mini-DV.There is no production information concerning this film. However, it was probably produced by the University of Florida. This film might be the draft version and outtakes of the final version of the film. A script for the final version exists indicating that there was to be sound with the film as well as a list of credits.The film documents the creation of the mural "A history of learning in Florida" by artist Hollis Holbrook. The mural appears in the Research Room of the Dept. of Special Collections at the George A. Smathers Libraries. Preliminary drawings and sketches are shown as well as the medium of paint (egg tempera) used. The scaffolding and actual painting of the mural on the north wall in what was then the Humanities Room in Library East are shown.Contents (see part 1 and 3 for the full video)10:09 Holbrook draws a figure using charcoal.10:55 He gradually turns the pages of his sketchbook over to show various drawings and sketches of Indians, a ship, and men in Spanish armor.11:23 A large drawing on a wall with many scenes is shown. The words "vote here" are printed to one side.12:38 Holbrook finishes a sketch and pins it to the large drawing on the wall.13:00 Holbrook stands on a ladder and darkens the lines around one of the figures.13:38 In his studio he paints and then places the small painting on an easel.13:58 Holbrook gets into a station wagon and drives off. The car stops by the 13th Street underpass and a train can be seen going by on the trestle above. Graffiti can be seen on the wall.14:49 The station wagon pulls in near the south end of Library East and the Murphree Memorial Statue can be seen to the right.15:09 Holbrook and another man (Edward Anderson) go up the stairs inside Library East.15:20 The entrance with the sign above the room "Humanities Room" is shown and then the scaffolding covering the top of the north wall.15:43 Holbrook and Anderson are on the scaffolding and "line" the wall. This involves coating a long string with colored chalk. The line is stretched and snapped and a line is created similar to that on a sketch or cartoon.16:14 The mural scenes have been sketched onto the white gessoed wall and Holbrook uses a metal tool to engrave the charcoal lines. He then uses sand paper to erase the charcoal lines.18:04 Holbrook mixes the paints using the egg yolk and dry pigment and obtains an orange color.18:34 On the top level of the scaffold Holbrook paints and the middle area is still white.19:38 The film darkens19:56 The film lightens again and Holbrook can be seen painting the middle area a brownish color.20:35 Holbrook continues painting the middle section which is now red in color. A figure has taken shape and the figure and drapery can be seen. Holbrook draws in the right arm and hand of the figure in outline form. Author: UFlibraries Keywords: uf gators florida university holbrook special collections library libraries east main george smathers Added: February 14, 2008

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(artist easel,art auctions,buying paintings) Art in Review (New ...

Posted on June 05, 2008 in Portable easel

... especially on three little-known, more open Wheeler works from the early 1940s. read more. Tags: portable easel , studio easels , art auctions, musical magnetic easel , professional artist easel , quartet easel parts, gold, black. Even preschoolers feel comfortable with technology most adults learned as an adult... cell phones, iPods, computers, the list is growing at a dramatic pace. But children don't think of electronic devices as high-tech - just another magical gizmo that entertains them. Toys that can engage a child in a unique way will deliver a memorable play experience they'll want to come back to.Introducing the SparkArt Creativity System(tm) Easel from Fisher-Price. It incorporates cool technology and classic play patterns into one of kids' favorite activities, drawing - providing them with interactive tools that truly inspire creativity and imagination in countless ways. This full-sized easel, with its giant dry-erase canvas, is especially designed for interactive play - to take children beyond scribbles and introduce them to the basics of drawing. Its magical technology gets kids' creative juices flowing and keeps them going with audio prompts that inspire with colors, sounds, objects and letters to help further their artistic expression.Using the unique SparkArt Pod with the tethered optical reader "pen," simply touch the pen to the icons for the creative prompts and inspiration. For example, touch the monkey magnet to hear monkey sounds - does it inspire you to draw a tree, or a banana? Or, touch the color icon for suggestions on what colors to use. Or, touch the dry-erase activity sheets to reveal fun facts and sounds that prompt creativity and really bring the drawing to life.The SparkArt Easel incorporates more than 600 word combinations and 175 sound effects to spark tons of creativity in little artists. All this content is housed in a portable SparkArt Pod, so kids can take the fun with them wherever they go. The easel features two height positions to grow with the child and it converts easily into a creativity table. It will retail for approximately $79.99; is appropriate for ages 3 and up; and is available now. For more information, log onto www.fisher-price.com.Produced for Fisher-Price Author: Medialink Keywords: Toys Children Creativity Innovative Added: October 20, 2006 famous painter artist easel list of famous painters leonardo da vinci paintings

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Soltek- the ultimate plein air easel?

Posted on April 23, 2008 in Portable easel

Easel #3: The Soltek. All hail and bow down to the mother of all plein air easels ! Okay, my Soltek has had its problems, but I still love this easel . The Soltek is a portable easel that seems to be in a class by itself. ... Even preschoolers feel comfortable with technology most adults learned as an adult... cell phones, iPods, computers, the list is growing at a dramatic pace. But children don't think of electronic devices as high-tech - just another magical gizmo that entertains them. Toys that can engage a child in a unique way will deliver a memorable play experience they'll want to come back to.Introducing the SparkArt Creativity System(tm) Easel from Fisher-Price. It incorporates cool technology and classic play patterns into one of kids' favorite activities, drawing - providing them with interactive tools that truly inspire creativity and imagination in countless ways. This full-sized easel, with its giant dry-erase canvas, is especially designed for interactive play - to take children beyond scribbles and introduce them to the basics of drawing. Its magical technology gets kids' creative juices flowing and keeps them going with audio prompts that inspire with colors, sounds, objects and letters to help further their artistic expression.Using the unique SparkArt Pod with the tethered optical reader "pen," simply touch the pen to the icons for the creative prompts and inspiration. For example, touch the monkey magnet to hear monkey sounds - does it inspire you to draw a tree, or a banana? Or, touch the color icon for suggestions on what colors to use. Or, touch the dry-erase activity sheets to reveal fun facts and sounds that prompt creativity and really bring the drawing to life.The SparkArt Easel incorporates more than 600 word combinations and 175 sound effects to spark tons of creativity in little artists. All this content is housed in a portable SparkArt Pod, so kids can take the fun with them wherever they go. The easel features two height positions to grow with the child and it converts easily into a creativity table. It will retail for approximately $79.99; is appropriate for ages 3 and up; and is available now. For more information, log onto www.fisher-price.com.Produced for Fisher-Price Author: Medialink Keywords: Toys Children Creativity Innovative Added: October 20, 2006 leonardo professional artist easel list of famous painters famous painters

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artist easels,easel - Trackers serve as arms, legs for painters ...

Posted on April 23, 2008 in Artist easels

... tracker technique, enabling the artist to have greater control over the work and a more expansive ability to communicate their concept. read more. Technorati Tags: artists , lefens, artist , trackers, work, tracker, artist easels , easel . http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/spec/archome/mic53.htmProduction number 53Production title: Holbrook Does a MuralProduction date: 1953Color / no soundTotal running time: 00:29:00Derived from 16 mm film.Available in VHS, DVD, DVCAM and mini-DV.There is no production information concerning this film. However, it was probably produced by the University of Florida. This film might be the draft version and outtakes of the final version of the film. A script for the final version exists indicating that there was to be sound with the film as well as a list of credits.The film documents the creation of the mural "A history of learning in Florida" by artist Hollis Holbrook. The mural appears in the Research Room of the Dept. of Special Collections at the George A. Smathers Libraries. Preliminary drawings and sketches are shown as well as the medium of paint (egg tempera) used. The scaffolding and actual painting of the mural on the north wall in what was then the Humanities Room in Library East are shown.Contents (see part 1 and 3 for the full video)10:09 Holbrook draws a figure using charcoal.10:55 He gradually turns the pages of his sketchbook over to show various drawings and sketches of Indians, a ship, and men in Spanish armor.11:23 A large drawing on a wall with many scenes is shown. The words "vote here" are printed to one side.12:38 Holbrook finishes a sketch and pins it to the large drawing on the wall.13:00 Holbrook stands on a ladder and darkens the lines around one of the figures.13:38 In his studio he paints and then places the small painting on an easel.13:58 Holbrook gets into a station wagon and drives off. The car stops by the 13th Street underpass and a train can be seen going by on the trestle above. Graffiti can be seen on the wall.14:49 The station wagon pulls in near the south end of Library East and the Murphree Memorial Statue can be seen to the right.15:09 Holbrook and another man (Edward Anderson) go up the stairs inside Library East.15:20 The entrance with the sign above the room "Humanities Room" is shown and then the scaffolding covering the top of the north wall.15:43 Holbrook and Anderson are on the scaffolding and "line" the wall. This involves coating a long string with colored chalk. The line is stretched and snapped and a line is created similar to that on a sketch or cartoon.16:14 The mural scenes have been sketched onto the white gessoed wall and Holbrook uses a metal tool to engrave the charcoal lines. He then uses sand paper to erase the charcoal lines.18:04 Holbrook mixes the paints using the egg yolk and dry pigment and obtains an orange color.18:34 On the top level of the scaffold Holbrook paints and the middle area is still white.19:38 The film darkens19:56 The film lightens again and Holbrook can be seen painting the middle area a brownish color.20:35 Holbrook continues painting the middle section which is now red in color. A figure has taken shape and the figure and drapery can be seen. Holbrook draws in the right arm and hand of the figure in outline form. Author: UFlibraries Keywords: uf gators florida university holbrook special collections library libraries east main george smathers Added: February 14, 2008

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University of Florida, Holbrook Does a Mural, part 1

Posted on April 23, 2008 in Studio easels

http://web.uflib.ufl.edu/spec/archome/mic53.htmProduction number 53Production title: Holbrook Does a MuralProduction date: 1953Color / no soundTotal running time: 00:29:00Derived from 16 mm film.Available in VHS, DVD, DVCAM and mini-DV.There is no production information concerning this film. However, it was probably produced by the University of Florida. This film might be the draft version and outtakes of the final version of the film. A script for the final version exists indicating that there was to be sound with the film as well as a list of credits.The film documents the creation of the mural "A history of learning in Florida" by artist Hollis Holbrook. The mural appears in the Research Room of the Dept. of Special Collections at the George A. Smathers Libraries. Preliminary drawings and sketches are shown as well as the medium of paint (egg tempera) used. The scaffolding and actual painting of the mural on the north wall in what was then the Humanities Room in Library East are shown.Contents0:00 Blank at first with test pattern numbers appearing0:21 A hand is shown tilting a jar and pouring a small amount out onto what is a glass surface viewed from below. A brush then moves dry powder paint into the liquid medium and mixes the colors.0:47 The main UF campus and the large parking lot is shown0:59 Interior of Library East1:11 Hollis Holbrook is shown in his studio seated before an easel and then smoking a cigarette1:27 Holbrook is shown seated at a round table with bookcases behind him. Stanley West comes in carrying some books and he sits at the table. West opens one of the books and shows it to Holbrook.1:58 View of trees and Spanish moss. The camera pans down the trees and focuses on the lake. A man (probably Holbrook) walks away from the lake shore where he had been standing.2:21 Holbrook shown at the table again looking at the books. A view from above shows him sketching on a drawing pad. He marks sections in each book with slips of paper and then closes them. The pictures in the books include flowers, people, and biblical scenes.3:00 Holbrook is shown sketching again and then he looks up toward the ceiling3:45 One of the large fluorescent ceiling lights is shown, the tall windows in the Humanities Room, and the scaffolding erected on the north wall above the glass entry doors.4:07 Holbrook is seen by the lake and then an anhinga and the lake.4:51 Holbrook walks up to his studio and enters. 5:19 He draws on some paper and then smokes5:41 Different sketches are shown6:31 Holbrook shown smoking again and then he begins to draw6:44 Holbrook paints on a small canvas7:00 The method of egg tempera preparation is shown from the breaking and separating of the egg white and the egg yolk to the mixing of the yolk and then the addition of dry pigment. He is shown painting using this medium. He scrapes away the mixture, adds more liquid yolk and dry pigment and continues painting.9:43 Different small draft paintings are shown including one which resembles the final version of the mural. Author: UFlibraries Keywords: uf gators florida university holbrook special collections library libraries east main george smathers Added: February 13, 2008 Move a heavy panel up and down with ease on the counter weighted Sorg easel Author: eyewoo Keywords: Studio Easel easel Sorg Added: December 18, 2006 famous painter leonardo painter da vinci

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