July 2012 | Allison Richter Wildlife Studio

Creating a tone for an image

Posted on July 26, 2012 at 7:10 am by allisonrichter / Influences in my life and art / 0

Many times when I paint, I want my pieces to feel more cohesive. My technique that I like to use to create an overall tone is I mix together a thin glaze of color that I would like to apply to my painting in appropriate areas. Sometimes I will leave

My art as a feature article for the Henry Daily Herald

Posted on July 24, 2012 at 12:56 pm by allisonrichter / Publications / 0

Such great news. I am featured in the Henry Daily Herald thanks to Johnny Jackson who is a writer for the paper. I hope everyone gets a chance to read the very nice article he wrote on my art. http://www.henryherald.com/news/2012/jul/23/mcdonough-artist-thrives-amid-economic-woes/

The blurry stage

Posted on July 20, 2012 at 7:10 am by allisonrichter / Influences in my life and art / 0

This week I thought I would touch on the blurry stage of my work. I love making the bird or animal I am painting the focus of my work, but sometimes when you have created the background vs the foreground, the foreground to me looks like it has been stuck

Allison Richter Wildlife Artist selected as a featured artist in Wildlife Art Journal’s Gallery of the Commons

Posted on July 18, 2012 at 11:09 am by allisonrichter / Publications / 0

Exciting News! I have been chosen to be one of a select almost 100 wildlife artists featured in this summer’s Wildlife Art Journal. Check it out: http://www.wildlifeartjournal.com/articles/wildlife-art-journal-premium-content/spring-2012/365/waj-s-gallery-of-the-commons-returns-nearly-100-artworks-featured.html Press Release is now available: http://www.allisonrichterwildlifestudio.com/press/AllisonRichterPressReleaseWAJPublished.pdf

New Listings on e-bay

Posted on July 13, 2012 at 11:03 am by allisonrichter / Art for Sale / 0

Ah e-bay. Now besides being able to order directly through my site allisonrichterwildlifestudio.com, you can now also order through e-bay. Be sure to check it out. http://www.ebay.com/sch/arwildlifestudio/m.html?_nkw&_armrs=1&_from&_ipg&_trksid=p3686

How do you enjoy your art?

Posted on July 11, 2012 at 10:10 am by allisonrichter / Questions and surveys / 0

A fun question for art enthusiasts. Everyone has their own personal reasons for buying, collecting, and placing art. A viewer can connect with something visual and gather a feeling that they feel distinctly along with added notes of common feelings felt by other viewers. This brought a question to my

Choosing the right medium

Posted on July 5, 2012 at 10:10 am by allisonrichter / Influences in my life and art / 0

Sometimes in art and life, it’s not about what medium I would like to use. Life gives you lessons in what areas you really shouldn’t venture. Without this failed experience though, how would you know it’s not right for you? It’s a great lesson to learn. I love sculpture. Love

Thick Skin – growing up with my mom as an artist

Posted on July 3, 2012 at 10:10 am by allisonrichter / Influences in my life and art / 0

Every artist is told time and time again to learn to have thick skin. There’s a good reason for this. Not everyone will like, validate, display, or purchase your art. Your art is as unique and individual as you are. Not only is it defined by you, but it’s also

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