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The creative arts and I go way back. Sometimes they've been my trade, sometimes they've been my distraction. Regardless, they have always been a part of my life.
I've bounced around various disciplines. For the most part, I'm going to focus on the visual arts here. I'm not only going to present my best work, but also some of the works that have been stepping stones along the way. While it's generally the artistic destinations that garner all the attention, I like to cast a light on the journey.
Please enjoy the images and articles. If you have any questions, feel free to send me a message.
All images © CJ Carter
Testing Future with Tamiya and E’tac Paints on Styrene
Tests to see how using Future floor finish will change the results from a previous paint test. Here we are looking at improvements to paint adhesion as well as vulnerability to a small set of solvents. Continue reading
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Testing Tamiya and E’tac Paints on Styrene
Since I’ve never painted models with acrylic paints, I’m performing some tests before using them on an actual build. With any luck at all, it will help me avoid any nasty surprises later. Continue reading
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The 1/144 Spaceship Model Projects
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I’ve come a long way since being a kid building models in the 1960s. With the recent gift of a couple of models, I now have the opportunity to see if you can teach an old modeler some new tricks. Continue reading
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Scratchboard – We Fear No Elephants
It’s been a while since I’ve done a straight-up scratchboard piece. Even I get into the habit of dipping into the color well, so it’s a very pleasant change when I go back to the nibs, pins, and erasers of plain ol’ black & white scratch work. Continue reading
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How do Artists Create Art Masterpieces | Artpromotivate
How do Artists Create Art Masterpieces | Artpromotivate.
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Tutorial: Sizing Artwork Images With Photoshop
Getting non-digital artwork into a computer so that the sides are straight and in proportion can be difficult. I made this video to show how, using Photoshop, a photo of a painting, drawing, or other rectangular piece of art can easily be made proportional, with horizontally and vertically straight edges in about a minute with very little fuss.
