by Dan Turner | Mar 19, 2011 | Art Descriptions, Creativity, Original Art by Dan Turner
Although there are literally thousands of images of this architectural icon, the Sydney Opera House ultimately proved irresistible — I had to create my own! The finished piece evolved from multiple layers of fractals and color, all sandwiched together digitally to...
by Dan Turner | Nov 16, 2009 | Creativity, Design
Rolling Art! I’m writing today from my “Is this cool or what?” department. After more than 50 years, Mercedes-Benz will once again produce a gullwing sports car. Have a look: Nice, yes? Their mid-1950s 300 SL is counted among the world’s most...
by Dan Turner | May 4, 2009 | Art Descriptions, Creativity, Finishing Recommendations, Original Art by Dan Turner, Technique
When it comes to creating art, I’m managing to stay productive. I completed MAPLE TWIST this past weekend and couldn’t wait to plug it into the blog. Once again, I worked extensively with various grayscale versions of this piece throughout its creation,...
by Dan Turner | Jan 27, 2009 | Art Descriptions, Creativity, Finishing Recommendations, Original Art by Dan Turner, Sedona, Technique
I must be in my RED period; I couldn’t get enough red when working on these two ethereal pieces. That, and Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. For all you lovers. Hmmm. Is framed art more impressive than a card? Oh my yes! It’s fun to be up...
by Dan Turner | Sep 21, 2008 | Creativity, Finishing Recommendations
Artists are a lost bunch. All of us. We’re always pushing the envelope, burning the midnight oil, biting off more than we can chew and forging trails where there aren’t any. I may look like I know exactly what I’m doing, but I can assure you...
by Dan Turner | Sep 14, 2008 | Art Descriptions, Creativity, Finishing Recommendations, Original Dan Turner Art, Technique
I generally keep my work color-neutral until the final stages, preferring to concentrate on concept, composition, design, and focal point before developing a color palette. This insures that the work has a solid tonal foundation which isn’t lost when color is...
