The 2018 Academy Awards Moment That Made Me Smile Big!
Kelly Ripa on the Oscar's Red Carpet
One of my favorite moments from 2018’s 90th Academy Awards show was when host Jimmy Kimmel announced the need to thank the people who truly make all the awards and accolades possible — the movie goers! He said “I don’t just want us to clap, applause is nice, but I really want to thank them.” He then proceeded to take a motley band of stars (Including Gal Gadot, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Mark Hamill, Lupita Nyong’o, Emily Blunt, Ansel Elgort, Armie Hammer, Margot Robbie and Guillermo del Toro) all decked out in their Oscar best to the TCL Chinese Theatre across the street where an unsuspecting audience was watching a preview screening of the movie “A Wrinkle in Time.”
The audience didn’t know that the theater was equipped with cameras, nor that these hollywood stars were waiting to greet them complete with candy and hotdog cannons. I loved the moments it created when the room burst into excitement. I’m sure those moviegoers will never forget that WOW experience. And it was all apart of the Oscars!
Here's some of my red carpet sketches:
My Secrets to Creating Mixed Media Art
Have you ever wished you could peek over an artists shoulder to watch them work? Ever wondered about the process or tools & supplies used? Or wished for a peek into an artist's working studio space? Lean in closer for some secrets!
Well, I recently had the opportunity to participate in a Facebook Live broadcast where I did just that, as well as completed a live demonstration finishing a mixed media pet portrait.
See how it went from this...
...to this! Watch the video below!
And although it will live on in the archives over at the Vango Art Facebook page, I thought it would be great to share with all of you who frequent my blog.
While you might not have the benefit of watching it live, you can still ask me any questions you might have. Just leave your questions in the comment section below!
Like the final piece? It's called "Van Gogh's Dog" and is a mixed media piece on 11 x 9 paper. It's available for purchase.
Stories Behind the Art: Episode 1
Today I used Periscope (a live stream broadcasting app) to do something a little new. I'm starting to share some of the stories behind my art.
Today I used Periscope (a live stream broadcasting app) to do something a little new. I'm starting to share some of the stories behind my art. Here's the video for your enjoyment. Are you on Periscope? Follow me!