Author Archives: Lucas Nickerson

Pigment Processing

Internet sleuthing is a tricky thing. I decided to put some of my own research here to help others that might be curious about making pigments from different sources. Knowing that copper is used to produce some wonderful colors led me to explore ways to make my own pigments for painting. Clay, metal oxides, andContinue reading “Pigment Processing”

Silver Point exploring

Silver point isn’t for everyone. If you’re a draftsperson who tends to erase a lot and make drastic changes while working, it may prove unforgiving.

Make Professional Round Brushes from Squirrel Hair and Goose Quills

Learn to create your own artist grade brushes that give you the finest lines.

My COVID-19 Carvings.

So, with the plague upon us, I decided to try my hand at something new. Woodcarving is something I have wanted to give a try at for a long time now, but have either been hesitant, had false-starts at, or hadn’t made a serious attempt to overcome the initial hump that comes with learning controlContinue reading “My COVID-19 Carvings.”

Sketches in Sanguine

Working my shift at the TRAG Gallery gives me some much needed time to sketch. Here’s a few from those recent shifts. The first is a sketch of one of the new lambs that live just a block away. They’re older now, but still every bit as cute as they were when they were bornContinue reading “Sketches in Sanguine”