Lucas Nickerson

More Sharing Pieces!

A few new pieces this week! I really should be outside working…

Another Painting Process

Instead of outlining every little thing I do to complete a painting, I’m going to simply post the process photos. If anyone has questions, please message me or comment below. Thanks for looking!

Messing around with sanguine Part 3

They feel the same when drawing, but no matter how hard I press or how many layered lines I put down, the light orange is all they give me.

I thought I’d post a bit of my process for painting a portrait in oils. Or, at least, a step-by-step guide to my basic stages. Stage 1ish: The drawing and toning. I usually draw my composition directly on the panel or canvas. I tone the board with a careful brushing of matte medium , thenContinue reading “Pet Portrait Process”

Valentine 2018

Every year, my wife and I create a Valentine for each other. It’s really all we do for Valentine’s Day. Here’s mine to her for this year!

Messing around with sanguine Part 2

They feel the same when drawing, but no matter how hard I press or how many layered lines I put down, the light orange is all they give me.

Copper Point Experiment

I’ve never attempted metal point work before, but really enjoyed my experiment with copper point. It has all the aesthetic benefits of using a hard pencil lead, but makes the user more aware of their marks because it isn’t easily erasable. If you’ve ever enjoyed the challenge of working with pen and ink or loveContinue reading “Copper Point Experiment”

Messing around with sanguine

I’ve always been fascinated by traditional tools. Painting, woodworking, anything- there is something about seeing what creations and solutions people have come up with using these basic tools. I also love the accessibility of the original form, making it easier for me to customize tools or create my own. I started using the lumps ofContinue reading “Messing around with sanguine”

Huginn and Muninn

Here’s my representation of Huginn and Muninn. Huginn represents the careful and intricate weaving of our thoughts. Muninn, on the other hand, is a more deceitful raven. Memory can be a foggy place, making the past less vivid in substance- yet more colorful and direct in retrospect. Anyways- here ya go! Oil on canvas.