Carve-right will be conducting a class on coloring scenic elements for themed environments The class schedule is To be determined
If you are interested in coloring scenic elements please send me an e-mail by clicking below This class will cover these topics, creating a color palette, mixing and applying colors, paint viscosities, masking and displacement and matching your natural references. This will be a three day course and lunch will be provided each day.
Let us know if your interested
Coloring can make or break a project. It is arguably the most important aspect of our industry. The idea is to match nature in color and texture. There are many ways to do this and there are a variety of color options to chose from, It can be integral, topical a combination of both! The industry is producing lots of options and we will look at some of them.
Color gradation can be very impactful, and tell a story. Here it says a large piece of rock has cracked and fallen away.
Sometimes subtlety is the solution. We've all heard that less is more. A subtle wash knocks it down and gives us exactly what we need.
Rusting tells us this is a piece of metal banding. Even though it is concrete the coloring tells us it is metal.
Rubble accumulation is a naturalistic touch. Each piece should stand on its own but giving each one a distinctive difference adds to the beauty.
Workshop Re-Cap
I had such an amazing time at our workshop last Fall. I enjoyed sharing what I've learned over the last thirty years with young aspiring artists, and I cannot wait to see what they produce in the following years. The pleasure was absolutely mine. I look forward to our next class where we will be fabricating trees and a variety of wood textures. Join our mailing list at the bottom of this page to stay up to date on what we do next! I love to talk shop! I can be reached at rlw@carve-right.com or via phone at (714) 318-3994. Rock on!
I'm very excited to share my knowledge of designing, sculpting, painting, and creating captivating naturalistic environments with you. I enjoy the chaos of nature and the way it creates such beautiful shapes and textures around the world. Rockwork is a medium and industry that is very inspiring to me, and I hope you find my instruction helpful on your journey. (In this photo, Exploring Masada on the edge of the Judean desert overlooking the Dead Sea.)
I have a variety of instructional videos covering all aspects of rockwork and fabrication, from planning to sculpting, painting, and more. Come check out one of my newest videos on sculpting Driftwood Handrails.