LARKIN LIVESAY, JR.

In this tutorial we will discuss how to paint a Semi-Trailer Truck. The client wanted a painting of one of their trucks on a Slate Clock. Our normal size slates that we work with are 6" x 9", 9" x 12" and 12" x 24". They wanted a larger size so we were able to cut a piece of slate 14" x 14". We use only recycled roofing slate from old houses, mainly from the Northeastern states. For the clock area I screen printed the numbers and drilled a hole in the center, then attached a simple clock motor and hands. You can purchase clock movements at any hobby or art store. Materials used: Slate  - I use old roofing slate, cut to size, sanded and sealed for painting. I will write a separate article about that process. I also sell prepped slate ready for painting. Acrylic Paints  - Use your favorite. For the base coat I prefer Ceramcoat Craft paint, as it’s designed for ceramics and stone. For the rest I use a mixture of craft paints and Artist heavier ...

Tutorial: Painting A Pet Portrait On Slate                                            Photo 1. In this tutorial we will primarily be discussing the process I use for painting Pet Portraits on Slate, but most of the techniques should work for canvas as well. I want to stress here that this is the tehnique I developed for painting portraits fairly quickly, since the price point on slate is limited, but you may wish to spend more time and paint higher end portraits on canvas. I also enjoy working on canvas, but this seemed to be a niche that I slid into while running a craft shop in The Great Smoky Mtns. in Tennessee.                                            Photo 2. Materials used: Slate  - I use old roofing slate, cut to size, sanded and sealed for...

I have a degree in Fine and Advertising Art from Carson-Newman University. My primary source of income is the design and manufacturing of signs, decals, t-sirts and banners, but I am also active in illustration and fine art, electronics and anything I can make with my hands. On a personal note, I have a beautiful wife and two great children. We live in East Tennessee, near the Great Smoky Mtns.  I have been an avid reader since I picked up my first book, and continue to love reading sci-fi, fantasy, horror, military and anything related to science, technology and astronomy. I am interested in everything related to art, literature, movies, gaming, travel and family life. I started this blog to discuss those areas of interest, but will probably delve into many more topics. Thank you for your time, questions and comments welcome! Follow for much more to come. -Larkin This are links to my business website and blog. http://www.livesaygrafix.com https://livesaygrafix.blo...