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Gavin Whitehead | Raven

This week, I have an interview with Gavin Whitehead, the creator and host of The Art of Crime and a new limited series, Raven. Find Gavin online: Raven The Art of Crime www.theartofcrimepodcast.com The African American Wax Museum of Harlem was established in 1989 by the eccentric ...  Show more

Chuck Close

Chuck Close said when a problem seems overwhelming, you should break it down into smaller pieces. To tackle the photorealistic faces, Chuck Close would use a grid. He broke the image down into sections allowing him to focus on the lines, shapes, and proportions one little bit at ...  Show more

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