by Fred Campos | My Art, Techniques, Wearable Art
This project came together quite fast – only somewhere around 3 leisurely hours – and it’s made entirely from fabric remnants, chosen to approximate the color of reddish and brown hair. I made it up as I went along, so I’ll do my best to...
by Fred Campos | My Art, Techniques
F.A.Q. About My Artworks Because my work is a bit unusual, here are some quick answers to things you might be wondering… Where do you get your materials? Pack ratting, lucky finds on walks, anywhere I can find things other people have discarded. But I especially...
by Fred Campos | Nostalgia, Techniques
Lately I’ve needed a little extra *push* to get some things done that I’ve been procrastinating. I’m posting this on my wall for motivation, and wanted to share it just in case it inspires all of you as well. A young girl in New england wrote down...
by Fred Campos | Techniques
I recently had a Martha Stewart moment. After making up some cookies for a bachelorette party, I realized that I didn’t have an appropriate Tupperware container to hold all of them. Really, I didn’t have any sort of plastic or glass container to put them...
by Fred Campos | Techniques
Since I’ve been able to clear out the garage, and have put all my “junk” into my new cabinets (thanks, mom!) I once again have the space I need to break out the stinky oil paints again. Really I am not offended by their stinky-ness, but I can’t...
by Fred Campos | Techniques
Does the thought of an impending art critique bring tears to your eyes? Does it make you feel like crying in your Wheaties?–(who came up with that phrase, anyway?) For a lot of art students, it certainly does, and can be very intimidating, especially if...