James Gurney’s Lecture

As I mentioned at the FRCH Annual Breakfast, James Gurney, Author and Illustrator extraordinaire, will speak about his work and expertise here at FRCH.  This will be an extremely informative and inspirational session and we are truly excited to have this opportunity, which is being coordinated through FRCH’s Training and Development Committee.

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How to Paint a Mural

In the age of digital reproductions and high-end printing, some of the old ways are still the best.  Hand painted murals provide a high degree of impact for both interior and exterior spaces. Read more of this post

Collecting and Reusing Entertainment Props

Props used in movies and theme parks have become a hot commodity for both collectors and retailers.  Auction houses all over the U.S. are venturing into the entertainment world and finding an endless stream of customers.

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The Multiplane Effect

We can learn a lot about rendering a good composition by watching cartoons.  Art directors on some of the earliest shorts and features understood the importance of pulling an audience into a scene with the use of background, middle-ground and foreground elements.  Read more of this post

Renderings That Launched Empires

Visualizing a project is a vital part of design.  Communicating a concept well gives the client and design team confidence to move forward in a constructive and inspired way.

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2D Place in a 3D Space

 

Kurt Wenner is a master street painter, artist and teacher.  His work has been seen around the world in magazines like Architectural Digest and in theme parks, television specials and books.  I was lucky enough to study with Kurt and take several of his outstanding workshops. 

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Theme Park Props “Skeleton Pirate”

 Some very unique and amazing props found in theme parks and themed environments are often made from ordinary and easy to find objects.  The skeleton pirates in the Pirates of the Caribbean ride were not sculpted at Disney, but purchased from an anatomical company and dressed as pirates.

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How to Make a Pirate Cannon

Just in time for Christmas!  Intimidate family and friends with your very own realistic 18th century Pirate Cannon.

Below is a step by step tutorial.

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