THE ELEMENTS OF STYLE – Different techniques from the same hand

This catalog of examples can be used for determining specifications for contract paintings, murals, wayside exhibits, printed illustrations and other such projects.

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Many critters crammed into one image shows an ecosystem in play. Takes some time, but I’ve now painted well over 100 of these elaborate paintings.

Example 1:
Full-color acrylics on paper or board

 

Used for large museum exhibits, outdoor wayside panels or any project that requires realisitic detail.

Example 2;
Straight Watercolor – High color

Many hundreds of Eifert original paintings are this style. Dramatic color and high contrast make for a colorful image. Best for small panels, book illustration and printed materials.

Example 3:
Watercolor Wash – India Ink

Subtle colors and lots of ink detail make this style great for small prints and interpret panels. Great for wayside panels or publications. Cheaper to produce than #1.

Example 4:
India Ink with fine detail

Great for interpretive panels, book and article illustration and nature guides, this style emulates the old scratchboard of artists from the 1950’s, when I was influenced by Francis Lee Jacques and others. It’s a classic style and fun to do.

Pencil and Watercolor Wash

I use this for my 48 North monthly magazine page, now going for over five years. Enhanced pencil with watercolor makes for crisp illustrations.