Cy Twombly (1994). Synthetic polymer paint, oil, pencil and crayon on canvas
Exhibition
Cy Twombly
February 06–May 17
Portland Museum of Art, Seven Congress Square, Portland, Maine 04101
This exhibition showcases three recent works—two virtuosic paintings and a bronze sculpture—that illuminate the 82-year-old artist’s deep interest in painting and poetry, line and word.
Articles
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Corbusier-Approved Paint Deck
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Wonderwalls
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Lotusan Paint
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Dwell Collections
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The Full Spectrum
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Bold Color, Small Space
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Products
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Mythic Paints
Mythic, a latecomer to the eco-friendly paint industry, is 100% acrylic latex.
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AFM Safecoat Paint
This is a fast-drying paint that is LEED certified.
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Yolo Colorhouse Paint
These zero VOC, 100% acrylic paints feature 40% volume solids, and are available in quarts, gallons, and fives.
Tips
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How to Make Your Own Chalkboard Paint
My trick is to broaden the boring palette of traditional black and green to any color you choose for chalkboard paint. I have covered two walls in my studio to expand my idea surface when needed. …
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Inexpensive Art for Kitchen Splash
Paint (art of your choice) on the back of matte-finish plastic panels with Alkyd paint. Then roller the whole back to fill any clear background left (again with Alkyd paint). Take color samples…
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"Paint Grip" Steel
I like to use "Paint Grip" steel, which is a galvanized steel that's been submerged in a phosphate bath. The metal is designed to receive paint, which is one of the reasons why I chose…
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