71: Channeling the Old Masters in the Land of Enchantment with Eric Romero

Mike talks about his new role as an Artist Ambassador for Pentel Canada. He also talks about his recent works using a mix of different media including 3D printing. Mike is then joined by self-taught artist Eric Romero whose representational style embraces work that reflects the influences from New Mexico, the Land of Enchantment. His influences from the old masters are evident in his work. They talk about his journey in becoming a self-taught artist, working with grants as well as pricing your art. The homework will elevate your creativity. Pentel Canada Artist Ambassadors Frog Tiger Black Stonehenge watercolor paper Thingiverse (3D Printing Plans) Lithophane Creator Caravaggio  Artemisia Gentileschi Albrecht Dürer Michaelangelo  Lapis Room Sandro Botticelli’s - The Birth of Venus ”Mestizaje” by Eric Romero Silver Brush Williamsburg Oil Paints ”Belemente Dolorosa” by Eric Romero Gesso Eric Romero’s Digital Afterlife NFTs on OpenSea Tiledo Sara Jessica Kollig  “Imperfect Perfection” by Eric Romero “Art Imitating Art” by Eric Romero Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Retablo by Eric Romero Nicolas Otero ===== How to reach Eric Romero ===== Instagram - @ericromeroart Web - ericromeroart.com TikTok - @ericromeroart Lapis Room Gallery - Lapis Room ===== How to reach Mike Hendley ===== MikeHendley.com  Instagram @Mike_Hendley  Twitter @MikeHendley Show notes at DrawingInspiration.fm ===== Support the Podcast ===== Support "Drawing Connections" on Substack Rate and Review on Apple Podcasts Share the podcast with friends and family Podcast theme music is “Acid Jazz” By Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/