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What makes a primer different from paint? Kim Manuel breaks down the special ingredients and characteristics of primer to...
Ways to replicate a stained-glass window that AREN'T plexi...
John Bloom learns how to use beer as a binder to create realistic frosted ice and snow effects on...
In today’s installment of our Spotlight on Education series, we continue to explore the United Kingdom with a profile...
We continue our Spotlight series with a profile on the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and their BA in Production...
Past techniques inform a new tradition.
Scenics getting to recreate iconic everyday items is par for the course; Cayla made hers supersized and we think...
Missed the Translucency PDW at USITT this year? Author Jamie Clausius catches you up to speed on how several...
Guest Author Brigitte Bechtel brings us solutions to the challenge of traveling shows through a soiled floor treatment.
When you’re a Scenic Charge Artist, you’re expected to wear a lot of hats. Here is a basic overview...
Jason Strom offers three fail-proof recipes to get you the perfect look of peeling paint.
To sustain the benefits it brings to the Scenic community, the Guild has moved to a paid membership model....
With a little extra thought, planning, and good lighting fixtures, using UV paints can be a glowing experience.
I recently had a wonderful conversation with a fellow Scenic Artist about the enjoyable aspects of what we do....
When you have an afternoon to recreate a New Orleans landmark, choosing the perfect painting tool can lead to...
Patinas and Rust are a Scenic's must-have back-pocket techniques. Some quick tips and tricks to choose the right color....
The fourth installment in our "Spotlight on Education" series focuses on Boston University's training program, lead by Scenic Artist...
Sit back and grab a cup of coffee while you catch up on reading some of our best articles...
Adjusting your product choices is one key step to continue working as a Scenic while pregnant.
Working with FR muslins can be tricky and frustrating. Knowing your battles before you begin can save you hours...
Whether you are starting out as a new Scenic Artist or as the teacher of future Scenics- the key...
Painting in the Pantomime style is always fun. Especially when you get to use fancy new BMI Fitches!
Charge Scenic Artist Carole Payette of The Old Globe Theatre shares how she and her team created three-dimensional trees...
Translucencies can be scary to paint, but not if you know how they work.
Protecting your paint job is just as important as protecting your audience from fire. Learn how NOT to do...
Returning author Nicole Deibert gives us a detailed tutorial on using walnut ink for beautifully saturated wood grains and...
If you are looking for excellent training and making contacts for London's West End, this might be the school...
Using the right fabric, a gridded adhesive stencil, and cheesecloth were key to Tina Yager’s success of creating a...
The finest decorative painters and artists converged at Salon 2018, held in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. Guest author Jason Strom offers...
Most Scenics may like their Umber Raw; But Bridgette's a bit of a hippy and likes hers earthy.
Sometimes you need more detail and finesse than what you can get with a fitch. Don't fear! The airbrush...
Guest author Lili Payne write about using her phone as a tool on the job, and her favorite apps...
This past USITT 2018 Conference offered many good sessions to support our work as Scenic Artists, but the best...
We can't eliminate our carbon footprint, but with smart choices and better practices we can make a difference.
An interview with Scenic Artist Brigitte Bechtel about all the ways one works with textures to create a beautiful...
This week we are prying into the paper side of management and ways to stay organized, specifically focusing on...
Tiffany Fier offers some great advice for new Charges, and words of wisdom for those veterans out there...
The Guild has been a member organization for a year! It's time for a message from our President, Tina...
The fourth installment in our "Spotlight on Education" series focuses on Boston University's training program, lead by Scenic Artist...
Getting the base color right for Rusts and Patinas is just the first step.
Having a solid understanding of the science and theories behind our techniques can open up new possibilities and steer...
It ia a double feature! The North Carolina School of the Arts and The Juilliard School both offer programs...
Jason Strom suggests a few straightforward measures to practice shop fire safety, demystifies the role of your Fire Marshal...
The Studio and Forum of Scenic Arts is a three-year vocational school located in the beautiful Hudson Valley in...
The first in our series of Scenic Art Schools and Programs: Cobalt Studios, the oldest and most well-known option...
Getting the "call" to be a Scenic Artist is often followed with "How do I get even get Started?"....
We all start somewhere. This time we learn about Gabriel Barrera's journey to becoming a Scenic Artist, and how...
Did you know that acetone will permeate a pair of nitrile gloves within one minute? Not all gloves are...
The second in a series of articles about safety and how to educate ourselves and coworkers in this messy...
The first in a month long series of articles where the Guild is "Thankful for Safety"
Mixing materials and using materials not how they were unintended is one of the joys of our profession.
Many of us joined the Guild of Scenic Artists seeking connection and community. Member Evan Rapp takes a...
In her most recent design for a cornfield backdrop, Jamie Clausius faced the perpetual question: what tool will make...
We take a scientific look into the "Soap Opera of Vanta Black"
Before Scott joined the Guild, we sat down and chatted about his path to success.
Painting a flat surface to look 3-dimensional is the bread and butter of many scenic artists. Painting a muslin...
Just because a set looks like a "paint by number" doesn't make it easy - but you sure can...
One of the most complicated relationships a Scenic Artist will have in these modern days is their relationship with...
In addition to being recognized for his skills as one of the best teachers of Scenic Art, Bob Moody...
As Scenic Artists our biggest challenge is often "How to get paint to stick to weird things so it...
Scenic Art can take on many different forms and styles that are far beyond the ‘Theatre Stage’. Evan...
The unfortunate story to a great set is often in the shape of a dumpster. This is the...
Creating a wet, dirty dungeon effect is a piece of cake, when you break it down to its steps,...
In 1988 Rachel Keebler co-founded Cobalt Studios in the Catskills of New York, with the goal of becoming a...
Painting silks are always a balancing project – needing to create a beautiful image, yet also keep the fabric...
Keeping a cool head, and patience is key when your scrim decides to fight dirty.
NIcole Deibert is back again to share her tips for working with Digital Projectors to aid with layout...
Translucent Drop effects that transform from day to night because of lighting can be scary to paint the first...
The first in a series of interviews with some of the most accomplished Scenic Artists we can find, to...
Lots of problem-solving lead Rachel Reynolds to stained glass success.
Learning ways to streamline the process can teach you a new way to paint wood!
An in-depth look at how the NEA affects our community, both theatrical and otherwise.
Mikah Berky from the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, shares her story about creating two very large faux tiled mosaic walls.
Learn how Nicole Diebert and her crew painted a luminous and intricate inlaid wood floor for the Citadel Theatre's...
Transforming a museum space into an intimate dinner venue can be easy with the right crew.
Rachael Claxton shares her tale of NOT wanting the grass greener on her side of the fence.
Learn how the Scenic Paint Crew at the Denver Center created a reusable and durable paper prop- with fabric!...
Scott Gerwitz shares his tale of creating a plane in 5 days.
Scenic Artists from the MUNY in St. Louis dominated the Expo Floor with a live painting demo, wowing the crowds--...
Val shares her favorite parts of Thursday's USITT adventures and we meet BLORP!
Stunning Photos of the drops at the St Louis Masonic Temple.
Part 2 of our evolution story continues.
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