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Art-Marco showcases unique creations in charcoal, pastel, watercolour, and acrylic. Discover tutorials, reviews, and read about the creation of the eyecon series and art for sale on the on line Gallery MyEyecon. Explore the artistry, gain insights, and own a piece of the eyecon series or commission a unique artwork by Marco today!
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Kingfisher Bird Pastel Tutorial with Marco. A step by step guide to Pastel Art
Learn how to create a stunning pastel kingfisher drawing in this detailed “Kingfisher Pastel Tutorial with Marco.” This step-by-step guide covers the materials you’ll need, blending techniques, and expert tips to bring bright bird colours to life in pastel art. Follow each stage from eye building to feather details and finishing touches. Some of the products you will be using are Faber-Castell Pastel Pencils, Cassart Pastel, Zestit and Clairefontaine Pastelmat. I will give yo
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MyEyecon: Jamie Ballard the grown up Harry Potter.
Jamie Ballard is a British stage and screen actor best known for portraying the adult Harry Potter in the original West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child at London’s Palace Theatre, a role he originated in 2018 and reprised multiple times, including after the show’s COVID-19 hiatus in 2021. Trained with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), he has an extensive theatre background, including performances in Shakespearean works like Richard II
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Remembering David Bowie: The Eternal Icon and the Birth of MyEyecon “Stardust”
Creating the MyEyecon “Stardust” in pastel and charcoal plus a look at the laws in the UK and US when artists use a celebrity’s image.
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Creating the Eyecon “The Stinging Policeman”
It started with a late-night scroll through concert footage—sweat-slicked performers, crowds lost in adoration. I sketched the eye first, my preferred approach, letting the persona emerge organically. Hours blurred into dawn; charcoals smudged, pastels built depth. When it was finally finished and I stepped back, I felt two things at once: pride and unease.
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How to Create a Realistic Pastel & Charcoal Portrait on Black Paper – “Eyecon “Singer”Art Tutorial
Looking for a dynamic and striking way to showcase a subject using pastel and charcoal on black paper? Art tutorial, by Art-Marco
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The Eyecon Range Continues to Expand: New “Actor” and “Athlete” and now “Gorilla” Pastel Portraits
Breaking Tradition: New Substrates, Reverse Workflow
For the first time, I stepped away from my trusted Clairefontaine Pastelmat and embrace
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Exciting Launch: MyEyeCon.com Brings Limited Edition Giclée Prints of Art-Marco’s Eyecons Series to Fans!
Big news for art lovers! www.myeyecon.com is now live, offering limited edition Giclée prints of Art-Marco’s captivating Eyecons series.
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How to Create a Stunning Charcoal Portrait of a Blue-Eyed Cat: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
Discover how to create a lifelike charcoal portrait of “Persil,” a blue-eyed cat, with this step-by-step tutorial!
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“Cat”: A Pastel Eye & Fur Texture Tutorial
Learn how to bring a cat’s gaze to life: a step-by-step pastel drawing tutorial showing how to build texture, light, and reflection
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“Lioness” : Wildlife Eyecon Mixed Media Artwork by Marco
Lioness Eyecon Series Number 2
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