by admin | Jun 29, 2011 | concepts in painting, Education, Oil Paintings for Sale
Self-portrait is very cool. It is the perfect direction for the accomplished or beginning artist to tackle. Besides allowing for personal expression it provides the perfect learning experience. Know thyself, says Socrates. When one explores this it is said to lead to...
by admin | Jun 27, 2011 | concepts in painting, Education
Don’t rush into a painting, but first take time to think about your painting before diving in. A painting should be like a gourmet meal, says Richard Schmid, you would not just gobble it down. Savor your time. Below is taken from his book: Alla Prima: Everything...
by admin | Jun 23, 2011 | concepts in painting, Oil Paintings for Sale
Not quite sure what I saw staring back in me from that mirror in my dimly lit studio on that over cast two days. As I starred down the proportions, form, colors and shadows a character emerged, more elongated, like the figures I so enjoyed painting from the museum of...
by admin | Jun 20, 2011 | concepts in painting, Oil Paintings for Sale
In my journey and study of paint it seems I have so many things in my head that I would like to explore. But I am slowly learning it is better to explore one thing at a time as not to confuse myself by juggling multiple concepts. In this painting of the Leisurely...
by admin | Jun 16, 2011 | concepts in painting, Oil Paintings for Sale
The Lookout 20 inches wide x 16 inches tall This painting comes out of much study and personal development. Unlike other paintings, the concept was to paint towards my vision. When I had met my visions goal, the painting is assumed finished. What a way to start and...
by admin | Jun 7, 2011 | concepts in painting
We all know that when you get back to our studio and look at the photo we shot that so much is lost or missing from what originally inspired us from a scene. A photo, even from a good digital camera cannot capture all of the color and for sure not the impression you...
by admin | Jun 3, 2011 | concepts in painting
At times an artist sounds crazy, but at other times, he’s a revered free spirit. An artist demands versatility and self-reliance. He needs to know everything: from developing a canvas to choosing the frame to surround his image. He must be the master of everything:...