by admin | Jul 3, 2014 | concepts in painting, Education, plein air
Primed panels are much less resistant to my painting knife and allow it to glide over the surface of the painting. Gesso creates more of a dry absorbent surface to paint on. I can make just under 40, 9 x 12 inch panels from a 4 x 8 foot 1/8 inch thick piece of...
by admin | Jun 29, 2014 | plein air
The American Queen Steamboat docked this past weekend for a picturesque time period presentation on the Ohio River. What a joy to paint. I do love boats and water. No one would have thought that this majestic Queen, the largest steamboat ever built, would have a...
by admin | Jun 23, 2014 | plein air
It is always a humbling honor when other painters pick your painting to be best of show. I just did not know what to say. Thank you Loveland Arts Council and the Shades of Summer 2014 Plein Air Paint Out for selecting me. There are a lot of scenes that just will not...
by admin | Jun 15, 2014 | Historical Sites, plein air
It was a nice opportunity to paint at the boyhood home of T.C. Steele. Theodore Clement Steele (September 11, 1847 – July 24, 1926) was an American Impressionist painter known for his Indiana landscapes. Steele was an innovator and leader in American Midwest painting...
by admin | Jun 12, 2014 | concepts in painting, Education, Historical Sites, plein air
October 9 – 23, 2014 ITALY – PLEIN AIR LANDSCAPE & STUDIO WITH DARYL URIG Umbrian region of Central Italy Call Tracy to Sign Up: 1-855-476-6482 Questions? Please email us: schoolinfo@laromita.org Painting, culinary, and art workshops in Italy. La...
by admin | Jun 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
How cool. My article just came out in Leisure Painter magazine. see here: http://www.painters-online.co.uk/Features/How-to-Paint-with-a-Knife—A-Beginners-Guide/_ft454_mg12
by admin | May 13, 2014 | concepts in painting, Education, plein air
When I was writing my first book, Plien Air Painting for Everyone I wanted a catchy title that explained the book. It was a book on outdoor painting including set-up, supplies and follow along painting process for developing a painting. I found out that one of my...
by admin | May 6, 2014 | Abstract, concepts in painting, Education, Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air
Had the pleasure of visiting Hill House Arts Retreat in Spencer Indiana this past weekend. Got a bit of plein air painting in. Enjoyed talking with the local artisans. There is talent everywhere I visit across this great country of ours. Read an article on the front...
by admin | Apr 7, 2014 | concepts in painting, Education
I am so excited about this. Many of you have been asking me to write this book. Here it is. Painting Knife Explained, with many useful step-by-step demonstrations, painting examples, benefits, plus exercises to develop knife agility. It explains the basics to mature...
by admin | Apr 7, 2014 | concepts in painting
I had the pleasure of spending time with my friend Quang Ho and his family this last week. There are many things that impress me about Quang as a painter. His reputation is clear. What is far more intriguing for me is Quang as the teacher. Many can paint, but not many...
Tree in Cubism$16,000.00
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