A Plan for Painting from Photographs Workshop – At the Ocean County Artists’ Guild in Island Heights, New Jersey

by admin | Jun 17, 2013 | Abstract, concepts in painting, Education, Oil Paintings for Sale

In painting as in life you need to have a plan, then be flexible enough to adjust to what comes your way. The plan starts with your own photographs, thumbnail sketches, design, preliminary color study and final painting. Then add to this the understanding of basic...

The Road Less Traveled

by admin | May 24, 2013 | Abstract, concepts in painting, Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air

The Road Less Traveled, takes me to Oldenburg Indiana where I painted with another plein air painter friend. Here it was like a trip back in time. Reminding me of the old barn structures of my grandfathers farm in Avon Ohio. In Oldenburg you will find the street signs...

2013 First Brush of Spring Paint Out, New Harmony IN

by admin | Apr 25, 2013 | Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air

I enjoyed my experience at the New Harmony IN 2013 Plein Paint Out. I met a number of colorful figures that visually demanded me to paint them. These gentleman where very interesting to talk with and rich at heart and experiences in life. The first day I had the...

Plein Air Workshop & Art in Park Exhibition, Darien GA

by admin | Apr 23, 2013 | Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air

Everywhere I go I learn as much as much as I give away in my workshops and artistic experiences. Here in Darien Georgia during the week of the Blessing of the Fleet, the blessing of the shrimp boats before they go out for the season had much to share with me....

I have enjoyed my time in the South

by admin | Apr 9, 2013 | Abstract, Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air

I have enjoyed my time in the South putting on workshops, attending events on Hilton Head Island and Georgia, exhibiting my work in Sea Pines and at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Walter Greer Gallery, painting with my new friends of the Low Country Plein Air...

The Blessing

by admin | Apr 1, 2013 | concepts in painting, Education, Historical Sites

There are many fine opportunities across this great country of ours. So many in fact that I find it overwhelming and confusing trying to figure out which ones to attend. The Blessing of the Fleet is a very interesting ceremony that happens in Darien Georgia to Bless...

Food and Wine Festival at the Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island

by admin | Mar 28, 2013 | plein air

I had fun at the Food and Wine Festival at the Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island on March 9, 2013. It was nice to be able to provide a demo using painting knives of a live model outdoor (please see model left and painting below) while doing book signings...

I was truly blessed in Norcross Georgia

by admin | Mar 3, 2013 | Education, Oil Paintings for Sale

I was truly blessed in Norcross Georgia, just outside of Atlanta. Staying with Jeannie and Dr. Bob Fortin (originally from California, you know I enjoy Californians), parents of retired pro football player Roman Fortin. Really nice people. The town of “Old” Norcross...

Woman on Beach

by admin | Feb 14, 2013 | Abstract, Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air

It can be a lot of fun to explore the possibilities of a painting. This one stared with having a willing model to pose for me on a beach. In the cool gust of winds I failed to hold down my easel and paints while the model with now cold feet stood in the cold water in...

New Smyrna Florida in January is so welcoming.

by admin | Feb 4, 2013 | Abstract, concepts in painting, Education, Oil Paintings for Sale

If you don’t like the cold weather and you want to get away, New Smyrna Florida is the place to go in January. The warm weather and kindly atmosphere of the Artist’s Workshop art center their will surely warm you up. I stayed at the Night Swan Bed and Breakfast....