by admin | Nov 18, 2010 | concepts in painting, Education, plein air
I just got back from Tucson Arizona, and had a breathtaking time. I’ve wanted to visit Arizona since college and to finally arrive there was a blessing. While there, I often stood and took in as much as I could: majestic mountains, saguaro, prickly pear cactus and the...
by admin | Nov 1, 2010 | concepts in painting
“Made with Passion” just released a review of my blog. First of all, I felt blessed after reading this encapsulation of 2 years of blogging and a lifetime of painting. As I’ve shared with you on my blog, life is not always easy for an artist. But the kind words of...
by admin | Oct 19, 2010 | concepts in painting, Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air
For years hospitals and therapeutic facilities have hung art in their buildings to help patients. Studies have shown the benefits of art in the health care field. Paintings can reduce stress of patients and visiting family members, calm fears and aid in the healing...
by admin | Oct 12, 2010 | concepts in painting
I keep tweaking, reinventing everything I do when it comes to painting, conceptualizing and creating new artistic direction for my lives work. Some times I move two steps forward, sometimes I take one step backwards, but I am constantly moving towards a goal. And even...
by admin | Oct 7, 2010 | concepts in painting, Education
When I was studying the Impressionist painters it dawned on me about the importance of having a group of other artists that you can share your ideas with, get feedback, accountability and friendship. The Impressionist painters had a small group of painters who met...
by admin | Oct 5, 2010 | concepts in painting, Oil Paintings for Sale
Dinner Bell, 8 x 10 inches, oil on gallery wrapped canvas As I mentioned in my last post when I was painting, I realized the importance of doing small studies before tackling larger paintings. I could then work out the color flow of the composition with larger more...