Seeing – Can I really see?

by admin | Aug 7, 2013 | concepts in painting, Education, plein air

As painters whom want to represent some aspects of what we see, seeing, or making observations with our eyes is very important. I always assumed I could see. Being an artist we are very sensitive to everything around us. We are much more aware of visuals that others...

Rhythm n Motion on Beach

by admin | Jun 26, 2013 | Abstract, concepts in painting, Education

Patterns of different sized shapes or components in a painting create a visual repetition providing the artwork with rhythm and motion. Finished and unfinished recognizable parts allow the visual to be understood by the viewer and complete in their mind. This is a...

The Barnes Foundation and Cezanne

by admin | Jun 25, 2013 | Abstract, concepts in painting, Education, Historical Sites, plein air

I visited the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia on the way back from my New Jersey Workshop on my National Tour. I had seen the documentary movie a few years ago and always wanted to stop in and see what I have heard as the largest collection of Impressionist painters...

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 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...

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...