Getting ready for a plein air event

by admin | Jan 29, 2015 | concepts in painting, Education, online event

The Creative Underground brings helpful advice to the painter. This week we interview a plein air painter coming back from a plein air event. We discuss very practicle ways to get ready for a plein air event. What to remember, what to review and what you may...

What is Plein Air Painting? Think Tank live discussion on January 6, 2015

by admin | Jan 5, 2015 | concepts in painting, Education, online event, plein air

This was exciting! What a great perspective for new and experienced Plein Air Painters. The Creative Underground brings you a live discussion with a panel of plein air painters that describe what plein air or outdoor painting is about. The benefits to your art and...

Broken Mirror, self-portrait with painting knife (Workshop Learnings)

by admin | Jul 6, 2011 | concepts in painting, Education, Historical Sites, Oil Paintings for Sale, online event, plein air

In my recent self portrait workshop it was a joy to work with other painters. It is always hard for me when the class is over I miss the students and the bonding we experience together at the workshops. Self portraiture is an excellent way to get into or improve your...

Let’s tell the visual truth. Myths and other lies may be blocking you from your full creativity.

by admin | Apr 17, 2011 | concepts in painting, Education, Historical Sites, online event

As in all parts of life, lies, myths or false truths can hinder us from reaching our goals. But the tricky part is recognizing the lies so you can tell yourself the truth so you are able to move forward, even leap over unseen obstacles. What may myths look like? Each...

Visit New York City Art Museums & the Barnes Foundation This May 12 – May 16, 2011. A once in a lifetime opportunity!

by admin | Mar 18, 2011 | concepts in painting, Education, Historical Sites, online event

Travel with other artist coinsures to New York City in the roomy comfort of a charter bus. Stay in the prestigious Affinia Gardens Hotel just blocks away from the museums. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to see the Barnes collection, the best Impressionist...

Nicolai Fechin, Russian-born American Painter – Original Oil Painting Blog by American Oil Painter Daryl Urig

by admin | Oct 4, 2010 | concepts in painting, Education, online event

One of my favorite painters, Nicolai Fechin, Russian-born American Painter that lived from 1881-1955 had some very great concepts in a letter he wrote: He says, “It is impossible to limit art by any definition or requirements. Art, like the whole of our life, submits...