by admin | Aug 3, 2011 | concepts in painting, Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air
It was very hot this last week in July on Hilton Head Island SC. But not so hot as to interrupt my enthusiasm to paint plein-air all the rich colors available in this area of the hemisphere. (Though maybe hot enough to have sense to paint early while there is some...
by admin | Jul 20, 2011 | concepts in painting, Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air
It was a hot day at the Marina, though the heat was unnoticed as I was in “My Artist Zone” painting with my painting knife. I have always enjoyed nautical paintings. Painted plein air, I started with a small oil sketch that quickly set up my color scheme...
by admin | Jul 18, 2011 | concepts in painting, Historical Sites, Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air, Uncategorized
I receive great enjoyment from painting plein air at the marina. Some of the boat owners may not enjoyed the Mayflies as they tried to clean their boats, but this was of no consequence to me since I was focusing more on the big picture (no pun intended). Painting...
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...
by admin | May 18, 2011 | Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air
This image of Arizona was a fun location and painting for me. It brings together so many thoughts feelings visual images. I had always wanted to go to Arizona since I was in college and saw my first issue of Arizona magazine. It seems to me that the dessert offered so...
by admin | Apr 4, 2011 | concepts in painting, Education, Historical Sites, Oil Paintings for Sale, plein air, sport, Table of Contents
For as long as I can remember I have heard how beneficial doing pencil sketches, small thumbnails or color studies can benefit my work. But thinking I know better, I skip ahead missing these important steps. Now I go back to these most important steps in developing a...