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Summer Days
To have warms you need cools, to have lights you need darks, to have yellow you need violet, to have excitement you need calm…it is all a balance. …Not enjoyment, and not sorrow, is our destined end or way ; … Continue reading
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Words to Paint By
In the July 1995 Artist’s Magazine, Irwin Greenberg offered superb advise for a student of art in his Words to Paint By. ”Succeeding takes more than technical skill, inspiration or simple forbearance. It incorporates your state of mind, your powers of thought and expression, … Continue reading
Learning to Draw Begins With Gesture and Contour
A few weeks ago I talked about the goals of drawing. (See post below.) I now want to explain what you can do to SEE the Large Shape, Rhythm and Sensitive Line. In addition to seeing the “Simple Line of Action” you must … Continue reading
Lots of Opportunities This Summer – See Workshop Pages
Plein Air at the Weeden House Tuesday May 24, 31 – 10:00 – 12:30 $10 donation to the museum per session requested, no Registration Required Open Studio Format – Relaxed, No instruction, Friendly gathering of artists. Anyone Welcome – Beginners too! … Continue reading
An Innocent Impression
Michelangelo. The foot and hand are innocently presented here to be what the artist simply “saw,” not what he “knew.” How ironic that this is the genius of it all! Strip it all away! Do it quickly. Remove all essence … Continue reading
Plein Air On The Mountain – The Big Picture
What a blessing to be able to go on the mountain and really see the magnificent skies and vistas. I love looking at the horizon; it helps me to keep my perspective on the big picture and not on my … Continue reading
Drawing Made Simple – Goals
I wanted to share with you my notes from my first drawing class at the museum last week. These notes descibe my goals and intentions and I thought they might be helpful if you are trying to teach yourself to … Continue reading
Get In Shape for Spring!
Check out all the ways to grow this spring artistically! Dig deep to find the seed of creativity that is in you and cultivate it to grow for a fresh, rich Spring. Join me in one of my new class offerings. See Workshop … Continue reading
The Importance of Your Focus
When painting are you always wondering what to do next? Does your eye have no place to rest and your painting feels weak? Do you have trouble knowing when you are finished? I am embarrassed to say that although I … Continue reading
Rainer Maria Rilke – Letters to an Artist
I am so encouraged every time I read the advise that poet Rainer Maria Rilke gave to a troubled young artist in 1903. Rilke wrote ten letters now known and widely published as Letters to a Young Poet. His words are truly comforting, grounding, and … Continue reading
