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Art Classes for the New Year

Art Classes and Weekend Workshops will be scheduled in 2023 starting in the Spring. To indicate an interest for you or a student aged 12 or over to attend class, please send an email and Nehemiah’s Art will send you up to date information on dates and times. If you have a group and wouldContinue reading “Art Classes for the New Year”

Jesus and the Children, a Mural in Progress

This is (hopefully) the first in a series of videos on the creation of a 17-foot mural for a Gospel Rescue Mission. It is a privilege to be a part of this project.

What I Want For My Art Students

In this short video I share what is most important to me about an art education. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEpcbyWFCpk Upcoming Art Avenues at Nehemiah’s Art:FIRST FRIDAY ART WORKSHOP – Friday, September 2nd – 6 to 8 PM. Spend two hours diving into a drawing or painting and enjoy an Art Studio experience with a few others aspiringContinue reading “What I Want For My Art Students”

The Story Behind the Name

Nehemiah means “God wipes our tears.” I knew then that this was my story. Life can be challenging, but God is compassionate.

Baptism @ the Van Duzen

This is the story behind the painting of Baptism @ the Van Duzen. As I seek to grow as an artist, I want to not only grow in skill and the ability to make an image more convincing, I want to be more purposeful in selecting subjects that are more personal, vulnerable and courageous. InContinue reading “Baptism @ the Van Duzen”

An Education in the Fine Arts & Problem Solving

A magnificent gift to us from our Great Creator is the functioning of our minds. There are trends in education and what we value in this current era. One thing I think we can all agree on is the absolute need to develop minds that have excellent problem-solving ability, because we certainly have our shareContinue reading “An Education in the Fine Arts & Problem Solving”

The Vision for Nehemiah’s Art

Nehemiah’s Art. Nehemiah is a Biblical name. What does it mean? What correlation does it have to the learning the language of art through it’s various uses, such as visual art, dance, music, writing, theater and so forth? How is the vision of Nehemiah’s Art akin to art therapy? These questions and more are answeredContinue reading “The Vision for Nehemiah’s Art”

Honoring Mentors

“If I have seen further than others, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.” – Isaac Newton If we have had some success in any area, including art, we can be sure that we have benefitted from one or more mentors. Mentors come in a variety of circumstance. Some, like parents, may pourContinue reading “Honoring Mentors”

Paint Beautiful Shapes. Paint Beautiful Colors.

Two simple phrases were passed down from teacher to student who then became a teacher to other students. These two directives actually take a lot of contemplation and deep thought. Paint Beautiful Shapes. Paint Beautiful Colors. These are good “filters” to access many works of art. Do they please the eye? Is it a feastContinue reading “Paint Beautiful Shapes. Paint Beautiful Colors.”

Axiom #3 Paint What You See

My painting teacher, Jim Faber, used to say: “paint what you see, not what you THINK you see! It’s a call to observation. Instead of assuming that the sky is blue and the leaves are green, take a look. How does the light affect the colors? What are we taking for granted? What have weContinue reading “Axiom #3 Paint What You See”