My friend here loves art. I’m not a great face painter but he was encouraging and kind and appreciated the snake that wrapped itself around his eye and slithered around until the forked tongue came down his chin. My young artist friend has spina bifida and life has handed him some stiff challenges. But he meets adversityContinue reading “Enjoying Art and Dealing with Adversity”
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Why Art?
Why art? Many would say there are much more practical ways to spend one’s time and energy. There are incredibly talented artists all over the world. Does the world really need one more painting or other creative form of expression? Art is many things, but for me in this season of my life, art hasContinue reading “Why Art?”
Color Theory Comes to Light in the Shadows
Around 1987 or 1988 I began studying with a very talented and knowledgable colorist painter named Jim Faber. He explained to us the Impressionistic theories of color and light. The Impressionists brought about a new way of looking at art and life. These artists came out of the studio into the light of day andContinue reading “Color Theory Comes to Light in the Shadows”
Commissioning A Painting or Mural
Art often ties us to a memory. The most requested commissioned paintings are of one’s loved ones. A painting is created with time-tested materials that can last for centuries. A work of art is meant to last for generations. Whether the painting captures a special moment, is a formal portrait, or is in memory ofContinue reading “Commissioning A Painting or Mural”
I Am Still Learning!
On the last evening of my last Drawing Class we talked about having the attitude of a life-long learner. Yes, with each day I am still learning in so many areas! Having the attitude of a learner takes a lot of the pressure off those of us who can be too hard on ourselves andContinue reading “I Am Still Learning!”
When A Man Loves A Woman
Eight o’clock on a summer’s evening and the stage is set for a night of romance. I loved painting this scene. Set in an old Victorian home we used to own down by the Eel River, the elements in the painting have memories attached. The doily was hand-made by a talented artist friend named Judy Nunes. TheContinue reading “When A Man Loves A Woman”
A Limited Color Palette Part 2 – No Black.
No Black? No. Black is the absence of color. And we live in a world filled with color and light. What we consider black is really very very dark color that appear to our eyes as black – dark green, dark purple, dark bluish-brownish-purple, etc. Painters will argue about this, but in a limited colorContinue reading “A Limited Color Palette Part 2 – No Black.”
Art and Faith During Troubled Times
In Inspired by Faith, author Robin Landa address the why to creating artworks of faith. “Artists choose to paint religious and spiritual works in order to reveal their beliefs to themselves, to others, and to God…Painting, one of the most dynamic and complex mediums we have ever invented, allows us to seach out our mindsContinue reading “Art and Faith During Troubled Times”
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