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”
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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.
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”
Boundaries and Grids of Life
A common exercise to help train the artist’s eye is to enlarge the image of a photograph by using a grid method wherein a picture is sectioned off. A corresponding larger piece of art paper or canvas is similarly sectioned off in proportion, simply larger. Then the student-artist concentrates on one square at a timeContinue reading “Boundaries and Grids of Life”
New Fall Art Classes
New Humboldt County Art Classes are starting mid-September! Acrylic Painting in Fortuna starts Tuesday, September 17th at Fortuna Fabrics and Crafts from 3:30 – 5:30 in the afternoons. Classes are open from ‘pre-teens’ through senior adults – beginners and intermediate welcome. The class runs for 8 weeks. Call 725-2501 to sign up. A Drawing ClassContinue reading “New Fall Art Classes”
Natural and Spiritual Gifts.
The Times-Standard, a Eureka, California newspaper included a very kind article about painting and teaching here on the North Coast. Here is the link: http://www.times-standard.com/art/ci_23980365/natural-and-spiritual-gifts?source=rss. I am eagerly anticipating new students for the upcoming Fall classes!
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?”
Sole Inspiration
In last night’s Colored Pencil Drawing Class the subject was shoes. The students did a great job bringing all kinds of footwear to artistic life. When we think of shoes there is what we call the sole of the shoe. The word ‘sole’ or ‘soul’ is used in a couple of different ways. In ministryContinue reading “Sole Inspiration”
Teaching Art – Part of the New Adventure
Last night students had the choice of either drawing the poseable figure, the fresh-cut flowers, or using the grid technique to enlarge their own personal photograph reference shot into an outlines sketch size suitable for drawing. I greatly enjoy seeing their progress and hearing of their artistic discoveries. The feedback they offer encourages me and gives meContinue reading “Teaching Art – Part of the New Adventure”
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