Values in Color, Values in Life

Some of our days, or seasons of our life, can be like dramatic contrast in a painting.  There are portions of Continue reading →

What Does the Composition Convey?

A composition, in many aspects, is the task of placing visual components on a canvas.  This may sound simple but Continue reading →

The Joy of Mixing Colors

My painting teacher, Jim Faber (who was a wonderful colorist) said is that “in light there is all colors.”  So Continue reading →

Fruit, Flowers and Faith

“I am never going to have anything more to do with politics or politicians. When this war is over I Continue reading →

How to Enjoy Art Like a Child

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow  up. – Pablo Picasso Continue reading →

Observa-tion is the Key to Art

Observation…we discuss it every week in the art classes whether it be drawing or painting.  We often ask, “what did Continue reading →

Face Painting for Samuel

When it comes to painting faces it is usually in the form of a painted portrait.  This is about actually Continue reading →

Happy Creating!

  There is a sense of exhilaration as a painting, in this case a wedding portrait, nears it’s completion.  The many hours spent Continue reading →