Nov 29 2009
Remember this? On overcast days, I draw in the studio rather than paint in the workshop. Have I mentioned how much I love to draw? Now that my seasonal shows are behind me, I can finish this so the customer will have it in hand before Christmas.
Nov 29 2009
We have a tradition of taking a turkey to a friend’s place in Lemon Cove where it is cooked in a deep pit over orange wood. This is Michael retrieving the bird on Thanksgiving morning. This year my Mom wants to send a card with a photo of her family on the front. We [...]
Nov 26 2009
How many of you are out of wall space? There are several solutions. One is rotating your artwork. Here is another: display paintings on easels! These are some miniature paintings that will be selling at The Perfect Gift Boutique, Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving at the Three Rivers Arts Center from 10-4. This charming building [...]
Nov 25 2009
How’s this for a unique Christmas decoration? An original oil painting of a poinsettia on its own wooden easel! You can find this at The Perfect Gift Boutique, the Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving at the Three Rivers Arts Center from 10-4. There’s only one – hope you get there first!
Nov 24 2009
Ornaments available! These are highly individualized oil paintings on 2″ wooden discs. Each one is distinctly different, and says “Sequoia National Park”. I’ve signed the back, and each one is $12.95. You can find these (the ones that haven’t already sold!) at The Perfect Gift Boutique, Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving, from 10-4 at the [...]
Nov 23 2009
In drawing lessons, I often exhort my students to be honest. There are so many people who love us and praise us indiscriminately on our artistic endeavors. That feels great and keeps us motivated, but it doesn’t help us to get better. Those who draw or paint have the knowledge and ability to point out [...]
Nov 20 2009
This is an annual craft and art sale at the Three Rivers Memorial Building, happening tomorrow, Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free admission. Exhibitors will be both inside and outside. The Chinese Pistache trees have nice color at the Memorial Building this time of year – come and see! These [...]
Nov 19 2009
I was asked to judge an art show at an elementary school. There was a rubric (Hey Richard, I can use this word you taught me!) to follow, but it was HARD. Objectivity is impossible, simply impossible. We are all made up of different opinions, tastes, and experiences. De gustibus non est disputandum – my [...]
Nov 18 2009
Took a walk after 2 weeks of feeling puny and congested. Whoa, just 4 miles, and my blisterical feet were whining. This is seriously disappointing, but I concentrated on what a beautiful afternoon it was and rejoiced in the presence of my nifty little camera!
