Fall classes starting now!
The model’s eye point of view… Studio in Art Saturday, 10-1Tuesday, 2:30-5:30 (Oil, pastel, acrylic, watercolor)This class focuses on still life as a fundamental tool for developing drawing and painting technique. It is appropriate for both beginning and advanced students. Instruction emphasizes direct painting, where paint is applied solidly rather than through glazing. For watercolor …
Why am I quoting Joyce Kilmer?
There is something about this show that is a milestone for me; I’ve finally realized that painting is not perfectible, and in fact I LIKE it that way. I felt no compulsion to “hide my mistakes” or even finish this work. It’s very raw work, and because of that, it is in some way very powerful. …
Oh, the glamorous life of an artist
Carol L. Douglas: Nudes and Other Work Gallery Salon and Spa, 780 University Avenue, Rochester Opening Saturday, September 1, 2012 6 PM-10 PM Isn’t this a happy vision? A whole bunch of paintings varnished and drying. I wish I had a spot for them in the shade, but will put them away before I go …
Oh, my! What should I buy?
My basic palette in my pochade box. I am happy to share my plein air supply lists with both my own students and others: · Watercolor supply list. · Oil painting supply list. · Pastel supply list. I have friends who are tremendously efficient plein air packers. I freely admit I’m not up to their standard, but …
The nature of Nature
“Keuka Lake Vineyard,” oil on canvasboard, 9X12 This year I am teaching plein air painting in two venues. I believe that all aspiring painters should study plein air. Why? Character: The strength of plein air painting lies in its relationship to reality, but that is also its greatest weakness. Slavish homage to what one sees …