New Plein Air Oil Painting: Morning on Chaffinch Island
I enjoyed painting this on location on Chaffinch Island in Connecticut with a limited palette.
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Guilford Arts League Juried Show
The painting above is by friend and blog reader Anne Merriam, and it was my favorite of the show.
Islesford Workshop: The People and Their Work
It was fun to discover what we had in common, and to see the different approaches and styles to each one’s art. We all learned from each other, and the warm fellowship was certainly an added bonus to the class.
Henry Isaacs / Ashley Bryan Workshop Notes
A powerhouse group, their advice was gentle and encouraging, freeing and supportive, and blissfully without prescription. If I taught, this is the way I would teach.
Featured Artist: Ashley Bryan
I will never forget this man’s energy, love of color, excitement for the creative process, his great attitude, and how animated and lucid he is. His youthfulness at 93 is truly the greatest art of all.
Two Islesford Apple Trees I Painted
Since it was foggy during the workshop, I did not paint any grand vistas as I expected, but instead focused on these two unique apple trees, whose shapes intrigued me.
On My Way to Little Cranberry Island for a Painting Workshop
I was so delighted to squeeze in at the last minute to Henry Isaacs and Ashley Bryan’s last Painting Workshop. Their workshop is something I have always wanted to do,
Spontaneously Abstract Campus Kiosk Art
There is great inspirational fodder here for collage artists, don’t you agree?
Notes on Art and Spirituality from Camp 2016
Here are my notes from Creative Arts Camp 2016 along with a few miscellaneous photos:
Classwork at Creative Arts Camp 2016
There is a lot of talent that comes to camp, but people also take classes outside their comfort zone, so it becomes a time of courageous discovery.
Two Plein Air Pastel Paintings at Camp Newfound
I had a day off between classes at Creative Arts Camp, which I spent in a wonderful way.
Featured Artist: Mime Karen Montanaro
I have just seen a piece done for us at Creative Arts Camp by Karen Montanaro on the Necessity of Arts in Education that needs to be filmed and become a YouTube sensation.
Cloud Formation Reference Photos
I’ve been studying clouds lately with the intent of painting them, and these clouds have been a magnificent unfolding drama to watch.
Art Show: Duncan Martin’s 58 in 58
He painted 58 paintings in 58 months in 58 National Parks. Doesn’t that sound like wonderful fun?
Maine Galleries and Jewelry
First below, check out the stunning ($12,000) necklace I tried on by Susan Wise!
Maine Craft
Crafts in Maine are so fun to look at. I enjoy the pottery, the fiber art, the baskets, and the handmade booksof these artists.
