Creative Arts Camp 2012: Art by Others
Here is some of the art other people did while at camp. Some of the photography conditions were not the greatest, so I apologize on the poor quality of images.
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Two Representational Paintings Done at Creative Arts Camp
While I was on the last leg of finishing the pastel painting above, I saw the remarkable light over my shoulder past Cherry Island. I quickly abandoned…
My Watercolor of Winter Harbor
Here is the watercolor I did from the Schoodic Peninsula looking out over Winter Harbor. What a wonderful afternoon I spent painting it!
My New Oil Painting: What it Takes to Grow
I’m pleased with this new oil painting of mine titled “What It Takes to Grow.” I painted it on the dock…
Loving my Side Porch
I’ve been loving my side porch. It’s nothing fancy; it is small and a bit crowded, with hand-me-down furniture, and the ongoing collection of recycling, but…
I Made These Four Pottery Trays
I made these four pottery trays, experimenting with glazing techniques. The square one was texturized and dipped in glaze, the longer oblong one had…
An Oil Painting with Details
I’ve been oil painting a lot lately on our back picnic table. I find the open air ventilation as well as the separation from areas of other duties both…
Sugarbeads
Our youngest daughter has been doing magnificent artwork with seed beads lately. Today we went to Sugarbeads for a new project for her.
Community Painting Project
When I was painting today, it seemed all around me were people salivating to paint. One grandmother told me she could never paint, and I assured her anyone…
Watercolors Done at the Quarry
One of the things I promised my 15 year old this summer is to take time each day for her to swim at the Quarry. I have not only made good on this promise, but
My Newest Pottery Bowl
I’m pleased with this most recent bowl I made, both the shape and the glaze. I carved out the bottom as is shown below…
My New Oil Painting: Looking Toward the Saffron Hills
Here is my new oil painting, which has a lot of detail and many stories within the whole.
Book Review: A Bigger Message (Conversations with David Hockney)
I found this book fascinating and give it five stars. David Hockney’s work has spanned a provocative period in the art world, with its changing views and…