Posted in Serendipity, Travel, tagged Philadelphia, Philadelphia Museum of Art, watercolor, Winslow Homer on February 1, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Diamond Shoal, 1905, Winslow Homer (1836-1910)
An email from a cousin got me to looking at what is happening in Philadelphia in early April. I was delighted when I ran across an exhibition at the Philadelphia Museum of Art featuring American Watercolors. Take a look here. Looks like a field trip is needed.
Posted in Serendipity, Travel, tagged Coca-Cola, Pop Art, World of Coke on January 15, 2017| Leave a Comment »
I always say that there is art all around us. Every where you go you can see art if you are just looking for it. While in Atlanta this past holiday season we visited the “World of Coca-Cola”, a museum that follows the history of Coke along with the advertising associated with it. There was MUCH art to see there.
Most of it was Pop Art…a movement from the 1950’s and 60’s that was led by artists like Andy Warhol that was a nod to pop culture and was inspired by advertising.
Posted in daily painter, Serendipity, Travel, tagged Baltimore Museum of Art, Diebenkorn, Matisse on December 30, 2016| Leave a Comment »
We saw the Matisse-Diebenkorn exhibit at the Baltimore Museum of Art this week. Fabulous! While photos were not allowed in the exhibit you can click here to see more about it.
Posted in daily painter, Travel, Workshop/Retreat, tagged Art of the Carolinas, Jerry's Artarama on October 11, 2016| Leave a Comment »
One of the most fun things I have ever done with painters is going to “Art of the Carolinas” in Raleigh. It’s a huge trade show and they have art workshops for 4 days from which to choose.
For several years my art friends from Kentucky met me over in Raleigh and we had a reunion as well as a great time painting. That was wonderful. This year several of us are going from my classes and it’s not too late to go. Click this link to learn more and see the available classes. It is well worth the trip….and Raleigh isn’t that far. I’ve already signed up for two classes and another one has caught my eye! 🙂
Posted in daily painter, Paint Party, Pet Portaits, Travel, tagged Lake Frederick, Pet Portraits on October 8, 2016| Leave a Comment »
I was invited out to Lake Frederick to help these ladies paint their pet’s portraits this week. They did a fabulous job! I loved working with you all and hope we paint together again real soon. And I enjoyed working in the new Art Studio at your clubhouse. It’s beautifully done. Here are some photos. I love the clever use of brushes for cabinet door pulls. Nice!
Posted in daily painter, Travel, tagged Belle Grove, reenactment on July 24, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Yesterday I drove over to Belle Grove in Middletown to deliver some art for an upcoming event called “Art in the Barn” that they are having there. I happened upon a reenactment weekend. It was quite a sight to see….impressive with the huge mansion on one side of the field and a big red barn on the other with tons of tents in between. You have to wonder is that what it looked like all those years ago?! Wow!
Posted in daily painter, Serendipity, Travel, Workshop/Retreat, tagged Fielding Archer, Nimrod Hall on June 20, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Fielding Archer Demonstrating at Nimod
Fielding Archer 1st demo painting..not complete
Fielding Archer Sunday morning Demo in process
Just returned from Nimrod Hall and a weekend of study with Fielding Archer, an amazing artist from Richmond who shared his unique style with the group painting there. We learned so much by observing Fielding’s demonstrations and asking questions about how he works.
It was a terrific weekend of art at a beautiful place. Can’t wait for next time.
Posted in daily painter, Serendipity, Travel, Workshop/Retreat, tagged Nimrod, Nimrod Hall on June 19, 2016| Leave a Comment »
A great Breakfast to start the day
First Painting of the day
A second choice set-up to paint
Studio Row
The Blue Chair is just waiting to be included in a painting
Late afternoon light on Set-up
The Tree Swing
Afternoon painting with Palette Knife
Sunset
Moon over Square House…my Home away from Home
Posted in daily painter, Landscape, Serendipity, Travel, Workshop/Retreat, tagged Art Camp, Nimrod, Nimrod Hall on June 18, 2016| 2 Comments »
I’m back at Nimrod for a weekend of art. This place is magical in that there are so many beautiful sights to paint plus the minute you drive through the gate your troubles and worries melt away. Everyone is here to learn and create. The atmosphere is terrific. Today we’ll be working with Fielding Archer. Can’t wait to try something new. Enjoy these scenes from around Nimrod and I’ll share more tomorrow….
Posted in daily painter, Travel, Workshop/Retreat, tagged Art Retreat, Retreat, Whippoorwill Farm on June 15, 2016| Leave a Comment »
Here are some more scenes from our Art Retreat along with the first painting I started there. It’s almost complete. We return today back home but a great time was had by the attendees. We can’t wait to go again.
The Studio 