The terrific thing about painting is that anyone can do it. If you have the desire to paint, you can learn to paint. Paint Parties are a chance to learn something new with a great group of friends. A little food, a little drink, a lot of laughing. And in the end you have a new painting. Why don’t you get a group together for a party of your own?
Last night we had a fabulous group of painters for their second party and look at the wonderful work they did! Super work everyone!!! It was so much fun. Read more about paint parties here.
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The Art Campers would have made Van Gogh proud with a version of his Starry Night yesterday at art camp. Great job everyone!
There are just two sessions of camp left this summer. Young artists ages 8-13 have the chance to paint the week of July 22-25 or August 5-8. Click here and read more or sign up today.
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A new session of Art Camp started yesterday with some fabulous young painters, ages 5-7, painting a wonderful sunflower based on one by Georgia O’Keeffe. They look so alive and brilliant! Great job everyone!
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Pat
Shelly
Jean
The Wednesday Night Art Class always has a great time. These “girls” have been my longest running art students. Maybe because we have so much fun together. Last night they surprised me with a birthday party. (My birthday was Tuesday, the same as Jed’s. Read here.) Thanks Shelly, Pat and Jean. Even with all the eating, singing and laughing, we still got around to doing some painting. Thanks again!
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One of the first of two paintings posted on my blog’s beginning day over 5 years ago.
Today I hit a milestone. On February 18, 2008, I started writing the “Life of a Daily Painter” blog. Today marks the 1500th post. In the beginning I tried to paint something different every day and share that on the blog. The first year I posted over 300 new paintings. As the blog developed I started to share paintings by my students. This became a favorite feature. Everyone loved seeing what the art students, both young artists and seasoned ones, were creating.
The second of two paintings shown on my first blog posting in February 2008.
Lately I have also been sharing information on art travel. When I am fortunate enough to get to see exciting exhibits and museums I try to bring that to my readers. And during all this I have continued to share my paintings as well. It has been a really fun experience. And many thanks to all of you for following my blog and sharing it with your friends and family.
I really appreciate the support and encouragement!
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Today is my sweet boy Jed’s 6th birthday. Happy Birthday Jed!!!
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Petco Park
San Diego Padres
The 15th painting in the “Painted Diamonds” series is Petco Park, home to the San Diego Padres.
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Georgia O’Keeffe
Red Hills, Lake George
1927
Georgia O’Keeffe
Ranchos Church, 1929
Georgia O’Keeffe
From the White Place
1940
Winding down with my photos from my recent visit to The Phillips. Before I share them let me just encourage you to make a trip there if you are in DC. It’s worth the time. It’s an exceptional collection of post-impressionist and modern art. Duncan Phillips was a brave collector of art who introduced America to modern art through his collection and exhibits. Read more about him here.
My favorite story about Phillips involves him standing in front of “Luncheon of the Boating Party” , probably the most important painting Renoir ever painted, with Albert Barnes, also an art collector and founder of the Barnes Collection in Philly who collected almost 200 Renoir in his lifetime. Barnes says to Phillips, “That’s the only Renoir you have, isn’t it?” to which Phillips says, “It’s the only one I need”.
Today I’m sharing some of Phillips collection of Georgia O’Keeffe. Wonderful examples of her work.
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Paul Cezanne
Fields at Bellevue,
oil, 1892-95
Paul Cezanne
Self Portrait
1878-80
Paul Cezanne (1839-1906), a French Post-impressionist, whose work is said to have laid the foundation between 19th Century impressionism and 20th century Cubism. His small brushstrokes and use of color showed his concentrated study of subject matter. The Phillips has many examples of Cezanne’s work and you can see his progression of his style over the years.
I’ve enjoyed seeing Cezanne’s work several other museums including The Philadelphia Museum of Art (read about it here) and the National Gallery of Art in DC where they have one of my favorite Cezanne’s, The Artist’s Father. (Check it out here.)
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The Open Window
Pierre Bonnard, 1921
Pierre Bonnard
Interior with Boy, 1910
Pierre Bonnard
Circus Rider, 1894
Continuing with my visit to The Phillips Collection last week I saw several paintings by Pierre Bonnard (1867-1947), an artist that I have long admired. You don’t see as much of his work as some of the other post-impressionists but when you do you have to stop to admire them. Here are three good examples.
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The terrific thing about painting is that anyone can do it. If you have the desire to paint, you can learn to paint. Paint Parties are a chance to learn something new with a great group of friends. A little food, a little drink, a lot of laughing. And in the end you have a new painting. Why don’t you get a group together for a party of your own?
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