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Praise for Chromo Sapient by Barbara Pitcher

by [email protected] | Dec 28, 2023 | Fine Art, Motivational, Theatre Related, World View

Forward by Barbara Pitcher Dear reader, this is a gift. I want you to take this little poem book somewhere you can be alone at a time when you need not a lover, but a dear friend, when a deep love or friendship is necessary. I had such an experience. That is why I...

Kurt Wilder Investiture

by [email protected] | Dec 3, 2023 | Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture

It is always exciting to present a portrait. Last week was the investiture of Hon. Kurtis Wilder’s portrait at the Michigan Supreme Court. The ceremony took place in front of the entire court, all members present. There were speeches by many supporters,...

My Teaching Method

by [email protected] | Nov 17, 2023 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture

When I teach privately I like to use the paint along process, where the student paints along as I demonstrate. This is how I learned, sitting next to my father and painting what he painted. I call it full immersion study. It usually works out as a win-win. The student...

The Political Divide

by [email protected] | Sep 18, 2023 | Motivational, World View

Collective fear stimulates herd instinct, and tends to produce ferocity toward those who are not regarded as members of the herd. ~Bertrand Russell (Book: Unpopular Essays : https://amzn.to/3PvxdDo) It’s strange to be a member of a group (democrats) that is so feared...

My Furry Friends Demo

by [email protected] | Aug 17, 2023 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture

Recently, I had the pleasure of creating an oil portrait of my dog, Bailey, as the subject of my “Furry Friends” demo, begun at Art on the Square Gallery, where you can also see some of my latest work. I finished the painting in my studio. Here’s my...

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Praise for Chromo Sapient by Barbara Pitcher

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