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Going to the Dogs

Finn has his day in the sun Another Holiday portrait gift, this time to the sister of her favorite friend, Finn.  I always enjoy painting animals, to capture their personality and energy in paint is kind of a miracle.  I love it when my sitter's caretaker says, "Yes,...

The Gift of Love

Portrait Capture's Morgan's Exuberance Just before Christmas, 2013, Morgan was presented with a very special gift.  Her childhood will be remembered not only by her mom and dad, who treasured her enough to have an oil portrait, but by her children and her children's...

Painting Badly

Some Advice from the Master (of failure) about painting badly This is not directed at anyone in particular, since, I have banned the use of the word" bad" in my classes.  I encourage my students to think in terms of deeper, rather than bad or good.  In other words, if...

Brush with Talent

No brush with wine last night. Cate and I have really enjoyed each group that has come and celebrated the creative process with us at our painting parties, now being offered half price through Amazon Local.  They're also offering half off painting classes.  Imagine,...

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