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,...
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...
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...
by [email protected] | Aug 9, 2023 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, World View
Steve Anthony Cefalo created some great tips for appreciating artwork, with which I agree whole heartedly. This is not anti-intellectual dribble (heaven forbid). It’s a way to expand your intuition and use your lifetime of experience to enter a work of art. The...
by [email protected] | Jun 14, 2023 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
A Circus Barker: See the video on FB. Heres’s the transcript: Folks, ya simply won’t believe how you’ve managed to live without picture lights. The light reflected by an original oil painting into a room is at least 375 times richer and warmer than any...
by [email protected] | Mar 22, 2023 | CSA Advocacy, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, Random Favorites, World View
This is a very difficult subject and I’m probably out of my league discussing, because I’m a member of white middle class by birth. But maybe, that is what makes me the most qualified. I have lived the entitlements heaped upon my demographic. Yes, I have...
