by netGALAXY Studios | Mar 6, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Portraiture, World View
What interests me most is neither still life nor landscape: it is the human figure. Henri Matisse We had another figure drawing session at my studio last evening. Lots of fun. I have logged countless hours in front of the figure and always learning. These were two...
by netGALAXY Studios | Mar 4, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Portraiture, Uncategorized, World View
The Real Princess Kate Portrait Last evening we had the much anticipated Vernissage of Cate’s portrait “The Real Princess Kate,” surrounded by dear friends. Now it is time to share it with the world. Click to see the finished portrait (She’s...
by netGALAXY Studios | Feb 9, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Portraiture, Uncategorized, World View
I wonder about all these “negative” people my friends talk about from whom they always seem to be running. Who are they? I have a hunch that sometimes these “negative” people, or non-people, may really be those who don’t happen to tow...
by netGALAXY Studios | Feb 6, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Portraiture, World View
“No one is an artist unless he carries his picture in his head before painting it, and is sure of his method and composition.” Claude Monet. This conundrum is found in all disciplines. I equate the creative process to riding a horse. You want to ride the trail and...
by netGALAXY Studios | Jan 22, 2013 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View
“Thank the work of our hands: weaving steel into bridges, finishing one more report for the boss on time, stitching another wound or uniform, the first brush stroke on a portrait, or the last floor on the Freedom Tower jutting into a sky that yields to our...
by netGALAXY Studios | Jan 5, 2013 | Fine Art, Portraiture, Uncategorized, World View
What better way to celebrate President Barack Obama’s second inauguration than with a fine art poster, teeshirt or coffee mug? For those who sleep better knowing he is President, this is a great opportunity to share the love. For those who don’t, may I...