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Cecile Hines commented on Claudia L. Brookes's photo

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"Well done Claudia!"

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Cecile Hines commented on Cecile Hines's photo

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"Claudia deserves it, no worries I'm not dead yet."

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Cecile Hines added a discussion to the group SelfPortraits

Feel that getting someone to sit for you that is unattached to weather or not it is flattering so is the best way to practice portraiture. Your own self image comes into play here as demonstrated hereDSCN1079.jpg…See More

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Cecile Hines and ben woollcombe joined Donald Maier's group

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Every artist should do a self portrait. Most of us do several during our careers. Here is a place where we can show them. Lets see where this takes us. Maybe have a show somewhere?See More

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Kip DeVore posted a photo

Tulip Explosion

Tulips with blue-grape hyacinths exploding in the garden. 7" x 11", watercolor, for sale in print sizes to 24" x 36", at:…

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ben woollcombe commented on Donald Maier's group SelfPortraits

"great idea, I'll see what comes "

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Donald Maier posted a group

SelfPortraits

Every artist should do a self portrait. Most of us do several during our careers. Here is a place where we can show them. Lets see where this takes us. Maybe have a show somewhere?See More

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Claudia L. Brookes commented on Claudia L. Brookes's photo

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"Thanks, Don. A beautiful evening painting "Docked" in Chestertown, MD two weeks ago--kept looking at this handsome little sailboat all day (it never went out) and then had s break in early evening long enough to get this 12X12…"

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Claudia L. Brookes commented on Jill Schultz McGannon's photo

Railroad Crossing 9 x 12 em

"This is really fine painting. Congratulations on a job well done!"

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Donald Maier commented on Cecile Hines's photo

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"It is a good thing to work in watercolor and oils. A whole new set of rules. One make the other better... you'll see. This is very good. I see you are working thinly. As you get more comfortable, you can paint thicker imposto. I really like the…"

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Claudia L. Brookes's photo was featured

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Donald Maier commented on Claudia L. Brookes's photo

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"I only have one spot left to fill on the featured artists and I am going to go with your boat... I really like it."

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Joseph Melancon's photo was featured

AGELESS 11x14

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Ronald Lee Oliver's photo was featured

Evening Yuccas 11 x 14

Yuccas in evening twilight on the Guy Fleming Trail at Torrey Pines State Reserve, painted by Artist, Ronald Lee Oliver

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DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING A PAINTING CARRIER

This is an easy and inexpensive carrier. Perfect for travelling and plein air painting.

DIRECTIONS FOR MAKING A PAINTING CARRIER:

1 PIECE OF FOAMCORE (found at art supply stores like Michaels)

Place on a flat surface. Divide foamcore in 1/2. Draw a line down the middle. Measure 1 in on either side of this line, this is wear you will cut into. Using a straight edge and a utility knife cut…

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Posted by Jeanean Songco Martin on May 17, 2013 at 6:42pm — 1 Comment

Choosing a Painting Workshop

For the original post see: http://mchesleyjohnson.blogspot.com/2013/04/choosing-painting-workshop.html

As I write this, I'm at the Art Barn School of Art in Valparaiso, Indiana. Spring has finally come to this part of the world – the woods are filled with a lacy fluttering of green, spring beauties carpet the ground,…

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Posted by Michael Chesley Johnson on May 5, 2013 at 2:50pm

Pushing past former limits

I find it interesting how much goes on inside my head when I paint outdoors. The area around me could be on fire and I wouldn't even notice because of all the inner dynamics. I'm not sure these dynamics are limited to just my "mind" either.

I get swept up in the complete experience of expressing my impression of the subject - it is almost a waking dream state. It has it's own rythm. I start with trepidation and excitement. I expect a struggle and I work at engaging in the…

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Posted by Lynne Haines on April 27, 2013 at 6:52pm

Show at my Studio in Spokane!

Show in the 10th Annual Town & Country Studio Tour? No fee, great venue. It is Sept 14 & 15th, Spokane WA 99203. Deadline is May 15th. Contact me at lynne@tanks-a-lot.net.

Posted by Lynne Haines on April 16, 2013 at 4:37pm

Ups and downs of moving art

Today I am moving my art and all involved to my new studio. One up is it is bigger and funner. The downs are few. Lighting is an issue. But, I found that my local hardware store carries a bulb called (daylight) bulb. Really good. I suggest all look them up. Upward, I have a great area to paint and create. This time of year we enter art festivals and go to festivals. My mind whirls at every one. Living in the Pacific Northwest gives you a wonderful green beauty to paint with. Everyone…

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Posted by lucy schwartz lucyschwartzartist on April 11, 2013 at 3:02pm

Artists who paint on location outdoors... plein air. No studio work, portraits, still lifes, or working from photos.