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Michael Chesley Johnson posted a blog postPainting Size Poll Results
Plein Air Painting Sizes Poll Results http://mchesleyjohnson.blogspot.com/2011/12/outdoor-painting-sizes.htmlSee More
Michael Chesley Johnson posted a blog postThoughts on Teaching
Photo Courtesy of Ruth Ann SturgillOver the centuries, most painters have taught. Back during Leonardo's day, painters took on apprentices to help with the dirty work of grinding paint and cleaning the hearth, but they also took care to teach the apprentices a thing or two. This happened in the French academic period, too, but…See More
Michael Chesley Johnson posted a blog postStudio Cleaning - and Painting Sale!
If you've been following my blog, you'll know I'm cleaning out the studio. I'm selling sketches and demos, pieces that you won't find in my galleries. As such, they are specially priced and unframed. So, if you're looking for a holiday gift - or even just a a gift for yourself - stay tuned! I hope you find something you like. I'll be posting these through Christmas. Here is the link:…See More
Michael Chesley Johnson's video was featuredPlein Air Painting in Sedona, Arizona
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Michael Chesley Johnson posted a videoPlein Air Painting in Sedona, Arizona
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Join Michael Chesley Johnson for plein air painting in Sedona, Arizona. Visit http://www.paintsedona.com for details.
Michael Chesley Johnson posted a blog postCreating a Sense of Light on a Lackluster Day
Someone recently asked how one can create a sense of light when the day lacks brilliance. When the sun has gone behind the clouds or the fog has rolled in, contrast lessens and edges soften. You'll find that this more diffuse light will creep into shadows, weakening them. Things can began to look downright gloomy. When this happens, it's so easy to paint the world as if it's caught in some spectral dimension halfway between the living and the dead.But don't despair! The light is there, and…See More
Cecile Hines left a comment for Michael Chesley Johnson"wasn't able to post messages on the paintings for some reason but wanted to let you know how beautiful they are."
Michael Chesley Johnson posted a blog postThree Fall Plein Air Workshops
Even though summer has just barely hit its stride, I'm already thinking about the fall. This fall, as I make my cross-country trip from Campobello Island, New Brunswick, to Sedona, Arizona, I'll teach three plein air painting workshops along the way. I thought I'd mention them, as we are taking sign-ups even now. They are:October 1, Saturday: Vermont, Middlebury. A one-day oil-only workshop in historic Middlebury, home to Middlebury College. I lived in or around Middlebury for nearly 30…See More
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Plein Air Painting Sizes Poll Results http://mchesleyjohnson.blogspot.com/2011/12/outdoor-painting-sizes.html
Posted on December 9, 2011 at 8:42am
Thoughts on Teaching
Photo Courtesy of Ruth Ann Sturgill
Over the centuries, most painters have taught. Back during Leonardo's day, painters took on apprentices to help with the dirty work of…
ContinuePosted on December 6, 2011 at 7:35pm
Studio Cleaning - and Painting Sale!
If you've been following my blog, you'll know I'm cleaning out the studio. I'm selling sketches and demos, pieces that you won't find in my galleries. As such, they are specially priced and unframed. So, if you're looking for a holiday gift - or even just a a gift for yourself - stay tuned! I hope you find something you like. I'll be posting these through Christmas.
Here is the link:…
ContinuePosted on November 16, 2011 at 2:50pm
Creating a Sense of Light on a Lackluster Day
Someone recently asked how one can create a sense of light when the day lacks brilliance. When the sun has gone behind the clouds or the fog has rolled in, contrast lessens and edges soften. You'll find that this more diffuse light will creep into shadows, weakening them. Things can began to look downright gloomy. When this…
ContinuePosted on September 26, 2011 at 1:00pm
Three Fall Plein Air Workshops
Even though summer has just barely hit its stride, I'm already thinking about the fall. This fall, as I make my cross-country trip from Campobello Island, New Brunswick, to Sedona, Arizona, I'll teach three plein air painting workshops along the way. I thought I'd mention them, as we are taking sign-ups even now. They are:
October 1, Saturday: Vermont, Middlebury. A one-day oil-only workshop in historic Middlebury, home to Middlebury College. I lived in or around… Continue
October 1, Saturday: Vermont, Middlebury. A one-day oil-only workshop in historic Middlebury, home to Middlebury College. I lived in or around… Continue
Posted on July 21, 2011 at 6:29am
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 9:31pm on May 29, 2009,
jacki newell said… - What a beautiful painting. I look forward to seeing more of your work.
- At 7:29pm on July 17, 2009,
Susan F. Greaves said… - Oops. Sorry for the delay. Don't know how I missed that request!
- At 8:39am on July 21, 2011, Cecile Hines said…
- wasn't able to post messages on the paintings for some reason but wanted to let you know how beautiful they are.
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