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Art - A Lighter Side: Narragansett Art Festival
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Art - A Lighter Side. Observing Nature's Light and Color. Friday, June 27, 2014. I"m working on some smaller painting of surfers, just in case a waves are small and a few of the surfers come to check out the art festival. Follow up: This painting was my submission to the Wickford Art Association's Poetry and Art exhibit. Below is the poem that was written inspired by my painting. So honored! The shock of a bald scalp. Under a swim cap, a soundless. Shriek, mouth agape. Anticipation. No, trepidation,.
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Art - A Lighter Side: January 2015
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Art - A Lighter Side. Observing Nature's Light and Color. Wednesday, January 21, 2015. Creating A Free and Easy Web Presence. I found a few options that are both FREE and EASY and meet that criteria. I will be doing a quick presentation on the four options below at South County Art Association on Saturday, 1/31/15, 9:00 - 10:30 am. (http:/ southcountyart.org/class/683). Weebly: template-based website tool. Blogger: text, images and video in a "post" format. Flickr: image and video. Fine Art America Prints.
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Art - A Lighter Side: March 2015
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Art - A Lighter Side. Observing Nature's Light and Color. Monday, March 23, 2015. Having a very small studio space presents challenges when creating larger works. I've sometimes found paint on my clothes from brushing by a work in progress. Also, there aren't many exhibit opportunities for larger works. Most juried exhibits set their largest size as 44 inches, including frame. The Artist's Reception will be on Thursday April 16 from 5-9pm. Now to get going on that second 24x48 painting. NE Farm and Artist.
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Art - A Lighter Side: February 2014
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Art - A Lighter Side. Observing Nature's Light and Color. Sunday, February 23, 2014. Fresh off the easel. For now. I say that because as I photographed this piece, I saw changes I needed to make. So it will probably go back on the easel after a little bit more study. This was a painting started last October and she has been staring at me wondering when she would be framed. Sorry Dear, not quite yet. Breast Stroke 18x24 Oil on canvas. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Fine Art America Prints. NE Farm and Artist.
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Art - A Lighter Side: Painting to a Frame
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Art - A Lighter Side. Observing Nature's Light and Color. Thursday, July 31, 2014. Painting to a Frame. Earlier in July, I was at Wickford Art Festival as a shopper, not as an artist. As I visited my fellow artists' booths, I was cognizant of my first impression when I entered each booth. As a result, I've decided to start framing my work with similar and consistent style frames, as this was common in the most visually appealing booths. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Fine Art America Prints.
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Art - A Lighter Side: Extra Special Portrait #1
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Art - A Lighter Side. Observing Nature's Light and Color. Monday, May 12, 2014. Extra Special Portrait #1. I love doing portraits, despite the challenges, but some I enjoy more than others. This is the first of two I've been working on with special meaning. Her coloring was perfect for creating a charcoal sketch using a toned paper using black and white charcoal. It is good practice in observing and translating values. Special Portrait #2 will be completed soon (I hope). Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom).
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Art - A Lighter Side: December 2014
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Art - A Lighter Side. Observing Nature's Light and Color. Sunday, December 21, 2014. The commissions I've been asked to do for Christmas gifts both have a fun aspect. The gift of the house portrait will be presented along with the history of the house. An historian researched the home, the builder, original and subsequent occupants, along with the history of the neighborhood. (This is a package offered by New England Farm and Artist in W. Greenwich RI). Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Fine Art America Prints.
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Art - A Lighter Side: January 2014
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Art - A Lighter Side. Observing Nature's Light and Color. Sunday, January 12, 2014. In the Blink of an Eye. This post doesn’t have much to do with art, but perhaps speaks to the passion. In 2009 I spent 6 months in Dallas, subletting an apt from a fabulous artist who introduced me to her friends and family. My last week there, I had dinner with her brother, sister and some of their friends; one was a photographer Will Pattison. Three weeks later the blog entries just stopped. Many posts talked of how his...
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Art - A Lighter Side: November 2013
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Art - A Lighter Side. Observing Nature's Light and Color. Friday, November 22, 2013. Blue Paper and Paint 5x5. Gold and Red Geometric 5x5. I felt I had been away from updating my blog for a while, but was embarrassed to see that my last post was in July. Work (the one that pays the bills) and class/homework has taken a bit of my time and energy, so when I get home, updating my blog isn't the highest priority. Copper and Apple 5x5. Japanese Maple 3x3 on Stone Tile. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Art - A Lighter Side: May 2014
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Art - A Lighter Side. Observing Nature's Light and Color. Monday, May 12, 2014. Extra Special Portrait #1. I love doing portraits, despite the challenges, but some I enjoy more than others. This is the first of two I've been working on with special meaning. Her coloring was perfect for creating a charcoal sketch using a toned paper using black and white charcoal. It is good practice in observing and translating values. Special Portrait #2 will be completed soon (I hope). Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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