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Michael Reardon: June 2013
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Monday, June 17, 2013. I know I promised to show more of the Alcatraz comic book illustrations, but once again I've been tardy. Here is the page that shows one of the escaped prisoners washed up at Fort Point in San Francisco. He did survive (for details you'll have to buy the book :). The main challenge here is that this is a true nocturne. He probably arrived here after 9 PM in December. Quite dark. So I used a bit of license with the phosphorescence of the waves. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Michael Reardon: Plein Air in Monterey
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Monday, April 20, 2015. Plein Air in Monterey. I just got back from the Plein Air convention in Monterey last weekend, and wanted to share some of the paintings I did while there. At the end of every day, the entire group went out to paint. Day 1 was Asilomar, Day 2 found us at Lover's Point, and the third day we were at the beach in Carmel. It's quite a scene with around 700 painters at work. I'll post more about the convention soon. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile.
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Michael Reardon: July 2015
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Thursday, July 9, 2015. Imagined landscapes are one of my favorite painting subjects. Untethered to reality, I can invent any landscape I want. During my many years as an architectural illustrator, I worked on numerous projects that were almost purely imaginary. One of my last clients, a sheik in Dubai, rarely sent me plans and elevations. Almost always, his architect sent images and a visual description (usually all in one Photoshopped conglomeration) and let me go to town. I then choose one that appeal...
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Michael Reardon: December 2014
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Wednesday, December 24, 2014. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). This blog shows what I'm currently working on, including current paintings, any awards of note, information on my current workshops, and other random thoughts. View my complete profile. Like My Page on Facebook. Promote Your Page Too. Watercolor Magazine, Spring 2011. Watercolor Artist Magazine, February 2012. Robin purcell, watercolors in the plein air tradition. VADEMECUM DE PINTURA ANTONIO ARROYO CAMPOS. The Adventures of Paul Jackson.
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Michael Reardon: Plein Air Convention in Monterey
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Wednesday, April 8, 2015. Plein Air Convention in Monterey. I'm getting ready for a demonstration next week. I will be one of the faculty members at the Plein Air Convention in Monterey. I'll also be one of the demonstrators (at the ungodly hour of 8:15AM) next Wednesday. These images are a sneak peak of the demonstration subject, the Morgan Horse Ranch in Point Reyes. These were done as part of a plein air. Convention, this demonstration will be done indoors. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Simple t...
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Michael Reardon: Point Reyes-First Workshop of 2015
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Monday, April 27, 2015. Point Reyes-First Workshop of 2015. Had a great workshop last Saturday at the Point Reyes National Seashore, at the Red Barn educational center near the Visitor's Center. Fortunately the rain storm that rolled through Friday night cleared into a beautiful day for painting. The group was particularly congenial. I'm always flattered that people sign up to hear my suggestions and advice on how to improve their watercolor painting. Red Barn, Point Reyes National Seashore.
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Michael Reardon: April 2013
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013. What I've Been Up to Lately. I know I've haven't posted anything lately. The trip to Guatemala (see post below) took up January. A couple of colds sapped my concentration for a couple of weeks. Nonetheless I have been busy. The most enjoyable project has been a comic book about an escape from Alcatraz prison. A comic book? Yes, a comic book. Last fall I was approached by a friend and artist, Wren Nowan. More to come later. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). View my complete profile.
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Michael Reardon: Mendocino Workshop
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Tuesday, May 5, 2015. Back-to-back weekend workshops can be a bit draining, but last weekend's worksop at the Mendocino Art Center was quite energizing. Although we never saw the sun, an fit was sometimes arctic outdoors, I had a very inspired group of 14 painters who were willing to face the elements. Both of these paintings are from basically the same location behind the center. One looking down the adjacent lane, and the other looking north toward the magnificent cypress tree. View my complete profile.
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Michael Reardon: Finally-All the Text is In
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Thursday, May 14, 2015. Finally-All the Text is In. I just sent the book Introduction, the final installment for my book, to my editor. It's been a long journey that started last May. Many times I reread sections and asked "What am I trying to say here? There's nothing like time and fresh eyes to improve bad writing. I found it worked best for me to just get something down, and then revisit it a couple of weeks later. That way, I had something to react to. North Light books places greater emphasis on ima...
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Michael Reardon: May 2015
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Thursday, May 14, 2015. Finally-All the Text is In. I just sent the book Introduction, the final installment for my book, to my editor. It's been a long journey that started last May. Many times I reread sections and asked "What am I trying to say here? There's nothing like time and fresh eyes to improve bad writing. I found it worked best for me to just get something down, and then revisit it a couple of weeks later. That way, I had something to react to. North Light books places greater emphasis on ima...
