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Aug 2, 2010
Painting Demo-Warrens Point Morning
Filed In Inspiration
This is a short painting demo with a few step-by-step photos, revealing a brief look a the progression of what goes into developing and completing a painting. This is one of the many photos I took as a reference as I was doing the 6x8 field study below.…
Aug 2, 2010
Another September in Maine
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I’m starting to plan and get excited about my yearly trip to Maine. I had meant to go to Monhegan this past winter but unfortunately never made it since I was preparing for my move back to Tennessee. One of the reasons I’m glad I moved back…
Jun 1, 2010
Picasso Quote
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“All Children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” - Pablo Picasso
Jun 1, 2010
Back from Apalach
Filed In Travel
I just returned from America’s great Plein Air Paint-out in Apalachicola. It was a teriffic week....seafood was incredible! It was great just catching up with friends I haven’t seen in a few years and making many new friends. And it just seems…
Jun 1, 2010
Sewanee Workshop Photos
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The workshop at Sewanee last weekend was a success! I think everyone had a great time. Thanks to everyone who attended. Here are a few photos from the weekend.
May 30, 2010
Monthly One Day Saturday Plein Air Workshops
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Since many of us are unable to get off work to study on weekdays or may be seeking less expensive workshop options, I have been kicking around the idea of having a workshop one Saturday each month, which will give you the option to just take one intense…
May 4, 2010
color study
Filed In Inspiration
Color - It seems that there are endless possibilities. Maybe that’s a good reason to keep it simple. But I guess everyone has a different opinion on how many is enough. Some say 3 primary, some 3 plus a few grays, others say 6 with a warm and cool…
May 4, 2010
On my way to Apalachicola
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I’m packing my bags, paint,canvas, traveling studio, and anything else that will fit in my car, and getting excited about heading down to Apalachicola in a few days. Should be a lot of good times, good food and hopefully good painting. I was in…
Mar 18, 2010
Studio Workshop!
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I’m Excited to Announce I will teaching a studio workshop for the first time! I have taught quite a few outdoor painting workshops which I really enjoy doing and also learn a lot myself every time. I’ve decided it’s time to do something…
Mar 18, 2010
Here comes the sun
Filed In Random
OK...Finally!...I have been back to Tennessee for over two weeks and I think today is the first time I have seen the sun. I’m glad I’m heading down to Charleston in a week or so. Hopefully I’ll find some warm weather there and get some…
Mar 17, 2010
Passing of a great Artist - James Reynolds
Filed In Inspiration
It was sad to recently hear the news of the passing of a legend and one of my favorite artist, James Reynolds, in February of this year. He was truly a Fine Artist and one of the great American and Western Artist of our time whose work is timeless and…
Jan 31, 2010
William Wendt Quote
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“The true artist does not paint to please the public -but he holds the interest of all who think, for a work of art expresses the mind of its workman. In it are clearly reflected his vices and his weaknesses, as well as his virtues. He may deceive…
Jan 31, 2010
Recent Commission
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I recently completed a commission of an evening sunset view from Lookout Mountain at Chattanooga Tennessee using the artistic license to depict the valley prior to all the development. I didn’t put it on my website because it was a Christmas surprise…
Jan 30, 2010
Princeton Show a Success
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Thanks to all my friends in Princeton who made the show at The Present Day Club such a success. Here are a few photos I took before the show opened. Regretfully things were so busy that I forgot to bring out my camera after everyone arrived.
Jan 30, 2010
Three Colors and the Truth
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The old saying goes all you need to know to play guitar is ‘three chords and the truth’. Keep it simple, tell the truth and put some soul into it. Not to offend any expert players because it certainly helps to know as much as you possibly…