How are you feeling today? Tired? Inspired? Brave? Beaten? As a painter, are the voices in your head your piper or your punisher? Curiosity is seriously cool… “Curiosity killed the cat!” So, did curiosity actually kill the cat? Not ... Read More...
Looking for the Unique
November 25, 2019 by Leave a Comment
"Sunlight and Shadow" by Ned Mueller OPAM Most of us would like to be creating unique or compelling works of art, or at least something that we can feel quite proud of. However, all sorts of things can either get in the way or just our ... Read More...
Is Plein Air Painting A Sport?
November 18, 2019 by Leave a Comment
“Along the Trail, Mendocino” by Rick J. Delanty 12" x 24" - Acrylic --all images here have been painted or begun en plein air-- When Bob retired after 42 years in the aerospace industry, one of his buddies whose wife was an artist ... Read More...
Taking Care of the Artist: Improved Awareness and Self-Care – Focus on Hands and Wrists
November 11, 2019 by Leave a Comment
After a session of painting in the studio or en plein air, do you find yourself questioning why your back, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist or hand are uncomfortable or painful? Does the pain last for more than an hour? Does it interfere ... Read More...
Falling In Love
November 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment
"Transcendence, My Toes Are Cold" by Dan Knepper40" x 30" - Oil FALLING IN LOVE lets you see the world through rose-colored glasses. Your energy level rises. You’re a more positive person. It often brings new experiences and your ... Read More...
Finding Your Style
October 28, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Art historians frequently talk about an artist’s “style” and it can seem as though the conventional western art history narrative is mostly about “style”. As a result, a lot of artists feel pressure to land upon a unique style as soon as ... Read More...
Exploring the Columbia River Gorge En Plein Air
October 21, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Jenay Elder, Painting Mt. Hood from Draper Girl FarmJenay Elder, Painting Lilies at Trillium Lake Mt. Hood from Timberline Ski Lodge From tidepools to snow-capped mountains the Pacific Northwest is known for its diverse beauty and ... Read More...
Trying to Cut Some Losses (Clunkers)
October 14, 2019 by Leave a Comment
"Yunnan Market" Value study"Aberdeen Harbor-Hong Kong" Color study We all would love to have fewer paintings that just don’t seem to work for us. I know I do. I’ve been drawing and painting for over 75 years and I certainly ... Read More...
Looking for Ourselves
October 7, 2019 by Leave a Comment
"Ease Up" by Bruce Habowski14" x 18" - Oil on panel"April, 3 30 PM" by Bruce Habowski14" x 11" - Oil on panel I think at one time or another, we’ve all fallen victim to the spell. I’m referring to those magicians of painting who have ... Read More...
OOPS. The Story of Painting Day #20
September 30, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Finally more or less completed: "Triplets (Midnight Kitchen Series)" by Casey Cheuvront It was one of those days... and late nights. I'd had a packed, busy month, with lots of classes and events, getting home after 11:00 pm far more ... Read More...
