Coming back…

Aug 4, 2013 | Misc

New Class at University Art Mid-Town Scheduled I’m pleased to tell you that I’ll be teaching at University Art in September.  I just talked to Andy and we’ve scheduled a one-day workshop for Saturday, September 14.  I know many of you have been...

For my Mendocino Students

Jul 27, 2013 | Misc

Here is my finished painting of spring wildflowers in the Kerr jar.  How did you all do?  Send me photos of your paintings!  I’d love to see.   How did you do achieving the illusion of translucence and transparency?  Fun to try, don’t you think?...

Achieving Volume in a Portrait

Jun 2, 2013 | Misc

It’s all about the values! The beginning stages for my portraits start with light washes of color.               The colors in this photo are a little distorted… a little too yellow, but wanted to show how the detail and...

Class tutorial on the little church in Mendocino

May 1, 2013 | Misc

  My painting of the little church in Mendocino continues to progress.  These two photos show a comparison of last week and this week.   Next week I hope to get some photos of my student’s work.  All of their paintings are coming out just beautifully…...

Class Project

Apr 7, 2013 | Misc, Tutorials

In this six week session at University Art in Sacramento, I’m guiding my students in painting some little landscapes.  I’ve worked on two pieces…  Very simple color schemes, as usual.  Winsor Blue Green Shade, Thalo Yellow Green (Grumbacher),...