The Art Nouveau Style

May 16, 2010 | Misc

In June I’ll be teaching a four week class at University Art in Sacramento on the Art Nouveau Style.  My primary focus  will be the artwork of Alfonse Mucha, http://www.muchafoundation.org, though I will also show students other work in the style, or deriving...

Young’s Winery Release Party

May 9, 2010 | Appearances

On April 14, 2010 Young’s Vineyard, in Amador County, California, released their new wines at a large two-day party on the beautiful vineyard grounds. Delicious food was served, music played, and wine tasted as people chatted and enjoyed the warm weekend...

Progression

May 8, 2010 | Misc

Here’s the step by step progression of my painting of Hannah, my granddaughter. My color palette:  Winsor Orange, Permanent Rose, Winsor Blue Green Shade. And… Sign it.  Now I’m finished.  This is a small painting, 5″ x 5″, unusual for...

Watercolor Hair

Apr 30, 2010 | Misc

Here’s a nice example of watercolor hair.  The combination of straight hair at the crown of the head, and curly loose hair around the face, helps you see two different textures and techniques for painting the hair. In this painting I’ve used Ultramarine...

2010 Wine Release Party

Apr 14, 2010 | Appearances

On April 24 and 25, 2010 Young’s Vineyard in the Shenandoah Valley will release their wines for 2010.  My artwork will be on the labels.  There are six wines being released, 5 reds and one white.  Each wine will have a different label in an Arabian Knights...