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Art Classes - Oils - Basic, Intermediate and Plein Air
April 8th, 2012
Oil - Basic Basic (6 weeks)
Have you always wanted to try oil painting? All you need to bring is an apron and your enthusiasm. I will supply all you need to try your hand with this beautiful, rich, sensuous medium.
This six week course will focus on the very basic knowledge that you will need to begin painting with oils. How to lay out your paint, what the tools are for, how to hold and use the brushes, how to mix colours, how to be environmentally responsible, plus lots of...
March 25th, 2012
Plein Air Painting - Why would you do it?
The Immediacy, The Challenge, and the Reward
Painting on site instills in your mind all the feelings about the particular location.....the tme of day, the smells in the air, the temperature, the sounds, the feel of the breeze on your skin, and many other subtleties.
The biggest challenge is learning to deal with the environment. The light changes quickly, so you have to work within a time limit. You also have to consider the...
March 25th, 2012
Pay Over Time - for that piece that you would love to own!
Art Lease Canada is a company that offers financing exclusively for art purchases. This is a unique and affordable way to purchase and collect art. Find out more by clicking on the link.
March 25th, 2012
This is how you can participate.
On December 21, dedicate about 30 seconds to thoughts of Peace, sending those thoughts out to every human of this earth. Peace to all, unconditionally - the good, the bad and the ugly...everyone. If you feel so inspired, please pass this idea on to your circle of family, friends and acquaitances.
In the year 2009, the thought came to me as a tiny idea that wouldn't leave me alone until I did something about it. I asked only family and friends...
Painting Demonstration From Photo To Finish
March 25th, 2012
Have you ever wondered how an artist gets from the sketch to the finished painting?
While I was painting this particular piece, "Wandering Through", I documented the day by day progress for one of my clients, who had an interest in this process. I enjoyed doing this for her, and would like very much to share this with more people. So, when Brian Walker, from DiscoveredArtists.com, recommended Squidoo.com, I was thrilled to be able to do this in a very simple and imtimate...