NEW GALLERY

NEW Co-op Gallery "Melange Fine Art"  ...is also a new local place to view my originals.  ALL Original Gallery... an artisians gallery filled with wonderful one of kind, little bit of everything. 

Melange Fine Art  252 W. Tampa  Venice FL 34285   This original just sold there : "Higel Park Revisited" 24x36  Also just returned from Painting the Region II in Jacksonville.  Great weather all week for the plein air event.  Over 30 paintings sold at the show.

This Painting was picked as one of the most popular at the event "Sunrise On The Saint John's" 12x16 Plein Air Oil...photos show it in the works... and as finished.  This little painting "Oldest On The River" was one of the paintings that sold at the event 

Not the best photo... fresh of the easel version, but can give you an idea.

Had a wonderful week at the paint out.  First half of the week got to partner up with Jane Chapin, a real treat!  Enjoyed having a painting partner, we were given a tour of one of the beautiful historic homes on the river.  Think the best painting day, was the day painted the sunrise, we rose early to set up and prepare for the light.  We witnessed it the day before as it blanketed a glow across the scene as it rose.  We went to sleep that night, planning to be ready to capture that glow with our paintings come morn.  Jane did a beautiful painting of the view too. 

Well, CLASSES begin THURS at VAC...  if you haven't signed up yet its not to late.  Right now have just enough for a class, there is room for a few more.  See the Link to the left for more info, or just drop me a line.

Will also be scheduling private lessons at the the new Melange Gallery on Weds... on a first come first serve basis.  The window has GREAT light...  should be a nice painting atmosphere.  Hope to see you soon...

Out and About

May it be an UP day!!! 

"Do not let it look as if you reasoned too much.  Painting must be impulsive to be worth while- if you are a painter there is an asethetic excitement about painting which is one of the most beautiful experices that can be.  Put things down while you feel that joy; I'd like to see you register it, and then I know some day there will be an artist born."-Hawthorne on Painting

Exhibit

Have a painting in this exhibit opening TONIGHT in Naples.  The exhibit continues for a few more weeks too.  National Art Encounter 2010

Spent today Painting... on commissions and one for fun image too that will be titled "F..a..c..e..?"

here is a sneak- in the works peak: Mind you this is an unedited photo taken with my new phone. 

Seeing how many new things can try in a month it seems.
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ALSO am in the process of REdesigning this blog... would love to know what you think so far.  You now may also become a follower, if you would like updates on classes and events.

Next week is the opening reception for the National Art Encounter 2010.  September 10th, see link below to the right for directions and more info.

Classes begin this month at the Venice Art Center Too...
Private Lessons will be reserved 1st come 1st served on Weds. before 3pm.
See more info on all of these just to the right.  Also have links to many sights to  the left.  AND DON'T FORGET to let me know what you think of this new layout....
Hope to see you in Naples on the Sept. 10th!

Ron's Find- Oil on Linen, was accepted into the National Art Encounter 2010 Exhibit... in Naples.

Venice Art Center New Course Catalog is out too, and POSTED on-line. Check out my NEW class schedule there.... will be updating to the right on blog too....

Also, have new workshops scheduled at the Boca Grande Art Alliance too.

Both links are to the right....

PLUS please consider visiting the BOLD BRUSH Fine Art competition and sharing a vote for my latest entry "A True Story" if you 'like' it. Hope the summer has been treating all of you WELL.

Watch for my HUGE pre-season, end of summer RAISE A ROOF -Sale! Details to be announced soon. If you want to be contacted, let me know or choose to follow this blog, and the post announcing it will be sent to you. HUGE SALE... that only comes along as often as one need a new roof! Some of you may have heard that mine was hit by static lightening the end of LAST rainy season. Its not going to make it through another one.... so hence "RAISE A ROOF" sale... coming SOON!!!

http://canvoo.com/boldbrush/painting/11538

Entered the BoldBrush Art Competition for the first time. Entered this painting that was sold before completed, so it was nice to be able to enter it into a competition too. Many of you have seen the image before, but again, have never been able to enter it into a competiton because it was sold. There are some amazing entries at this sight. WOW. So much talent out there. Well here is to another FIRST.... Hope you like. Share at will too.
PLUS two day workshop begins again on Tues. at VAC.... see preceeding post for more info... or the link to Venice Art Center bottom right too. Hope to see you soon Back to commission painting. Not enough 'out and about' these days.... way too studio bound.

Most recent little Plein Air done down at Casperson's titled "Morning Light" is being delivered to Final Touch Gallery this morning to see if it and 4 other paintings work in Kathleen's newest window display. Come check it out in person to see the colors better.
PLUS NEW CLASS STARTS TOMORROW!

Artistic FUNdamentals -SUMMER Start To Finish At the Venice Art Center Starts Tues. July 20th. www.veniceartenter.com

Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00–5:00pm (Two day workshop)

Session 1: June 8 & 10
Session 2: June 15 & 17
Session 3: July 20 & 22
Session 4: July 27 & 29
Session 5: August 3 & 5
Session 6: August 10 & 12

Instructor: Karen Hitt
This workshop is designed to take you “Start To Finish” in the FUNdamentals of accomplishing your artistic endeavor. HOW TO’s of planning, thumbnails, composing and executing a painting. All mediums are welcomed: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Pastels, Pen & Ink, Graphite. All levels welcomed. This class is designed to take the essential foundation of strong drawing skills, composition, value, capturing light, color theory and expression to a finished work of art. Still life, Portrait, Landscape, Seascapes, Cloudscapes may all be explored. A strong emphasis will be on classic techniques, while exploring and learning from the "Masters" works of art. Supplies needed are each student’s medium of choice and drawing materials.
Fee: $80/Members $105/Nonmembers