Painting a portrait with only one color
For today’s class, we had to bring in a picture of someone. Anyone. We had to paint a portrait of the picture using only one color — burnt umber.
Learning to paint the human figure is hard work, but I’m up for the challenge
The 2016 fall semester has begun. I’ve been waiting for this day! My one class this semester is Intermediate Painting. The focus will be on the figure. I love painting or rather, trying to paint, people.
Lin Lisberger. Carver of wood
I think Lin Lisberger’s sculptures are mesmerizing. They draw me in and invite me to stay a while. One, in particular, wouldn’t loosen its grip.
Where two colors meet: That’s where all the action is
Our assignment: Make two identical compositions, each at least 10″ x 12″. Use the exact same colors in both compositions. You want to have clear foreground shapes and clear background shape.
Kevin Mizner. Inspired by Norman Rockwell
Every time I post another profile of a Maine artist, I learn something new. From Kevin Mizner, who lives in Pittston, I learned about patience. This from a man who says he has “the patience Read more…
I never realized how much influence one color could have over others
I’m learning so much in the Color Theory class I’m taking this semester. The instructor is Jim Flahaven at the University of Southern Maine. These images are from an assignment designed to help us better Read more…