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Joan Dyer artist

If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it, so do what you love!

Joan Dyer loves to paint. Until recently she didn’t even know she could. She’s always been creative, but never painted. Now, there’s no stopping her!

By dianeatwood, 1 weekMay 25, 2023 ago
Paint brush carrier

Painting every day helps you/me become better

My month-long daily painting project is nearing its end. The most important lesson I’ve learned is that if you’re serious about your art, you need to make the time and effort.

By dianeatwood, 3 monthsMarch 16, 2023 ago
Little bear daily painting

Today’s the day I start writing about being an artist

After many years of putting everything else first, I recently decided to paint every day. Here’s how it’s going, so far.

By dianeatwood, 3 monthsMarch 4, 2023 ago

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.  (more…)

By dianeatwood, 7 yearsSeptember 2, 2016 ago

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. (more…)

By dianeatwood, 7 yearsAugust 31, 2016 ago
Sculptures

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. (more…)

By dianeatwood, 7 yearsMay 20, 2016 ago

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. (more…)

By dianeatwood, 7 years ago

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 of a toddler.” (more…)

By dianeatwood, 7 yearsApril 1, 2016 ago

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 understand simultaneous contrast.  (more…)

By dianeatwood, 7 years ago
Mary Brooking painting

Mary Brooking. An artist who finds inspiration in the natural beauty of Maine

Mary Brooking says she enjoys testing the balance between reality and abstraction. She prefers to paint with acrylics, but her work is often mistaken for oil paintings because of their softness and tonal depth.  (more…)

By dianeatwood, 7 yearsFebruary 12, 2016 ago

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