Fine Art Tips and Techniques
Last Friday night I had my much awaited artist's reception at Kneeland Gallery in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho. This short video gives you a quick peek at what a professional gallery and opening reception for an artist looks like. If anyone is interested in purchasing a painting, please contact Kneeland Gallery and tell them, Lori sent ya! Or feel free to contact me with any questions or for more information, … [Read more...]
Oscar award winning, Anthony Hopkins is considered to be one of film's greatest living actors. This artist has 'heart' and after reading about him in The Week Magazine, I thought you all might find his 'rags to riches' story inspiring - it sure gave me a needed shot-in-the-arm! It is hard to believe that eloquent Hopkins was a slow learner in school and was taunted constantly. He was called 'Dumbo,' like the elephant because he couldn't … [Read more...]
Although winter is almost over, I want to share this little video I made while plein air painting out on a beautiful day last month in February - and who knows, maybe you'll get out there before all that snow melts! Painting outside always has its challenges and it is good to know some basic outdoor survival skills, but winter plein air painting can be a bit tricky. Nevertheless, it is well worth the effort to get out of the studio and into … [Read more...]
Each winter I am honored with the opportunity to showcase my newest works with an emphasis on still life painting at Kneeland Gallery in Sun Valley, Idaho. I have been working all winter preparing for the gallery reception and exhibition which starts this Friday night, March 5th and runs through April 15th, 2010. I thought my readers might enjoy seeing what I do when I am not blogging or 'twittering'...and yes, I really do paint … [Read more...]
Many artists are mystified by the varnishing process, and there is much debate over the subject. But most agree, varnish should be used to protect paintings from pollution in the atmosphere, UV rays and scratches. Another factor is as oil paintings dry, the dark colors have a tendency to 'sink'. Varnish brings out the rich colors and the brilliance they had when you first applied them. Here's the problem, it can take 6 months to … [Read more...]
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