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May 7, 2013
On Texture
I love the texture of paint. Thick creamy plains of color piled on top of each other…
Chasing Horizons at Villa Terrace
Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum 2220 N. Terrace Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53202 May 3 – August 25 Opening Reception Friday, May 3 – 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. Members Only Preview 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Roundtable Discussion and Q&A with co-curators Nirmal Raja and Christopher Willey and participating artists 7:00 p.m. Twelve artists will be exhibiting [...]
Alla Prima Painting
Wednesdays: June 5, 12, 19 & 26: 6-8:30 pm Cedarburg Cultural Center W62 N546 Washington Avenue Cedarburg, WI 53012 “Alla Prima” is derived from an Italian phrase meaning, “at first attempt”. The goal with an alla prima painting is to finish the painting in one sitting. Paintings done alla prima often have an energy and [...]
Developing a Sketchbook
Thursdays: July 11 & 18: 6-8:30 pm Cedarburg Cultural Center W62 N546 Washington Avenue Cedarburg, WI 53012 There is nothing more powerful than an artist’s sketchbook. In this class we will explore different creative exercises to help students develop a working sketchbook. Drawing techniques will be covered along with composition, design, observation, brainstorming techniques, and [...]
April 15, 2013
Acrylic Knife Painting
Lately I have been doing my landscapes in acrylic, still using the knife. The transition to acrylic began with a request from some of my students. I also like the slightly more posterized look of acrylics for some of my concepts. Knife painting in acrylic has to be done very differently than knife painting in [...]
April 7, 2013
2013 Festival Schedule
May 4th – Madison Audubon Art Fair Madison, WI website May 25th – Menonomee Falls Art on the Walk Menomonee Falls, WI website June 8th & 9th – Hinsdale Art Festival Hinsdale, IL website July 13th & 14th – Art Fair Off the Square Madison, WI website July 20th & 21st – Midsummer [...]
March 20, 2013
“How to” Books
I have discovered the world of “how to” painting and drawing books. In the past I had always dismissed them as being only for the beginner. Recently I have been using them as teaching tools in my classes and I have found the information in them to be quite useful in my own studio as [...]
Alla Prima Painting
The Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts 19805 W. Capitol Drive Brookfield, WI 53045 Tuesdays, July 23-August 13, 6:00-8:30 pm “Alla Prima” paintings derives from an Italian phrase meaning, “at first attempt.” The goal with an alla prima painting is to finish the painting in one sitting. This class will take students through a [...]
20 Paintings
Cedar Valley 5349 County Road D West Bend, WI 3-Day Workshop August 23, 24 & 25, 2013 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Join me for a few days in the country, away from the daily stress. Let your creative spirit flow, we will take care of the rest. In this stimulating class you will paint the [...]
