When starting out many artists hunt for the magic pencil. We read books on what the “masters” used. We ask artists more experienced than us what pencil, brush, plein air box, brand of paint they use. I think this is because we’re looking for the “right way” to make...
Jun242015
The Magic Pencil
Jun172015
Gouache Study
Fun with Gouache I’ve been playing around with Gouache when I can. I think it will be a great help for doing color studies in preparation for an oil painting. Plus I really like the look of it in other people’s work. Here are a few small paintings I...
Jun102015
Trying out the Sketch Tools
I went out with a local sketch group this last weekend and took the kit I mentioned in my last post with me. Not bad. I ended up putting the little kit in my backpack stool. I decided to take the backpack so I could bring a water bottle,...
Jun32015
In Search of Sketch Tools
I like sketching. In my explorations to keep it fun and simple, there are a few technical issues I’m trying to resolve. Part of the “issues” have to do with personal preference for comfort, ease of use, and immediacy of art making. Plus exploring different options and combinations of...
May272015
Bear Falls Prints Available
Limited Edition prints of Bear Falls are now available in my Square Market Online Store. The image measures about 8.125″ x 10.333″. It’s printed with Epson DuraBrite Ultra Ink on 8.5″x11″, letter sized, Epson Premium Presentation Matte Paper. Shop now >> Rushing wind. The calls of the birds hardly...
May202015
Christine at Spectrum Live 2015
Spectrum Fantastic Art Live 4 May 22-24 in Kansas City, MO Spectrum Fantastic Art Live is only a few days away. This year I’ll be set up in Artist Alley. You can find me at table 31. I’ll have original paintings, drawings, and prints on display and for sale....
May132015
Bear Cliffs
Come celebrate art and the completion of a painting! My latest oil painting, Bear Cliffs, will be on display this weekend during Art-A-Whirl. Many of my fantasy pieces will be displayed, as well as some portraits, and still life. I’ll have originals, prints, note cards, and studies for sale....
May62015
Art-A-Whirl 2015
Spring Art Event Stop on by! I’ll be hawking my wares during *Art-A-Whirl. Many of my fantasy pieces will be displayed, as well as some portraits, and still life. I’ll have originals, prints, note cards, and studies for sale. When Friday: May 15, 2pm – 9pm Saturday: May 16,...
Apr292015
Bear Cliffs – Painting in Progress
Here’s a little peek at the oil painting of my Bear Cliffs project. P.S. I’ll be set up during Minneapolis Art-A-Whirl Friday – Sunday May 15 – 17. Details coming soon.
Apr212015
Pencil Figure Drawing – For Sale
New pencil figure drawing! This is a study I did during the Costumed Figure Class I teach at The Atelier. Study of a woman in a fancy dress, with a flower in her hair. Pencil on bristol board, approximately 7″x11″. Why the bargain bin pricing? I really like how...