Tuesday, March 26, 2013. Live Model Painting!

Hello Again!

Today, I got to attend Jeremy Lipking's workshop! It was AMAZING! I haven't painted a live model in a long while so I was a bit nervous, but I have to say I'm pretty happy with the outcome! I hope you all ENJOY!

"Girl with Feather Boa," Oil on Canvas, 14"x11"

SORRY!! 3 Days Late on this Post! 3/23/13

Hello Everyone!

Sorry I didn't post anything this weekend. It was more packed than usual, I didn't even get a chance to go to my computer.

Without further ado, here is a Plein Air painting I worked on during class. I painted one of my students, she ended up moving a lot so I had to make a lot of things up. Such is painting from life!

I hope you enjoy!

"Artist At Work," Oil on Panel, 10" x 8"

Wednesday, March 20, 2013. Plein Air Painting Demo!

Hello Everyone,

Today I took my Plein Air Painting Workshop to Oak Park, California.  There is a gorgeous area before the dog park. We set up the easels and started painting. I surprised that the weather was actually decent and not too cold. Originally, it was supposed to rain today. We couldn't really complain about the temperature (which is always a nice thing.)

Without further ado, here is my Plein Air Demo.

"Oak Park Hills," Oil on Panel, 9"x12"

Tuesday, March 19, 2013. Finished the boy Painting!

Hello Everyone!

Here is my finished PAINTING of the little boy wearing a NEwsies hat for a commission. I'm in the need of YOUR help!  Let's figure out a title together!

I hope you like the painting! I loved creating it!

Currently needs a title! Oil on Canvas 20"x16"

Saturday, March 16, 2013. Plein Air Painting!

Hey There!

Today, I took my other Plein Air Painting class to Paramount Ranch as well. It is such a great location to go and paint! There are so many views to look at, it's incredible!  I looked at the OLD WESTERN TOWN and thought, I'd like to give that a try! Here is my demo that I did for my class!

I hope you like it!

HAVE A SAFE SAINT PATRICKS DAY TOMORROW!

"Paramount Ranch," Oil on Panel, 9"x12"

Friday, March 15, 2013. Demo for Drawing Class

Hello,

Today, I worked with my Beginning Drawing Students on how to draw glass. I gave a little lecture and jumped into a demo for them. I forgot how much fun drawing glass is! Here's my demo!

 ENJOY!

Wednesday, March 13, 2013. Class Demos!

Hey Everyone!

Today was very productive. I painted a plein air painting at Paramount Ranch in Agoura Hills, CA. Then, I tutored my 10 year old student in the afternoon. I did demos for all my students today. I did a painting demo for my Plein Air Workshop and a Charcoal drawing demo of a turtle for my younger student.

Below are my demonstrations, I hope you like them! I enjoyed creating them!

Monday, March 11, 2013. Landscape Quick Study!

Hey There Everyone!

I'm having a productive start to my week! I taught my Pastel for Beginners Class this morning and after a lunch break went straight over to The Frame Gallery in Agoura Hills and painted another quick study.

This is a study of a Hawaiian sunset that I fell in love with will on vacation there years ago. I always wanted to paint that sky and now I have. I hope you like it! It's up for sale at The Frame Gallery.

Best!

"Maui Sunset," Oil on Panel, 6" x 6"

Sunday, March 10, 2013. Feeling Better & Painting!

Hello Everybody!

I hope everyone's schedule isn't messed up by the Time Change today. I love that the days are longer, staying lighter out later.  I'll definitely be going out to paint more.

Finally, I feel 100%.  The "sickness" that has been going around caught up with me, but, I feel better. Now, that I have my energy back I started painting again.

Here are my 2 paintings I worked on! They are both In-Progress, still, they will be finished soon. I'll keep you posted.

ENJOY!

In progress painting, Oil on Canvas, 20"x16"

In progress painting, Oil on Canvas, 20"x16"

Wednesday, March 6, 2013. I've been MIA

Hello Everyone!

I know it's been a while since I've last posted. Whatever "bug" is out there, finally caught up with me. I haven't been sick in a long time so it knocked me out.

Well, I'm still not 100%, but I'm feel better and I'd figure I'd share some artists from the past who always inspire me!

First and Foremost Mary Cassatt. Her brushwork and compositions are crazy! I'm still trying to achieve that looseness that looks like it came so easily to her. I love the way she can have two people interact with each other in her paintings. She will always be a huge inspiration to me.

Without further ado, here are some of Mary Cassatt's amazing pieces!

Mary Cassatt's "Mother Combing Sara's Hair," Pastel on Paper, 1901

Mary Cassatt's "Emmie and Her Child," Oil on Canvas, 1889