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Finished Church Painting
September 28, 2007

JUST COMPLETED "Whosoever...", Acrylic on linen, 16x20 in., that I started on site a couple of days ago. (See photo in post below.) As the piece will be used for a cover in November, I decided to change it from a late Summer scene to an Autumn one. The magazine staff was very happy to hear I could do this. I gave it a try and am very happy with the result. Enjoy!

posted by Anonymous @ 2:44 PM, ,




Painting the Church Today
September 25, 2007


HERE IS WHERE I PAINTED THIS MORNING. I was asked by my church to paint for the cover of our magazine; a forthcoming issue directed towards creativity - whether an author, musician, artist, etc.

Knowing that God gave "all men gifts", I was delighted and thankful to paint for Him; yet there were challenges. Trying to make our huge campus-like architecture warm and inviting took time for me to scope-out. Brick-and-mortar alone does not constitute nor convey God or His Church. Spending a previous day observing from vantage-points high and low (and doubtful of finding a location) I sought a spot which could relay our message without people in the image...and He is what we are all about.

The building faces North, therefore, never receives direct sunlight. However, I found a place to the side that receives early morning light. All the doors were closed yet, God never closes. A church and its building should be open at all times, and ours is. After all my research, you will see how I solved this issue.

I setup my equipment at 8:30 am today in the hope of generating a tough concept to capture via photos or on canvas.

See the final painting in my next message...it is not finished yet! I must complete this one in the studio...

posted by Anonymous @ 4:01 PM, ,




Little Paintings
September 18, 2007


Want to share this little 8x8 painting with you. It sold off my easel at Epcot during their annual Spring garden festival. On this particularly hot day, I could not find an inspiring subject. So, I went into the shade at a sidewalk store front, looked over my easel and voila, I painted this charming little dish. Unknowingly, a couple who has this same pattern passed by several times during my painting session to view; then purchased what meant so much to them.

Artists don't realize who may be watching or what someone may like. I was enchanted by my subject and someone else was too! I appreciate those who visit me while painting on location, especially when I happen to be creating just the right image!

posted by Anonymous @ 6:09 PM, ,




So You Want to Become an Artist?
September 13, 2007

Visit my new Squidoo Lens site:
  • So You Want To Become an Artist?
    • Insights into becoming painter whether for pleasure or a profession.

    posted by Anonymous @ 1:28 AM, ,




    New Plein Air Wear Site
    September 10, 2007

    New Plein Air Wear site merges with The Artists Closet

    HI PAINTERS. You are probably already aware of The Artists Closet's presence on the Web for some time. I have merged this and rolled it into a new site - Plein Air Wear, which you too, may be familiar with. These two sites had so much to offer but now they are one!

    As always, the focus is on education for beginning to advanced painters with a twist. The ever-popular artists clothing, aprons and gift shop is now in full-swing, with new products and added designs. I hope you enjoy the changes. One thing has not changed - all of the content once in The Artists Closet is now featured at the new domain. Take a look around and let me know what YOU think.

    Also, please communicate what you'd like to see added to the site in terms of content. This service is for colleague painters, so if something is or is not working for you let me know!

    posted by Anonymous @ 1:21 PM, ,