Time is of the essence now as the big Spring Unveiling event is approaching quickly. May 6 will be here faster than my paint strokes can dry on the canvas. Sneak peek #3 is now revealed! For this 8x6 vertical composition, I have used two blues that complement each other beautifully; ultramarine blue and cobalt turquoise blue. This cobalt hue is … [Read more...] about A Mystically Beautiful Combination
Events
Artists today (as well as artists of the past) have the great honor and opportunity to attend receptions and exhibits in many places where their own art is displayed.
Ultimate ‘Over the Sea’ Ultra-marine Blue
Lapis lazuli has long been one of my favorite specialty blue colors for previous pigment projects and a perfect choice for the current Spring Unveiling at Bronze Coast Gallery. Artisans around the world have used this mineral for jewelry, inlays, furniture decorations, paint, tombs, and temples in endless varieties. Seventeenth Century Dutch … [Read more...] about Ultimate ‘Over the Sea’ Ultra-marine Blue
A Gem of a Color
As, promised, the first ludicrously small sneak peek in the blue pigment project is revealed. Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Blue! This pigment has a compelling history and is known for its clear blue beauty. A fabled mountainous vision of a cross-armed sleeping woman identifies the area near Globe, Arizona where the mines are located. Good and … [Read more...] about A Gem of a Color
Lessons from the Unfathomable Colors of the Oceans
Back in 1994, when I was just barely sure of what I wanted to be as an artist, I found an intriguing semi-official survey taken by two serious-minded artists named Alex Melamid and Vitaly Komar, both Russian emigres. Along with other art preferences, they set out to find which color is most overall favored adored and desired by ordinary … [Read more...] about Lessons from the Unfathomable Colors of the Oceans
The Joys of Red – And a Special Announcement!
It is an undeniable fact that colors can be felt. Blue is cool and icy and should never be painted on bathroom walls lest we feel cold while indisposed. The soothing warm light of yellow draws us to a cushioned window seat with a good book when the sun pours through. Green is crisp and lush and beckons a walk in the park in an April rain. Royalty … [Read more...] about The Joys of Red – And a Special Announcement!
Harvest Moon Gladiolas – Thanks to Neil Young
Recently, I stumbled upon a luscious piece of floral fabric that I just could not resist purchasing. I knew it would be a terrific prop for a painting one day. Sometimes it is very worthwhile to ramble aimlessly through a market just to see what captures your eye. When I saw the pattern on this cloth, I instantly knew it was something very special … [Read more...] about Harvest Moon Gladiolas – Thanks to Neil Young