This past week, I had the pleasure of participating in the Oil Painters of America Critique Program. For the nominal fee of $25.00 (which goes to OPA), artists have the opportunity to have a signature or master level member review their oil paintings and give instructional advice on how they might improve their technique. Because I do not do any … [Read more...] about Oil Painting Critiques
Lessons Series
All lessons series where historical pigments are studied.
Iron Oxide Pigments, Colors and Uses in Oil Painting
George O’Hanlon’s Best Painting Practice Class held in Portland this past weekend was a treasure trove of valuable information. Much of the information presented was material I have studied over the years since my art quest began, and happily, there were many nuggets presented too. The topics of materials, techniques, mediums, oil painting … [Read more...] about Iron Oxide Pigments, Colors and Uses in Oil Painting
A Basilisk and a Rooster Walked into a Bar
Many of the quirkiest stories I have told have been right here in this blog during my Lessons from the Low Countries series. Remember the one about the red haired man and the basilisk? If you recall, a basilisk is the legendary reptile, hatched by a serpent (or toad, depending on the source) from a rooster’s egg, and is so revolting, if it gazes … [Read more...] about A Basilisk and a Rooster Walked into a Bar
Spider Woman’s Wedding
Spider Woman's Wedding By Margret E. Short, OPA, AWAM © 2012, 23x27 Oil on Linen Lessons from the Spider Woman A pigment project by Margret E. Short December 6 through 31 … [Read more...] about Spider Woman’s Wedding
Kokopelli’s Gifts
Kokopelli's Gifts By Margret E. Short, OPA, AWAM © 2012 13x15 Oil on Linen Lessons from the Spider Woman A pigment project by Margret E. Short December 6 through 31 … [Read more...] about Kokopelli’s Gifts
Gifts for the Spider Woman
Visions of the Southwest Gifts for the Spider Woman By Margret E. Short, OPA, AWAM © 2012, 8x8 Oil on Panel Lessons from the Spider Woman, a pigment project by Margret E. Short American Women Artists, Visions of the Southwest Exhibition Arizona-Sonoran Desert Museum, Tucson, Arizona November 3, 2012 through January 6, … [Read more...] about Gifts for the Spider Woman