Well its been a month now that my computer has been at the Sony repair station (where ever that is!). This computer doesn’t have a functioning USB port so this photo is coming from my cell phone. This is my most recent painting and I think I’ll call it Breakfast.I really enjoyed it and I hope to do some more stuff soon. As you can see I really like using...
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No, I do not have my computer back yet. Right now I’m using my old Toshiba laptop, which is working like more of a netbook: the cd drive wont read, the usb ports dont work but I can use the internet. It surves its purpose. As for the updates! I have new students!!! YAY! haha. This month I’ve acquired 2 new students on Tuesday and I have also decided to open up...
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Next month I will be hosting an art social. I’ve put together an interesting composition and sketched it out for those who wish to join. Like the poster says we (the studio) will provide all the supplies (paints, brushes, canvas board) and you get to bring in your favorite bottle of wine. I recommend bringing a friend (no one likes to drink alone!) During the 2hr...
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This past week I had a few of my students working with watercolors. Prior to this project the students had opportunities to work with colored pencil and acrylic. Before beginning, we went over general rules and techniques for using this wet media. Throughout the process we discussed ways to change and enhance the compositions to create new and more interesting pieces. The...
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This week my students will be working on some paper mache masks that I primed this past weekend. I took one of them home to create an example for the students. My first class is filled with kids age 4-6 yrs so this should be a fun project. The kids will have freedom in the design using paints, colored pencil and a little bit of marker, I’m hoping they follow my...
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Some great progress was made in class this week. To see some updated photos visit the Fall Classes 2010 page, or click here. With the help of some students we were able to prepare nearly half the skulls, which will be designed next week. Another student was able to complete a very nice interpretation of Edvard Munch’s “The Scream“. Please take a few...
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This is going to be a very busy month. I’m going to start on one of my largest canvas paintings while trying to put together some holiday paintings as well. Oh and my students will also be putting together some interesting Holiday designs as well. I got notification of a special celebration at RGVAS that will be taking place on October 30th and some interesting and...
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The fall art classes at RGVAS officially began on September 7, however, I’ve just completed my first full week and seen all of my students. Its been a great week and it looks to be a good year. I have good sized classes, and hopefully, expecting to see some more familiar faces return as the month progresses. I’d like to thank the parents for being helpful and...
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