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Ample shade under French blue skies. That’s what I’m talkin’ about;)! Carmel, Indiana Workshop II What’s a little cold weather and snow outside when there are paintings to be done??? Here’s living proof that you can’t keep good artists from doing what they love to do:)))
Carmel is one fun place. Did you know it was voted the #1 place in America to live in 2012 by CNN’s Money Magazine??? Me neither! I’m not talking about Carmel, CA—the place most artists know so well and that sits by the sea. We’re talkin’ Carmel, Indiana….specifically the Arts District, home to my two last workshops:))! First off all, it has amazing food! ( Think tortellini soup, brie log covered in strawberries, and
Yeah, that’s Eddie Bill, striking the pose in an effort to train his protege’, Eddie Pierre, on how haute couture cats (such as himself) pull in the big gigs. You gotta love it when he goes on these rants — talking about himself in the third person. “Eddie Bill only works for the best. Eddie Bill knows how to place what paw where. Eddie Bill demands respect wherever he goes and you know how he demands respect?? By…”
I, of course, upon hearing this, promptly ordered my own tube. (I think I still have it somewhere, tumbled down into a zillion other colors that I just had to try on, like a new set of clothes.) Why?? Because color is magic. Our senses are so in tune with it….don’t believe me? Just try…
Marco Island Workshop II I may be back in the frozen tundra but the memories of the sunshine on Marco Island surely has made winter a bit more tolerable:)) Please Note: This is your escape spot today……the good looking guy serving pina coladas will be along shortly;)) They said they wanted to paint with me,…
In Other News (Dont’ Miss the Really Big News Below): I’m not gonna lie to you. Although my second Marco Island workshop here in Florida has ended (delightful photos coming your way tomorrow) I, being the rat that I am, have decided to hide out here on the gulf coast for a few more days…weeks….or…
Marco Island, Florida Workshop I When you look out and see this on the first day of the workshop, you know it’s gonna be a great day:)!! So I have taken my time here on the island to heart, remembering the wise words of…. YOLO….you only live once!!….so I decided I had better get…
Lexington Workshops I and II My last two workshops of the year made for a satisfying ending to 2012. Held in November, here is a taste of fabulous faces and awesome artwork…. I know, I know…..aren’t they simply beautiful?? Both the art and the artists:)! My first group of November Artists:)) Betsy, Toni, Elizabeth, Cathy, Linda,…
“Sunspiration” 12 x 12″ oil on museum quality panel SOLD Whenever you’re at a loss for what move to make next, just ask yourself, “What would make a better story?” ~Austin Kleon COMING SOON! A Dream……a Gift is heading your way very soon (as in this week:). (Sorry, when your name is Dreama, the temptation…
The wondrous thing is this—color sings because of what surrounds it. Just like people, colors NEED each other. Just place your finger over one of those gorgeous blues or the tomato pinky orange and see what happens—the whole scene changes! Ever noticed how one person can do the same thing? We all love those…