Excuses

Mike and value viewer app

Well first it was hanging the show which was a smashing success. I did sell Stately Helianthus and I am delighted to have a painting in a new home to enLiven that space.  Then was the typical catch up of all that went undone getting ready for the show. Art Design and Dine had the monthly tour on the 13th and Don had his photography at the Nagle. There was the Perkins Art Group and of course Mahjong ... Oh did I mention our ten day driving trip to Reno, Seattle and home?  Yes excuses, however this weekend was an exceptional workshop with Mike Beeman at the Cheyenne Artist Guild.

Mike's touch can transform a clunker to a keeper. He has a relaxed style with demos and notes and then helps everyone with their paintings.  If you ever have a chance don't miss a lesson with Mike.

More news soon as next week Marvelous Miniatures and Masterpieces will be hung at the Warren Nagle gallery.  The Annual Art Fest is coming up and you will have to go to Duck Barn when they open November 17th.  I have some precious little mini-mini pastel paintings there along with a few larger pieces and note cards.  Please forgive me all my excuses.   Life does have a way of gobbling time. 

 


Beginning of a bird, second day


 

hydrangea.. needs more value

 

Small study started first day

 



Pure Pigment

Pure Pigment. Just what does that mean? Pastel is pure pigment, the same pigment used in making all fine art paints. A bit of binder holds the pigment intact. As opposed to mixing color, as in oil painting, each stick of pastel owns its own hue. The word pastel does not mean a muted or toned down set of color as you will find a pastel stick in 1000's of colors. You have a chance to discover more about the medium of pastel at a demo' on Saturday March 24th at Works of Wyoming in Laramie from 2 to 4 PM. the Laramie Plains Civic Centre is at 710 Garfield and find WOW is in Suite 271.
Gail Watford and Vanda Edington will show their pastel art and you can pick up a pastel and feel the soft velvety texture and create you own mini masterpiece.  Hope to see you there!
Oh,  don't forget to visit the http://www.uwyo.edu/artmuseum/ while in Laramie... Open 1-5 Monday through Saturday.