Author:claire
Have a voice on what your city looks like in 2025. Do you want more jobs, better schools..! Have a voice, make a choice…! To make it happen there has to be a plan. Think about getting involved! Watch this short video – This is the sound of Al Letson, steering Committee member for JAX2025……. and he is sensational at getting us excited about Jacksonville, FL. -Attend one or all of the community meetings. Just click here for dates and […]
The common qualities of dealer’s, collector’s and art lovers! * an absolute love and passion for art and the artistic process * a discerning eye * a desire that the artist’s work be shared * the dedicated collector supports the artists with unparalleled commitment Recently a group of artists from St Augustine received a very special invite to plein air paint at an amazing property. The location was breathtaking, with 360° panoramic sun decks wrapping around the house, all […]
These two paintings were unveiled last night at the opening at the 2013 ANNUAL FIGURE & PORTRAIT SHOW at the St Augustine Art Association. JAN 4- 27 | I would like to thank the St Augustine Art Association for the special award (second place) at the Annual Figure and Portrait Show. Spotlight from above |8″ x 10″ | Oil | $525 Comfortable | 8″ x 8″ | Oil |SOLD ( Awarded 2nd Place) If you’d like to follow my work […]
22″ x 28″ | “Overflowing” | Oil Encaustic I am pleased to announce that I have been selected to participate in Celebrate Art 2013 Upcoming Exhibition January 11 – February 15, 2013 Celebrate Art 2013: 6th Annual Juried Artist Member Exhibition The Cultural Center is pleased to present an exhibition exclusively showcasing Cultural Center Artist Members. Hillary Tuttle, owner of Steller’s Gallery, selected the artwork for this juried exhibition. Opening Reception – January 11 6pm – 8pm Gallery hours: Monday […]
Shadow Side|5″ x 7″ |Oil Painting on Board |CJK I have this quote on my studio wall – “There is a vitality, a life force, an energy, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique. And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and will be lost.” The world will not have it. It is not your business to […]
When most people think about painting or drawing, the first thing that comes to mind is the representational work of the Old Masters the detailed drawings of Michelangelo or Da Vinci. Expressive painting, by contrast, comes from breaking the rules and the traditional limitations of classical teaching and exploring freer, more intimate and intuitive forms of expression. What is similar is that the painting starts with strong composition but in contrast rather than planning or drawing the subject the early […]
Painting is far, from a relaxing pink champagne affair… its like a form of torture sometimes. With each painting you have to say something, there’s a spark and if there isn’t, you have to have the guts to change it or turn it on its head. So these two new paintings are over two that didn’t make it. As a result you have a shine through a pentimento. “A pentimento (plural pentimenti) is an alteration in a painting, evidenced by […]
Its crazy moving house and I have had lots of distractions lately mainly with moving…. so its been lots of packing and unpacking! I’ve also been in a hurry to get back to the paint, its never good to leave things too long. These orange lilies were just the ticket to get back in the studio!! The first sketch was just a little warm up, and I wanted to try something different with the composition. This was looking far […]
Tools of the Trade One of the neat things about ArtWalk is that people visiting the gallery get to meet the artists. For the artists we get to meet collectors, other artists and some people who may never have set foot in a gallery. Its fun to talk about art, painting, technique, inspiration and at the latest ArtWalk, tools of the trade came up!! So this is some information for artists who want to work on large canvases. For […]
Put some sparkle in your weekend, Saturday 17th November, 2012 the Worley Faver Gallery will celebrate their 6th Anniversary and on the same night the city of St Augustine hosts “Nights of Lights”. St Augustine is made special by the many small businesses that are supported locally. Aviles Street in particular has a special flavor and many who know the city well will tell you it’s the hidden jewel in the historic old town. Away from the hustle and […]
