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My first paining in the Ogdensburg Art Studio

September 28, 2016 Leave a comment
Barbar's grandniece for editBARBARA’S GRANDNIECE

The studio’s progress was a bit delayed, and we are now looking at opening in the Spring of 2018.

Barbara’s grandniece is the first paining I did in the new studio, and it was a “thank you” to Barbara and Tom for having put us up for six week during the transition of our move.
Barbara asked me to do the paining while we were staying with them, and I was able to present to them on Thanksgiving day….most appropriate.

I was thrilled to capture the angelic look on the baby’s face.  This image was a photograph of the baby taken in her car seat while sleeping.  I eliminated the black harness straps and the details of the car seat and just focused on the baby’s face and the tenderness of her repose.

 

Watch out for my new Art Studio

I will be launching a new Art Studio in my home in Ogdensburg, NJ in late November 2016 and will be teaching art to all that are interested in developing their creativity and expression in painting mediums. My approach will be simple and very informative exploring subject matter, composition, design and various mediums.
The medium of my choice is Pastels. A wonderful vibrant pigment that can be applied in various manners but still achieves whatever effect you demand of it. We will explore the use and application, different surfaces and the freedom of expression it can give an Artist.
Many people have confused pastels with chalk and are not familiar with the great artist of the past that have used pastels to express themselves, certainly the most famous Degas. When viewing my paintings many people were astonished at the use of Pastels to portray an oil like quality which I will share with my guests at the new. Studio.
I am a Pratt Institute graduate with a BFA degree, 35 years a professional photographer, have painted in Oil, Acrylic, Water Color and now focusing on Pastels since the medium is so wonderful to express my images. I am am a member of the Pastel Society of NJ and recently a member of the PSA.
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The last painting which is featured in this blog of a little boy playing with sticks and paper in a back street of Lisbon, Portugal was taken 45 years ago. How things have changed! But the essence of humanity will never change and can be preserved in a painting. This what I’m all about  and I will teach it to anyone who is interested in expressing themselves.
For those of you who love landscapes the new studio is located nearby with incredible, breathtaking areas that can be interpreted into anyone’s point of view.
Since I love to capture images that people see every day and sometimes take for granted I paint using photos for reference which has proven to be wonderful way to go back and study and interpret my work, which I will gladly share with you.
Look for news about the launch of the studio, hourly fees and group classes. I will be posting applications for up and coming sessions and what will be needed to start a wonderful and fun adventure that will capture your hearts and will be there to go back to whenever you need!
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