tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-170128112024-03-14T07:43:26.086-07:00BrushworkWhen asked what it takes to be an artist, I often reply that it is a combination of draftsmanship, craftsmanship, logic and emotion, as well as a coordination of heart, head, hand and eye. Talent? Yes. But the most important ingredient is work... hard work, intense study and years of practice. This blog offers a glimpse into the mind and working studio of a professional artist. All artwork and text displayed on my blog is copyrighted and cannot be used without my permission. Thanks. KarenKaren Winslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849218272902381062noreply@blogger.comBlogger236125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17012811.post-20364249125105935662014-04-19T13:45:00.001-07:002014-04-19T13:45:11.267-07:00Another Plein Air Event in FL<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3/29/14 - first plein air sketch of the day - Jupiter, FL</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3/29/14 - 2nd plein air sketch of the day</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3/29/14 - plein air sketches displayed outside of gallery for judging</td></tr>
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One week after winning the Quick Draw competition for the Lighthouse Art Center, I enter another plein air event. This one was hosted by A Unique Art Gallery, which was also in Jupiter, FL. This was just a one-day event, and they did not have a Quick Draw category, so I just painted. It threatened to rain all day, but I managed to do 3 studies before I had to return the work to the gallery for judging. The paintings were displayed on the easels, which were lined up outside of the gallery. Then, we all piled into the gallery for the awards ceremony and celebration, as the skies opened up with a massive thunderstorm. I won an Honorable Mention! :)</div>
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Karen Winslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849218272902381062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17012811.post-994356128522117922014-04-18T13:50:00.003-07:002014-04-18T13:55:42.795-07:00Plein Air Festivals in Florida 2014<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">3/23/14 - DuBois Park in Jupiter, FL - Quick Draw Competition</td></tr>
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For the 3rd year in a row, I've headed down to Florida in March and April to teach a few plein air workshops. While I was there this year, I decided to participate in a couple of plein air festivals. Because I was too late to sign up for the 4-day festival, the only thing open to me was the "Quick Draw". In a "Quick Draw", anyone can register and participate. At check-in, the officials stamp the back of your panel, paper, or canvas to make sure that artists are not pre-painting or pre-drawing, and that all work is done within the time limit. Because I paint fast anyhow, the Quick Draw was very appealing to me. The location was predetermined, and all artists began at the same time. </div>
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Originally, I was going to paint the lighthouse, but I chose to paint a couple, instead, who were reading under some palm trees. The way the light played on the trees and the figures was delightful. When the horn sounded, all artists had to stop painting, go to the art center, and frame their painting, which would later be judged. After dropping off my painting, I headed back to the beach to play in the waves. </div>
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An awards ceremony was held later that day, and to my great delight, I took First Place in the Quick Draw!! I didn't realize that most of the people would be dressed up, so I was still in my painting clothes. It was a lovely surprise, and it was great fun! To make it even more magical, the painting sold at the opening!! Hooray! <a href="http://www.lighthousearts.org/plein-air-festival.html">http://www.lighthousearts.org/plein-air-festival.html</a></div>
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Note to self: If I get to do this again, I will be sure to bring along a dress...just in case :)</div>
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Karen Winslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849218272902381062noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17012811.post-61358030627430533412014-02-26T06:47:00.000-08:002014-02-26T06:48:35.894-08:00Auctions<div style="text-align: justify;">
Well, I've never tried this before, but here goes... auctions. In the beginning of February, I decided to try to sell a few little paintings on my own. I joined Daily Paintworks, a site for artists where you can upload all sorts of paintings and drawings. The site allows you to sell work using different methods, and one of them is the auction. I've added works, at amazing discounts, using Buy it Now buttons and Buy on Etsy buttons, so I figured I would try the auction, too. So far, it is really hard to get noticed. There are tons (really) of artists selling on this site. </div>
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The thing that is appealing about selling this way is you don't have to frame the painting. Ah, for me, that's a relief. I am constantly switching frames from one painting to another to avoid having to buy more. Not having to frame something is great. The buyer can frame it as they see fit...perfect.</div>
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Here is one little painting that I just put on auction. It is a 6" x 8" oil on panel that was painted plein air in Deerfield Beach, FL. I did upload a picture of me painting it on the DPW site, but I don't see it, so I will post that here, too.</div>
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I am heading down to FL again to teach a couple of workshops in landscape painting, so I am sure that I will have many more studies soon. If you are interested in the class, let me know. </div>
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Here is the link to my "gallery" of affordable paintings on Daily Paintworks. Thanks for supporting living artists! </div>
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Karen Winslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849218272902381062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17012811.post-71712575971268339932014-02-25T07:39:00.000-08:002014-02-25T07:40:14.811-08:00Girls with Curls <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Sporadically, someone will ask if I ever make videos, so I thought I would try out a little test. Since I painted a couple self-portraits with curls and bows, I got out my ipod and filmed looking into the mirror, then showing you my painting in progress. My thought was that I would take a couple of videos, and you could see the whole process. However, I was getting frustrated with my first attempt, and wiped out the painting. But, here's a 25 second video. </div>
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The point is...never take yourself too seriously, and never be afraid to wipe out a painting. Painting is a life-long journey of discovery. Learn from mistakes, and keep the old adage, "When at first you don't succeed....try, try again", in mind. In my experience, add a few more "tries" to that quote. Happy Painting!</div>
Karen Winslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849218272902381062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17012811.post-13569025933479086072014-02-23T16:51:00.001-08:002014-02-23T16:51:37.866-08:00Alla Prima Self-Portraits...Again<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I have battled curly hair my whole life. Normally, I wrestle it into submission with hair clips and a flat iron, and it looks pretty respectable. However, neat hair makes for mundane painting. So, for the last couple of days, I have let the curls win and painted some fun self-portraits. </div>
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To make this one more interesting, I tied a ribbon around my head and set the bow at a jaunty angle. Corny, but effective. I placed the mirror (I paint looking in the mirror) by the easel, and the skylight illuminated one half of my face. The curly bangs formed a nice cast shadow across my forehead. </div>
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Karen Winslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849218272902381062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17012811.post-11950042287018045102014-02-20T07:12:00.000-08:002014-02-20T07:12:28.129-08:00More Winter Painting in Gouache & Watercolor<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Vermont is a beautiful place to live. I have lived here since 1979, and most of the plein air studies I do are painted close to home in and around the Cambridge/Jeffersonville area. Sometimes, I don't have to go far at all, because the best views are right in your own backyard! This was the case in the 2 little watercolor and gouache studies shown above that I just painted. </div>
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My property sits down below the road, which means that at sunset my house is in shadow, but the sun skims over the hill and dramatically blasts into the trees. I love this light! In the top painting, the sun is coming from the right, but in the bottom painting, the sun is more flat light, which is always challenging. </div>
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Although I paint in oils, I have been doing these little plein air studies in watercolor and gouache for years. I started back in the 70s, after buying a book on Turner's Early Sketchbooks. Turner made zillions of studies for larger paintings using this sort of technique, and I find painting like this enormously satisfying. There is an immediacy to working this way, which is extremely helpful when painting under fast-changing conditions. Also, their portability can't be beat. </div>
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I haven't offered too many of them for sale, although I have occasionally sold some in galleries. Most of them I keep as notes for larger paintings. Since I have been rethinking brick and mortar galleries, I have decided to sell some small studies myself and let galleries handle larger paintings. These little paintings can then be offered unframed and at a discount.</div>
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So, if you get a chance, visit my Etsy Store, or Daily Paintworks to see more. Thanks for visiting!</div>
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Karen Winslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849218272902381062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17012811.post-77707907017239799152014-02-16T11:00:00.001-08:002014-02-16T11:00:58.853-08:00Winter Painting <div style="text-align: justify;">
As much as I love painting outdoors in the spring, summer, and fall, I still have issues with painting outdoors in the winter. Last January, when 2 women painters from ME (Renee Lammers & Suzanne Brewer) were visiting Jeffersonville, VT, I painted with them. We painted in 2 different spots in Waterville. Here are a couple of pictures of one of my paintings and my set-up. I am painting along the Lamoille River, just off of Hogback Road.</div>
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Although it was cold, I could still manage to paint. This was late afternoon, and as the sun dipped lower, the watercolor and gouache which was in thin washes in the enamel tray palette started to freeze, and the water in the brush started to freeze, as well. That is when I called it a day. But, I was still pleased with the results and patted myself on the back for braving the cold and painting.</div>
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So, I decided to stop whining and go outside and do a few snowscapes this winter. I loaded my watercolor and gouache supplies in a backpack, parked my car, and hiked a little ways and set up. The snow by the river was much deeper than I thought it would be, and by the time I got to where I wanted to paint and stamped down an area to work in, I was already cold. </div>
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I quickly sketched out where I wanted things to go and started to paint. To my amazement, the paint rolled into little ice balls. These ice balls refused to stick to the paper. What? I kept trying for a while, but it got worse. The watercolor supplies went back in my backpack, and I try drawing, instead. By the time I got to this point, my fingers were completely frozen...especially my thumbs. Apparently, thumbs are pretty important, and I couldn't draw either. After these 2 lame starts, I packed everything back up and retreated to the car to thaw out. </div>
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With the heat on in the car, I thawed out and so did my brush, which had a solid ice core. The view wasn't what I originally intended, but that's OK. Painting out the window of my car was better than not painting at all. So, here are a couple of pictures of what I did before heading home for a nice, hot cup of tea.</div>
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Where there's a will, there's a way. I guess my way of winter painting is best done from my car. Thanks for visiting. </div>
Karen Winslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849218272902381062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17012811.post-39492848952199962262014-02-15T07:57:00.000-08:002014-02-15T07:57:01.074-08:00Plein Air Event Continued..<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Karen Winslow painting in Stowe - 11"x14" plein air study</td></tr>
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Continuing the previous post... In late September, 2013, I was in a local plein air event in Stowe, VT, where I painted a couple of oils and 3 watercolor/gouache studies. Since I painted mostly along the beautiful Stowe Recreational Path, many people stopped by to chat and see what I was doing. I asked one of these people to take a picture of me. In this shot, you can see my plein air oil painting set up. I am using an Open Box M easel on a tripod with a little vertical palette box, that my husband made, for my premixed value scales. There is a bungee cord that goes around the back of the easel and to triangular pieces of wood to keep the box from slipping, which secures the palette box in place. The little basket for my brushes is clipped to the tripod. I keep the easel opened all the way so that the mixing area is vertical, as well.</div>
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When I have my ipod with me, I often take shots of the painting in progress. I thought you might enjoy the sequence. Because I paint very quickly, I do not "draw" the scene on the canvas, but rather place a few lines for placement, then start massing in right away. Here's my process...</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's the start...a very simple "idea" or placement</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Massing in my basic darks and lights</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Putting in a little more detail and color</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tightening up on some of the details, while trying to hold on to the light effect</td></tr>
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Thanks for visiting. I hope you enjoyed the demo :)</div>
Karen Winslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849218272902381062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17012811.post-64155394945559492752014-02-11T08:03:00.000-08:002014-02-11T08:03:29.708-08:00More Plein Air Events <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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At the end of September and beginning of October, 2013, I participated in one more Plein Air Event. This one was held in Stowe, VT, and it was hosted by Vermont Fine Art Gallery. I chose to paint along Stowe's beautiful bike path that runs from behind the church on Main St. and meanders along the brook for about 5.5 miles up the mountain. It is a great path for biking and walking. </div>
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I did a couple of oils and 3 watercolor/gouache combinations. I thought you might enjoy seeing my equipment. In the top picture, you can see my folding camp stool (which is very compact and folds completely flat), my watercolors, collapsible water cup, paper towels, enamel tray, brushes, and painting board. Normally, I tape 2 pieces of paper to both sides, which gives me plenty of options and saves time. Everything fits into a backpack or bag for ease of transport. </div>
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The Stowe Bike Path, or recreational path, attracts many visitors, and I had a lot of folks stopping by to see what I was doing. I asked one of them to take some pictures of me with my ipod. Here I am working on my first study in watercolor/gouache. I had started 2 oil paintings prior to this, so this was my 3rd painting for the day. The second picture shows the other painting I did, which was further up the path.</div>
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This one is my last plein air study for the event, and it is painted in watercolor and gouache, as well. This view of the church is an iconic view of Stowe, and I painted it from from a parking lot along Route 108 at the beginning of October. The fall foliage was at its peak. </div>
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These 3 little watercolors went into the gallery show, and all of them sold....which made me pretty happy. The event was new for Stowe, and it was just to call attention to the art of plein air painting, I think. It came with some nice perks, such as gift certificates for art supplies and framing, something I always need! </div>
Karen Winslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849218272902381062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17012811.post-6324876906010276272014-02-06T14:18:00.002-08:002014-02-06T14:18:50.430-08:00Plein Air Events <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Painting in progress 7/20/13 - Jericho, VT Plein Air Event</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is the finished piece - 8"x12" oil on linen by Karen Winslow</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">7/20/13 - my second painting of the day at the Barber Farm in Jericho, VT</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">7/20/13 - my third plein air study of the day - watercolor/gouache </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">8/16/13 - working on a watercolor/gouache - Waitsfield, VT</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">8/16/13 - second painting of the day - watercolor/gouache</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">8/16/13 - third painting - watercolor/gouache</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">8/16/13 - fourth painting - watercolor/gouache </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">8/17/13 - painting the round barn in Waitsfield, VT</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">8/17/13 - plein air study of the round barn by Karen Winslow</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">8/17/13 - second painting of the day in progress - covered bridge in Waitsfield</td></tr>
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The popularity of plein air painting has soared over the last 15 years, or so, with groups and big events happening throughout the world. Plein air events, or "Paint Outs", are held annually, and huge plein air conferences draw artists from all over. Because of costs, I don't normally participate in these big events, but I did join in on a couple local events just for fun.</div>
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The first was the 3rd annual one-day Jericho Plein Air event. It was held July 20, 2014. The day started gray, but I managed to produce 2 oils and a little watercolor/gouache, between the sprinkles. This small event had around 80 participants, who were given maps to various painting spots. Artists checked in at 8am, and then dispersed. At 3:30 or 4pm, you had to bring in your work and frame it for display. Even though I produced 3 paintings, only one could be displayed. Painting in an event is entertaining, and it makes you focus and produce...no excuses! I like that. </div>
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My second event was in Waitsfield, VT, which is about an hour's drive from my home. This was a 2-day event. After check-in, artists were free to paint anywhere in Waitsfield, but the Mad River was right by the check-in, and it was simply lovely. Most of the artists set up their easels up and down the rocky shoreline along the river. The first day, I produced a small oil and 3 watercolor/gouache paintings. The following day, I painted an oil of the historic round barn in Waitsfield in the morning, then, I went back to the river and painted another oil looking towards the covered bridge. Around 2:30pm, organizers came by to prompt artists to start matting or framing their work, because the event ended a 5pm. Holbein was one of the sponsors, so the neat thing about this event was getting some free tubes of Holbein paint! </div>
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I am going to offer some of these studies on Daily Paintworks. All of them are unframed.</div>
Karen Winslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849218272902381062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17012811.post-86837215144240313462014-02-04T19:52:00.002-08:002014-02-04T19:52:36.241-08:00New Venues For Selling Paintings<div style="text-align: justify;">
With the internet available to most people, selling paintings has opened up for many artists. Artists can open their own "stores" on websites such as Etsy or Daily Paintworks and not have to depend on brick and motar galleries for sales. If you are a prolific artist, this is an excellent option. Many "Painting a Day" painters have become almost legends, with articles in major news papers and huge followings. Julian Merrow-Smith and Duane Keiser were pioneers in this movement. Often, these painters put their works up for auction, with the starting bid being $100. The famous daily painters not only produce a painting a day, but actually sell a painting a day. That's impressive!! This seemed pretty appealing to me. I paint a lot, and when you paint a lot, you need to sell a lot. Otherwise, your studio begins to fill up, and paintings stack along the floors, fill up the walls, line the shelves, etc. If you paint a lot, maybe you can relate to this, too. Additionally, framing all of these paintings, so that they can sell in galleries, is very expensive. Artists that sell works through these "store" websites, can offer the paintings unframed, and that is great. It also makes shipping lighter and everything more affordable. Obviously, I have been rethinking how I sell my work.</div>
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With all of these pluses, I decided to try a new venue..Daily Paintworks. I perused the website, and it was amazing to me to see how many artists were selling. It was fun to discover new artists, searching through pages of work. There are tons of artists out there quietly working away, working hard, and honing their skills. After all, the more you paint, the better you will get! </div>
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So far, I just uploaded a few pieces to see if anything happens...if anyone even notices. If you have a minute, take a look at the site...there's a little badge on the side here. Since I paint many little watercolor/gouache studies, I will probably try to sell a bunch of these, besides small oil paintings and demonstrations from classes I teach. Instead of trying the auction thing, though, I just set some reasonable prices that fit in. The people that seem to sell consistently have smaller paintings that are almost always the same size, either 6"x6" or 5"x7". I will go that route, too. It keeps art affordable, and I think everyone needs a little art in their lives! </div>
Karen Winslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849218272902381062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17012811.post-91366033148840710652014-02-02T10:20:00.002-08:002014-02-02T10:20:32.152-08:00Oscar Anderson Easel Revisited<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jack Winslow using the Anderson Easel </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jack Winslow plein air painting in 2008 </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close-up from underneath of clips holding the palettes sticks to back leg</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close-up of the back leg and palette sticks from the back</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The label</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Close-up of one of the legs, showing how you can adjust height</td></tr>
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Back in 2008, I posted a few pictures of my husband, Jack, and me out landscape painting (See July 5, 2008 post). Jack was using a large easel, commonly known as the "Gloucester Easel". It was made by Oscar Anderson, a MA landscape painter active in the early to mid nineteen hundreds. The easel we own belonged to Thomas Curtin, another artist who painted in Cambridge, VT, and who passed away in 1977. The Anderson easel is primarily useful for large outdoor paintings. Since I generally work pretty small, I tend to use the Open Box M, now, because everything can be stuffed into one small, light backpack, but Jack uses the Anderson when he works on large plein air pieces. His paintbox, as well as his premixed strings fit nicely on the "tabletop" that is formed by the V-shaped palette sticks. </div>
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I received an email from another artist asking for close-ups of the mechanisms. Since other artists might be interested, as well, I took these photos. I hope they are helpful.</div>
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Because of the resurgence of outdoor landscape painting, and creating larger plein air pieces, new companies are making easels that are similar in design. The newer easels are larger, and they are price around $350-$400. One of those companies is Take-it-Easel from Vermont. <a href="http://www.takeiteasel.com/index#nice1">http://www.takeiteasel.com/index#nice1</a></div>
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Karen Winslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849218272902381062noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17012811.post-69508487493735430652014-02-01T18:06:00.001-08:002014-02-01T18:06:22.424-08:002014 - Workshops in Florida<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sunset painting in Bonita Springs using the prismatic palette</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plein Air study - Bonita Springs</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Plein Air study in watercolor/gouache</td></tr>
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This year, I will be teaching 2 workshops in Florida. One will be for the Art Center of Bonita Springs, March 17-19, <a href="http://www.artcenterbonita.org/workshop.htm">http://www.artcenterbonita.org/workshop.htm</a>. The other will be hosted by Florida artist, Deborah Elmquist, at her studio and surrounding landscape in Port Orange, April 4-7 <a href="http://deborahelmquist.com/workshops">http://deborahelmquist.com/workshops</a>. </div>
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Both workshops are combination Still Life and Plein Air Painting. In the landscape portion, I will be teaching students to mix and use a premixed landscape palette (often referred to as the prismatic palette). This palette allows artist to interpret and paint atmospheric perspective, quickly, which is very helpful in the fast-changing weather and light effects of outdoor studies. </div>
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The Bonita Springs class is scheduled for one full day indoor still life (from life) and two full days outdoor landscape painting . The Port Orange class has the option to take either Still Life (afternoon) or Landscape (morning) separately, or the student can take both for the full day. </div>
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In all the classes, I will be demonstrating each day, as well as helping students individually at their easels, or as a group. All of my demonstrations are interactive, so that students will understand "why" certain colors and values work, and I show them "how" to simplify by massing into value shapes. For both classes, students need to bring an outdoor easel. The classes are intended for oils, but the principles can be applied in any medium. So, watercolor, gouache, and pastel are an option. </div>
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In December, I went down to the Museum of Fine Art in Boston to see the Sargent Watercolor Exhibit. The exhibit showed over 100 paintings from the combined collections of the Brooklyn Museum and the MFA in Boston. The works were from many years, and they did not disappoint! Painted primarily for his own enjoyment, they give us a view into his private life - studies of friends and family on outings and hikes in the country, or plein air paintings from trips. </div>
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Contrary to what many modern watercolorists believe, John Singer Sargent was not overly concerned with preserving the white of the paper, and he used white paint when needed. Sargent used a combination of transparent and opaque watercolors (gouache) to create his dazzling light effects. The opaque watercolor, or white gouache, was used both under and over transparent washes to hold his lights or build stronger planes of light. In addition to the gouache, he experimented with wax resist, which could hold a light, and when painted over, the resist could produce interesting textures. In the second painting down, you can see some of the wax resist to the left of the figure. In the last photo down, I love the woman on the right, where the sunlight and shadow on her legs are so simply rendered, yet so effective. Sargent was wonderful at contrasting warm sunny areas with cool areas in the shadows in his plein air studies.</div>
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In addition to the many watercolors in this exhibit, there were some of oil paintings, too. It was a delight to see the one with the artist in his "bedroom studio". I took a close-up of the sheets. Sargent used a full brush and depicted strong planes of light with thick paint, painting with knowledge and conviction. The sheets are a wonderful study in massing. In the plein air painting, the sunlight smashing onto the rocks in the stream bed and the dappled sunlight on the bank and trees was very convincing. I wish I had taken a regular camera, instead of my ipod (sorry, the photos are grainy and washed out). </div>
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Aside from the actual watercolor exhibit, the MFA Boston has one of my favorite Sargent paintings, The Daughters of Edward Boit. It is exhibited along with the giant vases that are in the painting. Here is a picture of me next to a vase to give you a sense of scale. </div>
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This is just a tiny sample of the show, and I would recommend seeing it before the exhibit closes on January 20, 2014. The MFA Boston is a lovely museum with a fine collection. The American wing shows a number of excellent 19th century paintings by the Boston greats: Tarbell, Paxton, Hunt, and Benson, along with numerous Hudson River paintings. Get inspired! </div>
Karen Winslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849218272902381062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17012811.post-69621181766482211862013-12-30T14:34:00.000-08:002013-12-30T14:34:11.703-08:00More Walnut Ink, Please <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The beginning of November, I got to go down to NYC to see the Rembrandt, Vermeer & Hals Show at the Frick Collection, as well as, attend the Open Painting/Drawing classes on Friday and Saturday afternoon at the Art Students League. I did not bring oils, but I decided to draw, instead, using walnut ink (which is a lovely brown ink) and white gouache. The first 2 drawings above were completed in Studio 7 (Frank Mason's old room, now Tom Torak's) on Friday. Teachers do not come in on Fridays, and you are allowed to set up and use the models. Studio 7 has 2 models on either side of the room, and it was fun to draw them both within the time constraints. I mostly use a brush for the ink washes and gouache, and I add fountain pen and pencil to help model form or add accents. </div>
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The last head study was the second drawing I did on Saturday afternoon, also in Studio 7. The first study was in watercolor, and I decided that it was getting overworked, so I drew this one very quickly, before I had time to over-think it. </div>
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I have come to rely on walnut ink. It is my "go to" for drawing supplies. It is great for massing in the shadow areas, and it can be diluted with water for a lighter tone, or used full strength. I use it for figures and also in landscapes. It is one of the mediums I use in my Drawing on Nature class, too. Layering with walnut ink produces rich tones, too, and it can be used with a brush, reed pen, or dip pen.</div>
Karen Winslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849218272902381062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17012811.post-58377968658685469272013-12-23T18:44:00.001-08:002013-12-23T18:44:27.365-08:00Difference between uploading with the Blogger App and the webpage...<div style="text-align: justify;">
I am curious to see if the drawings I just uploaded with the app will upload differently from the webpage...so, here goes...It looks like the webpage upload shows the whole picture, which I like better than the picture being cut-off. What do you think?</div>
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Karen Winslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849218272902381062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17012811.post-51722016541794843142013-12-21T20:17:00.001-08:002013-12-21T20:17:57.550-08:00Sequence continued...So, after I lightly sketched, or mapped, in where I wanted the trees, barn, etc. to go, I began thinking about the light. Here is the second picture In the sequence.<div><br></div><div>I am going to attempt to upload 2 pictures using the Blogger App...</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxfSZolJrVzYXhvFi_s1pQ69Vd8yZCiEAE70xtZKHiAwxBH0m6q_iCXPheW1kgCuthDcvKFw7RXB65PoaBZ0Y6pJg-_hjB_PA6qpj1puEY6GymiL9Z-Vyv2OG_ecLWc-e6pPE_/s640/blogger-image--511598521.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxfSZolJrVzYXhvFi_s1pQ69Vd8yZCiEAE70xtZKHiAwxBH0m6q_iCXPheW1kgCuthDcvKFw7RXB65PoaBZ0Y6pJg-_hjB_PA6qpj1puEY6GymiL9Z-Vyv2OG_ecLWc-e6pPE_/s640/blogger-image--511598521.jpg"></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghPBS0TOdEHrOYW_Zo0tx9yhw8N6ZG_mMtwkYQiPB9cVh1J82aSJWVJF2kPT3oh6PuTPtBra27a0WgaPoJIXQjlMNSp5Fenjc3y5aTI-UOWM3crAG0JC6imroX6kkA2tqXZ-7S/s640/blogger-image-1576852580.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghPBS0TOdEHrOYW_Zo0tx9yhw8N6ZG_mMtwkYQiPB9cVh1J82aSJWVJF2kPT3oh6PuTPtBra27a0WgaPoJIXQjlMNSp5Fenjc3y5aTI-UOWM3crAG0JC6imroX6kkA2tqXZ-7S/s640/blogger-image-1576852580.jpg"></a></div>Karen Winslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849218272902381062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17012811.post-4951703953170222282013-12-21T20:09:00.001-08:002013-12-21T20:09:45.231-08:00Plein Air Drawing SequenceIf I have the presence of mind, I will snap photos of a drawing in progress. Here is a progress sequence for another plein air drawing in my gray sketchbook.<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguIAr9mOaM4Kh4LXjL4i4LXdejWDNTNLJNY5-H0JOSPbBVK7wtIvkqmx29YeQxYs6HhVEb7jiJAoOoIJtWln21pzLEvrT2dbJBjJXogUT3Y2UGK8ubhXwkcMfdrKoth18pb6s8/s640/blogger-image-220928073.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguIAr9mOaM4Kh4LXjL4i4LXdejWDNTNLJNY5-H0JOSPbBVK7wtIvkqmx29YeQxYs6HhVEb7jiJAoOoIJtWln21pzLEvrT2dbJBjJXogUT3Y2UGK8ubhXwkcMfdrKoth18pb6s8/s640/blogger-image-220928073.jpg"></a></div>Karen Winslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849218272902381062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17012811.post-14252462561095093582013-12-21T20:04:00.001-08:002013-12-21T20:04:16.838-08:00Testing the Blogger AppThe Blogger App for iPods does not seem to work...I can't seem to upload photos. Any suggestions?Karen Winslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849218272902381062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17012811.post-34930609303247405122013-12-21T16:49:00.000-08:002013-12-21T16:49:03.371-08:00Looking Back - 2013 - Drawing on Nature<div style="text-align: justify;">
Besides teaching Walk & Watercolor and Sunset Landscape Painting, I taught an outdoor drawing class called, Drawing on Nature. Each student received a little sketchbook, and we used combinations of pen & ink, wash, and pencils, and heightened with white gouache or chalk. My favorite sketchbook contained gray paper and was spiral bound. Again, all of the supplies fit into a backpack, which made it a perfect medium for walks or hikes. These classes were given twice a week at Smugglers Notch Resort throughout the summer and fall, with all materials included. The following drawings were some of my demonstrations this year. The sketchbook is approximately 6"x8", which is a perfect size for sketches. All of these drawings were done plein air. It is a wonderful way to appreciate the beauty of nature. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">6"x8" gray sketchbook - pen & ink, pencil, white chalk & white gouache</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gray sketchbook - deciding to keep the drawings monochromatic </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gray sketchbook - combination of pencil, pen & ink, colored pencil & white</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another demonstration in the gray sketchbook </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A little study in brown ink, washes, and pen, heightened with white gouache</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tan paper with pen & ink and brown and blue washes</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">larger drawing with washes, white, and pen & ink on tan paper</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tan paper with walnut ink, pen & white gouache</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This drawing was in the last fall class..most of the leaves were down</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here I am with my little cart and seated on my little folding stool. </td></tr>
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Karen Winslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849218272902381062noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17012811.post-59478742139338245292013-12-21T11:38:00.001-08:002013-12-21T11:38:25.105-08:00Looking Back .... 2013<div style="text-align: justify;">
Wow! 2013 is coming to a close, and I have barely written a word. So, what have I been up to? Teaching, mostly. I taught several workshops and classes over the past year, and a lot of them were in watercolor and gouache. This is becoming one of my favorite ways to paint outdoors. Portability is its greatest advantage. No easel is needed, the painting supplies are lightweight and affordable, and the paintings can be transported without damage. Here are a few pictures from a few of year's classes or workshops in Walk & Watercolor or Sunset Landscape Painting using transparent and opaque watercolor. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Teaching Walk & Watercolor in Bonita Springs, FL</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Students painting in Bonita Springs, FL</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Demonstration from one of my Walk & Watercolor classes</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love having families take the Walk & Watercolor class</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More demonstrations </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My granddaughter helped out :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Demonstration from Sunset Landscape Painting class</td></tr>
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Karen Winslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849218272902381062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17012811.post-84392900991705245042013-03-07T12:08:00.001-08:002013-03-07T12:08:39.197-08:00Part 3 of the interview...<div style="text-align: justify;">
A couple of weeks ago, when I was thinking about the various ways I have used my artistic talent to remain employed as an artist, I decided to see if any other fashion illustrators had gone into fine arts. In doing so, I stumbled upon a blog called, Art Fashion Creation. The blogger had asked a few times about sewing pattern illustrators in a couple of her posts. Since I had done pattern illustrations back in the seventies, I left a comment. This, in turned, inspired the blogger to contact me, and her 3 Part article about my illustration days are from a series of "interview questions" via email.</div>
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She needed pictures of my old work , so I poured through tons of old illustrations that I had tucked away for 40 years or so (yes, I am a pack rat), and I enjoyed seeing how the style of drawing depends on purpose, as well as audience. You can read the interview. Here is a link to Part 3. <a href="http://artfashioncreation.blogspot.com/2013/03/karen-winslow-interview-sewing-pattern.html">http://artfashioncreation.blogspot.com/2013/03/karen-winslow-interview-sewing-pattern.html</a></div>
Karen Winslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849218272902381062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17012811.post-24930938814859527102013-03-04T10:03:00.001-08:002013-03-04T10:03:54.666-08:00<a href="http://artfashioncreation.blogspot.com/2013/03/karen-winslow-sewing-pattern.html">http://artfashioncreation.blogspot.com/2013/03/karen-winslow-sewing-pattern.html</a> Here is Part 2 of the article about my experience as a fashion illustrator. Hopefully, I got the link right....Karen Winslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849218272902381062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17012811.post-33903826168939190862013-03-02T07:54:00.001-08:002013-03-04T10:00:00.634-08:00Blog article :)Here is a link to a blog article about my experience as a fashion illustrator for pattern companies back in the 70s. Enjoy! <a href="http://artfashioncreation.blogspot.com/2013/03/unattributed-sewing-pattern.html">http://artfashioncreation.blogspot.com/2013/03/unattributed-sewing-pattern.html</a>Karen Winslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849218272902381062noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17012811.post-53373248517769993762013-02-28T18:44:00.001-08:002013-02-28T18:44:45.245-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.artcenterbonita.org/workshop.htm">www.artcenterbonita.org/workshop.htm</a> I am teaching a workshop March 28-30, 2013 at the Art Center in Bonita Springs, FL. All levels are welcome, and we will be concentrating on learning to mass, using still life as our inspiration. Contact the art center if you are interested.</div>
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Also, I will be teaching a Walk & Watercolor workshop April 1-2, 2013 in Bonita Springs, using opague and transparent watercolor, as well as ink and wash, on toned paper. If you are interested in this one, please contact me directly. We will meet at the Village Walk, but we will be painting in several different locations. </div>
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Both classes are from life, and I do lots of demonstrating. I hope you can join me!Karen Winslowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849218272902381062noreply@blogger.com0