In every workshop, I complete a number of painting demonstrations, each lasting about an hour and fifteen minutes. Calico Cat, was painted before a live audience. This is an 'oldie but goodie' moved from my original website.
Cloudcroft is a quaint mountain village with lush forests and panoramic views of the white sands dessert below. At 9,000 ft elevation, it is the perfect place to cool off during the hot summer months.
Some artists strive for perfection of detail as their main goal; others are infatuated by abstract composition. My personal passion is the manipulation of color. Each artist is intrigued by different parts of the painting process.
Each artist has a unique way of viewing the world. This vision not only saturates the artist's own work, but as an art teacher influences students. The artist's philosophy often wafts through the class like a warm summer breeze.
It is popular to say, "The painting speaks for itself." However, I am always considering ways to enhance the viewer experience. Here, I share the results of my latest experiment in creative expression.
