Artist Statement
Today we are bombarded with so much ugliness in the world; through my art I try to portray the calming beauty I feel from nature. My passion is painting Realistic Animal Portraits, especially Dogs, Cattle and our vibrant Northern Territory Landscapes, Flora and Fauna.
My favourite medium is Matisse Acrylic Paint and also work in [...]
Archive for September, 2008
Interview With Artist Julie Blight
Posted in Artist Interviews, tagged art, artist, artist interview, Artist Interviews, julie blight on September 26, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Plein Air Painting Demonstration By Jo Castillo
Posted in Landscape & Plein Air, tagged art, artist, arts, drawing, jo castillo, landscape painting, painting, pastel, pastels, plein air on September 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Jo Knoblock Castillo has always had an interest in art and working with her hands. Whether it was cooking, sewing or making gifts, she was happy to be “doing”. While living in Bolivia, she finally rediscovered her love of painting. Her interest is in landscapes and paintings that have connections to her life.
Jo works in [...]
Interview With Artist Cindy Davis
Posted in Artist Interviews, tagged artist, artist interview, Artist Interviews, cindy davis on September 9, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Biography
Cindy Davis’ paintings have been exhibited and sold in Georgia, Florida, California, Colorado, Maryland and Tennessee. She frequently exhibits in Albany, Georgia as well as participating in art events in through the Deep South. Mrs. Davis is a member of the International Society of Acrylic Painters, the Southern Artists’ League, and the Georgia Artist’s [...]
Sensational Sketches In Six Simple Steps
Posted in Drawing Lessons & Tips, tagged drawing lesson, drawing tips, drawing tutorial, learn how to draw, learn how to draw online, sketching on September 4, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Light and Dark Values
They Create Dimension, Drama, Texture and Shape
No matter what medium or technique you use to depict your subject, always try to use a full range of values. Value is the lightness or darkness of a color. You can simplify value by thinking light, medium and dark. A good drawing should have all [...]
