This is the second of a series talking about my process of painting. How do I start, and how do I make decisions along the way? When, how and why I manipulate my source material, etc. In the next few days, I’m going to share everything from my process of idea creation to the prep, …
I’m in NY, doing a figurative sculpture marathon with Bruce Gagnier at the NY Studio School. I’m three days into a two week intensive, and I’m loving it. One of the topics my instructor presses is contrapposto. I learned about contrapposto at WWU, but I’m understanding the real value of it now. Bruce Gagnier showed me …
[image_with_animation image_url=”7550″ alignment=”” animation=”None” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”] Using a ruler and colored pencils/pens on paper, or string and nails, or by fastening skewers, use straight lines at intervals to make a curve. There are a lot of ways to approach this project. For a simplified “How To” with 3 printable templates, click here. To print out graph …
Some Pretty Paintings: Chrysanthemum
A sneak preview of artworks for my upcoming show
Detail of painting
Ruthie V.
Some Pretty Paintings
A collection of figures and flowers in paintings and prints
Show opens January 5, 2019
Show up through January 27th
Artist Talk Saturday, January 5th (3:30-4:30pm)
Opening Reception to follow (5-7pm)
Smith & Vallee Gallery
5742 Gilkey Ave, Edison
(360) 766-6230
Open Daily 11-5
www.smithandvalleegallery.com
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