An artist’s rant. Community – Networking During the pandemic I had the misfortune of meeting other “community” artists who tried to steamroll their way into creating public artwork in my historically underserved town. At that time I think I had been maintaining the public artwork in my neighborhood for 11 years (with no funds and Read more about Community > Networking[…]
It was fun to do Beer and Brushes tonight at The Hop Stop in Poway. Everyone of my painters did so great! Check out this link to see more images. This event re-occurs every first Wed of the month from 6:30-8:30pm
I have been happy and grateful having art classes in studio and all around San Diego.
I have a good group of private students that take regular classes with me. I have a good time painting with them. I verbalize what I am doing and why while showing what I am doing. In the end we have artwork that is totally ours.
I tell all my students to practice a lot especially what they are weak in art then I get to listen to all the excuses and complaints lol. I try to keep my practice up too so I am not just saying information at my students. We can suffer together jk… This is today Read more about Practice[…]
My painters did amazingly at Beer and Brushes for our monthly painting event at thehopstopsd from 6:30-8:30 pm This happens every first Wednesday of the month! More pictures on this link
Summer is upon us and all our classes are coming to a close. It has been fun though creating with my students in the schools and I hope they practice even a little bit during their vacation!
I had a great group for our paint and sip @easydoesit.sd yesterday. When the people I paint with have character it’s a lot more fun even for me. We had some delicious beverages from edi and got to unwind. Also check out the paintings everyone did great! Hope to see you for the next one Read more about Easy Does it Paint and Sip[…]
We will be painting a beautiful landscape painting of cherry blossoms at Easy Does It. It should be a fun event and appropriate for spring! Instagram.com/sandiegopaintparty
It’s been awhile since my students and I have gone out to do public art, but the weather was just so good so we went out and prettied up a few boxes to upkeep the town.
So fun painting with this family for an 18th birthday painting celebration. Click link for more pictures
My students have been working hard on developing their skills and practice. They have been showing up, doing the work, getting more fluid with their hands. I love to see it.