News

Painting Classes In Roswell, GA. An abstract painting is a deconstruction of reality. Abstract compositions can be found in millions of places because reality is everywhere. The challenging scenario is to deconstruct the reality that you see. It can be intimidating to get started, but for those who put their fear aside and forge ahead, it’s usually an exhilarating experience. I personally believe that abstract paintings are best executed after you’ve already learned the fundamentals of painting and understand the elements and principles of design. A great chef doesn’t start out by deconstructing a dish that he doesn’t know how...

Painting Classes In Roswell, GA. The following quote by by Edgar Payne is worth noting, "Beginners often make the mistake of selecting views that would tax the ability of the more experienced artists.  The experienced painter may be able to handle very complicated views.  However, if there be commandments to the beginners, the first one should be that he select the simple arrangements.  It takes very little of the view to make an extremely large picture.  Large simple masses are convincing; they have distinct attraction and immediately call attention to the picture.  Much study, practice and fine pictorial compositions can be...

"Those who do not move, do not notice their chains." - Rosa Luxemburg When I work on a challenging painting, it's easy to feel a little paralyzed.  As I start moving my brush around the tough areas of the composition, I feel those chains.  Mysteriously, the chains begin to turn into silk threads and I begin to see something unexpected unfold. The journey of an artist's life is not without difficulties, but nothing worth achieving is ever easy.   The painting above, "Noble Encounter" is a 36"x 48" acrylic painting on canvas.  It's one of the biggest challenges I've taken on and I'm glad...

Fine Art Painting Classes in Roswell, GA. "Color is the keyboard, the eyes are the harmonies, the soul is the piano with many strings, The artist is the hand that plays, touching one key or another, to cause vibrations in the soul. - Wassily Kandinsky Talk about causing vibrations in the soul, check out these awesome painting by my students. If you've experienced the fun of a painting party and you'd like to join a class to learn more about how to draw and paint, please consider signing up for one of my weekly fine art classes.  Read what my...

"A tree is such a rich metaphor in a million beautiful ways.  You can consider a tree growing and consider its connectedness to all things above and under the ground." - Ann Brashares"Winter Solstice", the title of my 18"x24" acrylic fall aspen tree painting, shows fall giving way to winters first snow.  This painting represents the transitions we face in life and the path  symbolizes the journey we must take through those transitions.   My paintings can be purchased directly from my website with a secured shopping cart.  If you live in the Atlanta area, make an appointment with me and...