Quick Sketches : oil painting

New Work by Jason Bryant at Raandesk Gallery of Art

American Artist — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:00:00 GMT

A collection of recent artwork by Jason Bryant, including large-scale oil paintings and smaller, more intricate portraits, will be presented in this exhibition at the Raandesk Gallery, in New York City. Someday, Maybe, Never 2008, oil on canvas, 40 x...(read more)

A Practical Approach to Creating & Marketing Oils and Pastels

American Artist — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:00:00 GMT

When J.C. Airoldi left a successful career as a designer, she applied the same level of determination, practicality, hard work, and marketing skills that she used in her previous profession to creating and selling paintings. Gloucester Solitude 2008,...(read more)

Max Ginsburg's Workshop: Seeing Forms, Not Formulas

American Artist — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:09:00 GMT

During a recent workshop, New York artist Max Ginsburg showed students how to respond to the specific lighting effects they observed rather than to use premixed colors and repetitive procedures. by M. Stephen Doherty Ginsburg made adjustments to the balance...(read more)

Casey Baugh's Workshop: Seeing Accurately and Solving Problems

Karyn — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:46:00 GMT

This dynamic young artist believes anyone can learn the language of painting and use it to express themselves, which he proves in both short-term and extended workshops. by M. Stephen Doherty Baugh working directly on a student's canvas “There...(read more)

"Drawing" Magazine Cover Competition Winners

American Artist — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:43:00 GMT

We chose 10 finalists for our Drawing Magazine Cover Competition—and then easily named William Rose the winner, as he best showcased the skill level and imagination of our readers. View the winners of the Watercolor magazine 2008 cover competiton...(read more)

Judith Carducci's Workshop: The Benefits of Drawing and Working From Life

American Artist — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:30:00 GMT

During a recent plein air workshop in Southern France, Judith Carducci helped students who worked with pen-and-ink, pastel, watercolor, and oil colors. The unifying themes of the 10-day class were that drawing is a foundation of all media and working...(read more)

Tony Curanaj's Workshop: Knowledge and Structure Allow Freer Painting

American Artist — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 12:29:00 GMT

This New York City artist has found that the more he understands the science of the elements in his still life scene, and the more carefully he executes his drawing and underpainting, the freer he can interpret the subject matter in the final stages to...(read more)

"American Artist" 2007 Cover Competition

American Artist — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:57:00 GMT

The winner and semifinalists of our annual cover competition reveal how they created paintings that captured the attention of our judges. Frank J. Strazzulla Jr. Studio Interior 2003, oil, 18 x 14. Private collection “One of the compelling themes...(read more)

California Art Club Announces Award Winners

American Artist — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:00:00 GMT

The California Art Club recently held its 96th Annual Gold Medal Juried Exhibition at the Pasadena Museum of California Art, in Pasadena, California. California Art Club Announces Award Winners The California Art Club recently held its 96th Annual Gold...(read more)

Laguna College of Art & Design Exhibition Winners Announced

American Artist — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:56:00 GMT

Laguna College of Art & Design, in Laguna Beach, California, recently announced the winners of its Student Juried Exhibition. Laguna College of Art & Design Exhibition Winners Announced Laguna College of Art & Design , in Laguna Beach, California...(read more)

EXHIBITION: American Impressionism: Paintings From The Phillips Collection

American Artist — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:00:00 GMT

Celebrated for its extraordinary collection of European art, The Phillips Collection is also home to some of the most distinguished examples of American painting. American Impressionism: Paintings From The Phillips Collection Through September 16 The...(read more)

EXHIBITION: Poetry in Design: The Art of Harry Leith-Ross

American Artist — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 14:00:00 GMT

The James A. Michener Museum, in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, will present this retrospective of work by Pennsylvania Impressionist Harry Leith-Ross through March 4. Poetry in Design: The Art of Harry Leith-Ross Through March 4 James A. Michener Art Museum...(read more)

EXHIBITION: Paul Caranicas: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

American Artist — Wed, 11 Oct 2006 11:00:00 GMT

This exhibition of large-scale landscape paintings by Paul Caranicas will be on display at Bernarducci Meisel Gallery, in New York City, through October 28. Paul Caranicas: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow Through October 28 Bernarducci Meisel Gallery...(read more)