Art Journal

Golf Painting Receives Honorable Mention

Golf Painting Receives Honorable Mention

This past weekend, on Sunday, October 1st, I participated in my first gallery exhibit with The Guild of Charlotte Artists. Over 50 artists submitted work and more than 100 pieces were displayed and judged. I had the pleasure to receive an Honorable Mention award for...

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1st Time Painting en Plein Air

1st Time Painting en Plein Air

This past weekend I finally got out of the studio and into nature for my first time painting outdoors. I convinced my dad to come along for moral support since he has painted outdoors many times in the past. It was great because it was my first time outdoors and his...

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Artoberfest at Mooresville Arts

Artoberfest at Mooresville Arts

I have two entries in the 41st Annual Artoberfest exhibition at Mooresville Arts. The show runs September 26th through November 9th. The opening reception and award ceremony is on Friday, September 29th from 6pm to 8pm. Come out and see my work in person and check out...

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Limited Brush Strokes Exercise

Limited Brush Strokes Exercise

First, why would you choose to paint a subject with as few brush strokes as possible? An artist may choose to paint with as few brushstrokes as possible for various reasons, including: Aesthetic Effect: Fewer brushstrokes can create a more minimalistic, clean, and...

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Associations

Guild of Charlotte Artists
Mooresville Arts