This month's report is based on my recent painting, Maryvale, Cows (see below). I painted from this photo taken last year at Maryvale, Queensland. It … [Read more...] about Making the Parts Fit, Varying Techniques, and History in a Practical Light
Inner Circle
Margaret Olley
It was my 33rd birthday back in June. My mother gifted me her favorite art book about the life and work of Margaret Olley. I could tell it was well … [Read more...] about Margaret Olley
Critique – Stephen Jamison
Student's Comments: What I like: I think I captured the bleak treeless bog lands of parts of North Antrim.I also think I succeeded in creating … [Read more...] about Critique – Stephen Jamison
Critique – Cherie Smith
Student's Comments: What I like: The soft-focus background against the plant in the foreground that is in focus and has sharper edges. What … [Read more...] about Critique – Cherie Smith
Critique – Evelyn Murphy
Student's Comments: What I like: I like this painting, in particular, the colours bouncing out life into the painting.The white barks of the … [Read more...] about Critique – Evelyn Murphy
Painting of the Month – Violet and Gold by Frederick McCubbin
This month's featured painting is Violet and Gold by Frederick McCubbin. It's a wonderful display of light flickering through the Australian … [Read more...] about Painting of the Month – Violet and Gold by Frederick McCubbin
Critique – Jody Freeman
Jody Freeman Student's Comments: What I like: I like the colors and the arrangement. The original photo had twelve whooping cranes so I needed to … [Read more...] about Critique – Jody Freeman
Critique – Diane Bida
Diane Bida Student's Comments: What I like: Local creek and feels peaceful and approachable. What could be improved: Trees should be denser with … [Read more...] about Critique – Diane Bida
Critique – Maria McCabe
Maria McCabe Student Comments: What I like: I like the light. I like the left side of the painting. The easel lets you know it's an art class and … [Read more...] about Critique – Maria McCabe
Elizabeth Nourse
This month's featured artist is Elizabeth Nourse, an American realist painter known for her wonderful portraits and genre scenes. She achieved … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Nourse
