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2 Day 6x6 Workshop in CA this June 23 Mar 2012 | 04:40 pm
I'm going to be teaching a very cool 2 day class in Costa Mesa, CA this June. It will be all about painting the 6x6" size, working from photo reference. The venue for my class will be at the Randy Hig...
March 12-16 workshop in Mexico 16 Feb 2012 | 02:46 pm
I just had a pair of cancelations for my painting workshop here in San Miguel de Allende. So now I have a few spots in this class again. I can offer a last minute discount of $250. off the price for p...
Fundraiser for Volunteer Fire and Rescue in San Miguel de Allende 13 Feb 2012 | 01:20 pm
"Bomberos" 5x7 Frank Gardner ©2012 $475. Framed and 100% is donation for the volunteer Fire Dept. Available I painted this as a donation to a fundraiser at my gallery. We are raising money for the Fi...
"20 Representational Painters to be Inspired by in 2012" My personal list of paint that inspires me. 31 Dec 2011 | 10:44 am
To welcome in the New Year I've put together my personal list of 20 painters to watch in 2012. I am not an art critic and don't pretend to be up on everything that's going on out there in the art wor...
"Dusty Ride" step by step 22 Nov 2011 | 01:36 pm
This is a new 6x6" oil and I wanted to share a few step by step pictures and a brief description. I'm putting together a powerpoint presentation for my workshop in March where I will use lots of these...
September 28 29 Sep 2011 | 11:37 am
I have a lot going on in October: I'll be getting some new stuff together for a group show at Addison Art Gallery called "The Perfect Season". This show offers a glimpse into the more meditative and ...
September 26 - mini series paintings 27 Sep 2011 | 12:45 pm
"View of San Miguel" 5x7" oil on board. Frank Gardner © 2011 SOLD "A Chicken and Goats" 6x6" oil on board. Frank Gardner © 2011 $475. Framed
September 24 - mini series paintings 25 Sep 2011 | 12:48 pm
These two are studies for a larger piece that I am going to start working on. A small group of people carrying a few "santos", figures of different saints. These pieces will help me decide on a design...
September 22 - mini series paintings 23 Sep 2011 | 11:40 am
Today's subject matter is pretty different than my usual preference. I felt like I needed to break away from those photo references for a while and push my subject matter way out of my comfort zone. I...
September 21 - mini series painting 22 Sep 2011 | 12:52 pm
Had a fun time painting this one. It took a lot longer to paint than it probably looks. I'm happy with the results though. That is the important thing. "Méxican Cowboy" 7x5" oil on board. Frank Gardn...
