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Painting with Casey Baugh 20 Aug 2013 | 06:01 am
Last week was the third week that I got to watch and learn from modern master Casey Baugh. And I am still learning from this man! He did some awesome demos, showing off some new techniques, and even...
Figure Drawing Master Class with Michael Mentler 10 Aug 2013 | 06:39 pm
I am THRILLED to announce that "The Bone Doctor", Master Draftsman Michael Mentler will be coming to Studio 81 in December 2013. Mr. Mentler is a prolific and gifted artist and a force as a teacher. ...
Gluten Free, Dairy Free Vanilla Banana Muffins 28 Jul 2013 | 07:37 pm
Yes...this is an Art blog. But I also have a family. And I also bake. And I love recipes. And I love good food. And I love to share all of this with you :) I have a few staple recipes that work ...
Aaron Westerberg Workshop Atlanta 2013 22 Jul 2013 | 07:55 pm
I am very excited to announce that Aaron Westerberg will be holding a portrait and figure painting workshop at my place, Studio 81, in Woodstock this October. Aaron is a highly accomplished painter a...
Plein Air Painting - Grandpa's Boat 13 Jul 2013 | 09:07 pm
I recently made a long...long...long visit to Western New York to visit family, watch the 4th of July fireworks over the Niagara River, and - I still can't believe this - attend my 20th High School Re...
In Uniform - Newest Paintings from the Woodstock Series 28 Jun 2013 | 01:07 am
Memorial Day in downtown Woodstock was absolutely wonderful. The weather was sunny and clear, and a huge crowd gathered in the city park to honor the Veterans of the Armed Forces. As I approached th...
Rose Paintings are Ready! 24 Jun 2013 | 01:12 am
A few months ago I painted a series of delightful small rose paintings. A variety of colors, profiles and personalities bloomed on my easel. Well, they are all dry, varnished, and ready for new home...
Portrait of a Redhead 19 Jun 2013 | 08:21 am
I'm not going to lie to you. This painting was painful. I started pretty enthusiastically - I mean what's not to get excited about? A beautiful picture with great lighting of a pretty girl wearing ...
Casey Baugh Workshop Atlanta 2014 4 Jun 2013 | 06:45 am
I am so thrilled to be hosting Casey Baugh next year at Studio 81 in Woodstock, GA. Casey has just added the class to his website and I encourage you to register ASAP if you are interested - spaces g...
Drawings and Paintings from the Live Model 31 May 2013 | 07:56 pm
I will say this again, because I believe it to be true, and vital to your success as an artist: draw and paint from the live model as much as possible. Yes, you can learn a lot from copying master w...