This week I started my second thirty foot painting! Here are some in progress shots:
About 8 feet
Over twenty feet
The whole thing, so far…
More details... Wrapping it Up!
A few more action shots from last weekend as we wrapped up my painting.
I'm trying to bring back clogs and high water pants. It's a good look.
Detail Shots…
Here are a few detail shots of the big painting I finished last week.
That's me with one of Pat's sick skateboards.
Ethan
Pat Lavelle // http://www.lafuncboards.com
Peter Schenck // http://www.peterschenck.com
Willie Wayne Smith // http://williewaynesmith.com/home.html
More soon!
Studio Shot
Finished!
This weekend I finished the thirty foot painting! A few friends helped me hoist it up outside so I could see the entire thing for the first time.
Making Progress…
Some shots of this week's progress!
Thirty Feet!
This week I have been working hard on a thirty foot painting on paper! When it is finished, this painting's dimensions will be 30 feet by about a little less than 4 feet. Below are some shots of the piece as it progresses.
The first installment, about 8 feet.
At 16 feet and counting…
The next 8 feet, an in progress shot!
Stay tuned for the final result!
Asscher Cut
This week I made two new paintings that are based loosely on Asscher cut diamonds. Unlike my paintings below, a true Asscher is a square, similar to an emerald cut.
In 1902 the Asscher Cut was the first cut to become patented by its creator, Joseph Asscher, the grandson of John Isaac Asscher, the founder of the Royal Asscher Diamond Company. The company's headquarters still stands in its original location in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
The Finished Bowls!
I picked up my two new bowls this week. They are fired and finished!
Take a Class with me this summer!
This summer I will be teaching two one-day workshops with the Sharon Arts Center in Manchester, New Hampshire. The course descriptions are listed below.
Crazy about Color! Manchester / Jacquelyn Gleisner
This one-day workshop investigates the rich and exciting world of color. Why was Picasso so blue? How was Matisse so rosy? The class will explore how artists have used color
o set a specific mood and tone. We will also discuss basic color theory and create a work of art inspired by a specific color theme. Students will create a custom color wheel, learn how to mix color, and create several examples of different types of color schemes to use as a reference for future work. By the end of the day, students will have a complete color toolkit they can use to enhance their art.
Prerequisite: None. Limit: 15
Sat, July 26 / 10 am – 4 pm / 1 Day / FB9
MPTN018 / Tuition: $80
Oil Painting 101
Manchester / Jacquelyn Gleisner
Students will explore beginning and advanced oil painting techniques such as color mixing, color value, composition, glazing, brushwork, paint application, and texture in this one-day workshop. Emphasis will be placed on proper paint handling and application processses. Students will create at least one alla prima oil painting by the end of the day. The workshop will cover all the foundational elements of the most popular painting medium so students can continue painting with oil beyond this workshop. Prerequisite: None. Limit: 15
Sat, Aug. 2 / 10 am – 4 pm / 1 Day / FB 9
MPTN019 / Tuition: $80
Sunday Painting
A few more…
The whole family...
Two New Paintings
Two new paintings from this week...
Detail Shots
Here are some detail shots of this week's paintings!
New Studio
I am very excited to report that I moved into a new studio this week! Here are some shots of the new space and new work.
Art21: New Kids on the Block | "BFAMFAPhD: An Imaginative School of Thought"
For Art21's "Value" Issue, I spoke with artist and community organizer Caroline Woolard about BFAMFAPhD, an open-ended project that “visualizes the number of students graduating with creative degrees, generates dialog about our collective power, and elicits proposals for organizing efforts.”
A few quick facts from the text:
- According to the 2008 census, there are over three million artists in America.
- There are more artists than police officers, lawyers, and doctors in this country.
- Every decade, one third of that lot receives a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in the arts.
- From 1987 to 2012, there were 1,827,087 graduates with a BFA, MFA, or PhD in the visual and performing arts.
Two New Bowls
Two new ceramic bowls are in the works! Here are some pictures of the bowls that I painted before they are glazed and fired again.
The Airship | "I Did It! I Ran a Half Marathon!"
About a year ago, I ran a half marathon with my best friend, Jolee. Read about my impulsive New Year's Eve resolution and the wackiness that followed at the Airship Daily.
