by artbydjh | Nov 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
Many of you sent emails and feedback regarding my last post – Thank you for that! I received a few messages, surprised that the Stormy Weather festival was the first big event I had attended. And a couple of you suggested great venues that I should check out...
by artbydjh | Nov 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
I just returned home from the Stormy Weather Arts Festival in Cannon Beach. I know it sounds funny but I hadn’t ever attended something like this before. What an experience. DragonFire put on such a great event! I had so much fun, met so many wonderful people...
by artbydjh | Oct 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
I’m in a bit of a transitional period in my life right now and it’s been a busy month!! It’s all positive but I haven’t had nearly enough time to paint. As things are starting to slow down/get back to normal, I’ve carved out some...
by artbydjh | Sep 16, 2013 | Uncategorized
Until this painting, I hadn’t pulled out the oils in almost a year. I’ve focused solely on acrylics because the dry time is almost instantaneous and I needed to have enough work available to my galleries as pieces sold. I’ve been doing a lot of painting lately, so...
by artbydjh | Sep 5, 2013 | Uncategorized
When I’m painting I try to think of everything in pairs. When I have a new idea whether it be color groupings or styles and shapes of the buildings – I usually try to complete at least two pieces that are somewhat similar, using that same idea. First we...