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Capitol idea - Ep. 21 of my art journey

11/25/2020

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My painting pal - Episode 20

11/1/2020

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Ep. 19: Rest in Peace

8/8/2020

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​A beautiful morning at Frankfort Cemetery in Kentucky today changed a simple landscape into a painting of emotion just 10 minutes after I started. Painting outdoors is for practice and intended as a sketch. This only took about 45 minutes, but it's such great experience in more ways than one.
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Ep 18: First Commission

8/3/2020

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Callie and Dzl are Blue Weimaraners and the love and joy of their owner. My friend Maria commissioned me to do their portraits as a gift to the owner.

My first commission is another big step in my second year as a professional artist. There is a lot more pressure. Or, at least, I put that kind of pressure on myself.

The video talks about how this fear turned out to be unwarranted when the result was unveiled.

​I guess I'm now in the pet portrait business. Hint. Hint.
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Episode 17: Painting in Paris (Kentucky)

7/17/2020

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Episode 16: Gosh, Gouache

7/5/2020

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Gouache can be reworked by wetting dry paints, it has the purity and beauty of water color, but it is opaque so I can cover up my mistakes. Here's a look at some recent attempts, and the sketch for what is going to be my largest work in progress in oil. You get a sneak peek here. Plus, look at the incredible talent of a local artist who inspires me, Marilyn Sadler.
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Episode 15: Casein Contest (Please vote for your choice)

7/4/2020

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Richeson, an American art company, supplied the casein paints, paper, and brushes for this landscape contest.

Vote below for which painting you would choose in this video showing the progress of each?

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Episode 14: Joseph Smith, 200 years

7/4/2020

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My debut of two paintings honoring Joseph Smith and 200 years since his "First Vision" led to the foundation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

​This paint video is different because it was assigned as a weekly spiritual thought for Frankfort, Kentucky Ward members.
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Episode 13: Yearning to breathe free

6/20/2020

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George Floyd pleaded for his life ("I can't breathe"). A key inscription on the Statue of Liberty ("yearning to breathe free.") My video art journal of how this inspiration came to life from a basic sketch and then a finished oil painting full of emotion.
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Episode 12: Why Monet threw his paint in the river

5/25/2020

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