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| Quiller Demo (4/30): Last night, Steven Quiller did a fantastic demo at the NMWS meeting. Today through Friday, Quiller is coducting a workshop for members at the Fine Arts Gallery at Expo New Mexico. He jurored the NMWS Spring "members only" exhibition that opens this Friday.   Quiller Demo for NMWS ... |
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| Photos of Museum Docents (4/29): Each year, I shoot photos of docent training and other events at the Albuquerque musum. I'll put together a powerpoint slide show to play at the Turquoise Luncheon in May. That's the day docents are reconized for service to the museum. This will be my ninth year as a docent, so I'll get a third small chunk of turquoise to attach to my docent badge.  Me Shooting Photos at the Museum ... |
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From the Sunday Abuquerque Journal (4/28): "La Luz I" by Donna Dionne Master painter juries Watercolor Society
by Adrian Gomez Journal Staff Writer Donna Dionne accidentally got inspired by art. While working at the University of New Mexico, Dionne took an art class through the continuing education program and was hooked. “I just fell in love with it,” she says. “I’ve since built a studio in my house and paint all the time.” That was 10 years ago. In that time, Dionne has taken workshops from various artists and even served as president and exhibition chair for the New Mexico Watercolor Society. This year, she has two pieces that will be showing at the “NMWS Spring Members Only Exhibition.” The exhibition was juried by Steven Quiller, who selected 100 paintings for it from the 211 watercolors submitted by 94 NMWS members. Eighteen of the paintings he selected are in the new “alternative presentation” category, which was created because more watercolor artists are painting on new types of surfaces other than paper. The newer surfaces include clay board, Aquabord, watercolor canvas and others. Quiller is an internationally known painter who works in various kinds of water media and is best known for his innovative approach to using watercolor, gouche, acrylic, casein and their combinations, and for his use of color. He has written six books and numerous educational videos on water media and his research and development of a color wheel for painters called the “Quiller Wheel” is now used by thousands of painters. Dionne has signature status in the NMWS, which means she has been juried into five exhibitions. In this year’s exhibition, her two pieces will be showing in what is categorized as “alternative presentation.” She is one of the few artists who uses cradled board. The canvas is made of wood and gives the art panels’ edge a substantial presence, Dionne says. “On cradle board, it gives the painting texture,” she says. “Because it’s all over the surface, you have the texture and then just top it off with the acrylic. Then I varnish it and I’m ready to hang it.” Dionne’s two pieces are titled “La Luz I” and “Presence.” She says her inspiration comes from the views in New Mexico. “There’s amazing light and you wouldn’t believe the colors you can see when truly looking at the sunset. Our land completely inspires me,” she says. “Everything I do is abstract and I tend to stick to primary colors although they are different shades of primary colors. I went through a purple period at the beginning of my career but I’ve moved on from that color.” If you go WHAT: “NMWS Spring Members Only Exhibition” WHEN: Opening reception 7 p.m. Friday, May 3. The show continues 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays through May 28 WHERE: Fine Arts Gallery, Expo New Mexico, 300 San Pedro NE HOW MUCH: Free, but Expo New Mexico parking fees may apply ...
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| Framing Watercolors (4/27): I framed two watercolors last night - "Breakfast" (Roadrunner) is to be dropped off for the NMWS Spring Show on Tuesday - "Cookie" (Rooster) gets shipped to Alabama on Monday morning.  Framed & Ready for Exhibitions ... |
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Gathering of Nations (4/26): My bride and I went to the "Gathering of Nations" this morning at the Pit - Can you count the number of dancers on the floor ? Each year this colorful spectacle gets larger and larger.  Dance Floor ... |
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| Progress (4/25): I made progress on my second version of my "Vase of Flowers" watercolor. These photos were taken after I removed the liquid frisket. I still have several finishing touches to do in the painting. I included a couple of detailed shots to show how the painting is proceding.  Vace of Flowers ...
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| "Vase of Flowers" Re-do (4/24): This time, I'm using the liquid acrylic that Penny Simpson advised - Liquid Acrylic from Wal Mart "Apple Barrel" brand (Matte Finish). I did a layer of black like penny does then dry brushed on a mixture of green and red to be different.  Showing Detail View ... |
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I'm Smoking (4/23): Yesterday, I was experimenting with smoking meat on my grill. I began with thick pork chops. They turned out quite good even though I ran out of propane. Next, I'll try a split chicken, then move on to port spare ribs. Today - we are headed to the zoo so I can photograph animals for my watercolors. Before I paint the animals, I'm doing my "Vase of Flowers" over because I was not happy with the background.  Using My Grill as a Smoker ... |
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Step By Step (4/21): Yesterday, I finished my newest watercolor. I love it but the acrylic I used for the backgroung is not as smoth as I wanted so I'll do it over again. I found the correct liquid acrylic in matt finish to use in the next version.  Step by Step ... |
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| Inspired To Paint (4/19): I watched Penny Simpson's demo on Wednesday. It inspired me to try her dark acrylic background. Since I hate using "black" pigment in a painting, I mixed my own dark using reds, greens and violets.   Vase of Flowers ... |
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| Cold Again (4/18): Hard to believe this weather, near or below freezing this morning and tomorrow morning. So I'm waiting a couple days to put geraniums into pots. I did cut back a flowering tree in the back yard after it lost it's beautiful blossoms. Now, the Desert Broom in the front yard is beginning to bloom. Love the aroma from those blossoms. It should be in the 70's by Sunday when we go to an Isotopes baseball game.  Desert Broom ... |
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| Penny Simpson (4/16): Penny is a wonderful artist from the Southern Chapter of the NMWS. She is giving a three day workshop at the MasterWorks exhibition for the watercolor society. She is best known for her dark backgrounds, lusious colors and high contrast paintings.   Penny Simpson ... |
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Finished My Geraniums (4/12): This morning I finished the watercolor of the gernaium that I started last Friday. Matted it fits into a 24 x 18 inch frame. That's a bit smaller than I usually paint - but, I think it fits the subject and composition well. I really loosened up this time. I decided to not add anymore detail. It reads as geraniums so that's all it needs.  "Geranium" Step by Step ... |
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| Dollar Movies (4/8): On Monday we went to see "Life of Pi" in 3-D at the dollar show - it cost us $3.00 each because it was in 3-D. We wait for the first run shows to get to the dollar shows. Got to watch your money in retirement. When we got home our neighborhood Roadrunner was waiting for us.  Our Neighborhood Roadrunner ... |
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| Isotopes (4/7): Sunday, my beautiful bride and I went out to a ballgame - The Albuquerque Isotopes have a fantastic ballpark and put on a great show - It was a great day of sunshine, baseball, beer and a footlong hotdog with sauerkraut & green chili. The Topes beat the Iowa Cubs 7 to 3 to win their first four games this year. We try to go to Sunday home games because we get 1/2 price tickets.  |
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Trinity Site (4/6): I was amazed at the hundreds of people at the Trinity Site today. That's where the first atom bomb was detonated. They only open the site up to the public two days each year. The weather was a beautiful 80 degrees today - but, of course because it's in the middle of New Mexico - 120 miles south of Albuquerque. And, my chevy got 42.6 mpg for the trip. And what hat good timing - we got back from our trip to Trinity Site - in time to watch Witchia State play basketball - They played tought but didn't win the game. |
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| Painting & MasterWorks (4/5): This morning, I started a new watercolor. This on is a Geranium, it should be a lot looser than my usual flower paintings - time will tell. Then, in the evening, we attended the MasterWorks of New Mexico opening. This is the premier art exhibit in New Mexico. There was a very large croud as usual. I was fortunate to have one watercolor accepted this year.  My Newest Watercolor Me At MasterWorks .... |
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| Cadillac Shadows Finished (4/2): Here are several stages of my recent watercolor "Cadillac Shadows".  Cadillac Shadows ... |
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Spring Is Here  Backyard Blossoms |
Progress / Cadillac Shadows (4/1): I'm starting on another watercolor about Cadillac Ranch - this one is more about the cast shadows - my challenge will be make the car on the right strongest and the to fade the cars as they recede tho the left. This is a smaller painting - will fit in one of my standard 28 x 22 inch frames. I'm painting on a sheet of 140 lb Arches rough stretched around a sheet of gator board. At our Saturday Painter's Group, I made some progress on my new watercolor "Cadillac Shadows". I even surprised myself that I had the courage to do an orange sky and a yellow ground.  "Cadillac Shadows" in Progress ... |
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