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Qiang Huang - Easton Maryland
September 5 - 7, 2014
Day 2 practice painting, learning the process.
Robert Thoren - Purcellville VA
February 7 - 8, 2015
Workshop still life
New Show - Wine and Wags
June 29 - August 31, 2015
Waterford, VA
Waterford, VA
Art show at 8 Chains North winery in Waterford VA. Featuring art related to wine and dogs since the owners love dogs and allow them into the tasting room and dog park. How fun!
Vicki Vidal Blum Class Summer 2015
July 9, 2015
Herndon, VA
Herndon, VA
Wrapped up a class I've been taking - finally finishing a large (for me) painting. It's a great class which I have taken before (and will again this fall). The artist/instructor puts together multiple set ups and somehow recreates them two weeks in a row - in this case, we worked on our paintings for three weeks and only the apples looked slightly "aged." Amazing given it's painting from life yet the setup is literally the same the next week.
The main subject in this painting is called a Dallah (thank you Google images). It is a traditional Middle Eastern coffee pot. I guess it goes without saying that I kept referring to the spout as a beak! That thing is HUGE. Not sure why a peacock had to wander by, but enjoyed that challenge as much as I did painting a mixed-metal pot. Vicki sure knows how to "echo" colors and complements (orange in pot and peacock feather - bronze/reds with green). I hope you like how it turned out too.
NEWS: DPW Spotlight Interview March 2018
March 29 - April 5, 2018
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Painting the Dynamic Still Life - Sarah Sedwick
March 22 - 24, 2019
Raleigh, NC
Raleigh, NC
Paint looser, and more confidently during this three-day workshop with Oregon artist Sarah Sedwick! Take a step-by-step approach to alla prima oil painting, from black-and-white studies to brilliant color. Build a beautiful composition with life and movement, get a new perspective on the still life, and learn tips for bringing inspiration to your home studio practice.
NEWS: 3rd Place Oil - Loudoun Sketch Club
October 12, 2019
Registration: October 12, 2019
Registration: October 12, 2019
Honored to be awarded 3rd Place Oil in the Loudoun Sketch Club 75th Anniversary show. Each club member ~ 150 submitted one painting to celebrate the anniversary of the club. A first for me!
Floating Frame
November 1, 2019
Love using Illusion floater frames with Velcro. This allows the painting panel to be changed depending on season, mood, decor, etc. The painted panel fits down into the frame without covering up the painting, but covering up the sides of the panel.
For 3/4" Canvas (Series 075): 3/8" face, 3/4" rabbet, 1-1/4" overall depth
For 3/4" Canvas (Series 075): 3/8" face, 3/4" rabbet, 1-1/4" overall depth
Launch Accessories and Prints Shop
November 12, 2019
Registration: until December 31 2019
Registration: until December 31 2019
Launching third party shop of accessories from from original art - Highly recommend the tote bag. Personally vouch for the quality. Print on both sides of soft linen-like 100% polyester, fully lined in matching solid black fabric. Love it. Other items and prints available.