A journal of thoughts about the subject matter and the techniques that influence my paintings.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
First, I apologize for yesterday's post. I am still trying to figure out how this all works. Below is a watercolor titled "A Tennessee Walk" . As a classroom teacher, I found that many of my student's problems occurred because of color. They tried to use every color that I had in my classroom. I encourage everyone to limit their hues. By doing this you tend to become more value(light and dark) conscious. In this painting, I also use the unexpected to create interest- not only the lack of color, but also the push pins holding the neutral image in its place. Try limiting your hues.
As a proud parent, I encourage you to look at my children's web site. Our girls, Sarah and Lauren, have started a business using their artistic talents. So search under Milkmoon Kids. I have their work hanging in my home- the graphic designs are good for all ages. Check it out! It's Sunday afternoon and I am off to my studio to paint. Enjoy your day.
A life long resident of Lancaster, Ohio, my vocation and my avocation has always been art. I am a recently retired art instructor(40 years) in the Groveport Madison School District. I have been a a watercolorist for 30 years. My undergraduate work is from The Ohio State University, my masters degree is from The University of Dayton. I have participated in additional training at the Columbus College of Art and Design, Capital University and various watercolor workshops.
My wife, Mary Anne, is my framer and business organizer. She keeps us going. We have two wonderful children- a son who is a practicing attorney and a daughter who is a graphic designer. My children have spouses who add to our lives. A daughter-in-law who, with my daughter, founded "Milkmoon Kids". A son-in-law, a high school science teacher, shares many of a lifetime's work with me. I am blessed with three wonderful grandchildren- a testament to all of our children. I am a lucky man.