Two 3-Day Workshops I will offer two 3-day workshops early in 2019. Each workshop will run three consecutive days, giving the artist scholars the opportunity to immerse themselves in the study of a focused element of painting. Each workshop day will run from 9:30am to 4:00pm, with a half hour … Read More
The La Mirada Art Education Center Monterey’s own Museum of Art is sponsoring two events giving everyone an opportunity to paint or sketch in the gardens and historic building of the Museum’s La Mirada Education Center. Both events will happen the weekend of Saturday June 30 and Sunday, July 1. … Read More
Cloud formations provide a stimulating challenge for a landscape painter. After a spring rain, I often see formations of cotton-like cumulus clouds, billowing in from the sea. When choosing to paint them, it is quite helpful to prepare a draw down of grays, 4 values. Don’t let the darkest be … Read More
I have been painting for many years, and it is truly a lifelong learning experience. I believe I learn something every time I pick up a brush. Each new landscape is a new challenge, different from all others. I attend artist critiques most months, with 5 to 20 artists taking … Read More
Dates: Six Saturday mornings 9:30-12:30 AM : January 20 through March 3 (no class Feb 10) Location: Michele Hausman Studio, 4924 Cherryvale Ave., Soquel CA 95073 Early discount registration (before Dec 30, 2017): $160 Regular registration: (after Dec 30, 2017, before Jan 15, 2018): $180 Click Here to Register Class … Read More
Rich and I were driving up to SF and the wildflowers along the Pescadero coast were truly stunning. Decorating the dunes above the beach were the golds, reds, sage greens and whites of the wildflowers. I took a set of photos, and returned a week later with my friend Skip, … Read More
Minds grow when they learn new things. If you are inspired to paint subjects you haven’t much experience with, make a couple of outings first with only your sketch book and pencils. Find a great spot that includes some of the new elements. Bring a beach chair and make yourself … Read More
February 6, 2015: I am showing paintings featuring California’s diversity during January and February at the David Henry Gill Gallery at the Pacific Grove Art Center with my painting friends in an exhibition titled “Painting the Golden State.” The Santa Cruz Oil Painters (a.k.a. the Happy Painters) was founded in … Read More