Great Artist Blog!

Ok, I think I'll trade in Facebook to read more blogs (because who has time to do both?) I was told about this blog by an artist friend in Charleston (thanks Lisa :) and it is FANTASTIC!!! A lot of useful information in his posts--many answers to questions artists want to know, from pricing art, making prints, to what I've been reading all night--how to mix greens! It's funny how many artists seem to struggle with the same things. This one is one to follow!

Italian Vinyard with homemade paint

Just completed this commission--this one was fun! I worked mostly with hand made paint from pigments I had bought in France--those earthy tones that came straight from the source--the mountains of Roussillion. Making paint is not that hard, just time consuming. I found a great guy in Asheville who makes it in bulk http://www.blueridgeoilpaint.com/. Much more efficient! I have tried some of his paints and they are nice and buttery--he definitely has perfected the craft...

Student show

I am proud of my students, who are SOOO talented! We had a fun show on Thursday where they got to show their friends and family what they have been doing in class--more than just drinking wine :)

Two New Artists!

Robyn Willman out of Sneedville, TN, who makes beautiful jewelry out of
antique silverware and funky windchimes out of found objects.

Lisa & Alex LaPella, from Unicoi, TN, who make unique stamped pottery.They make a beautiful custom platter that can be personalized for a great wedding gift!