Tag Archives: oil painting

Best Postal Worker Artist? / Kermit Oliver / Waco, Texas

Posted on October 6, 2012 by destructivetesting

I came across this article, and just had to post it!  From ‘Inside Wealth’ Source: Hermes Hermes scarf with “Pony Express,” by Kermit Oliver. We tend to think of Hermes scarves as being designed by European masters – the giants of Old World painting … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Jean-Marc Richel / Spring Green, Wisconsin

Posted on July 28, 2012 by destructivetesting

I met Jean-Paul and saw his paintings at a gallery opening last night (http://www.gallery218.com/) where we are each showing some of our work. You should watch his short video to appreciate his images even more.   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVT8P0vbAAA I’m a French Visual … Continue reading →

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Making It / Kendra Bulgrin / Kewaunee, WI

Posted on June 11, 2012 by destructivetesting

I’ve somehow lost the short description of her process that Kendra sent me, but basically, she poses her miniatures, photographs them, and then paints from the photo.  If she sends me a better description than that, I’ll update this post. … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Kendra Bulgrin / Kewaunee, WI

Posted on June 6, 2012 by destructivetesting

I’ll let Kendra tell you about her work, but I find it very powerful. “My work examines the longing for identity and the subsequent expectations associated with identity and memory. I question how identity is constructed through images, family, home, … Continue reading →

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An Artist’s Blog to Check Out / POINTSTHRUPROSE

Posted on May 11, 2012 by destructivetesting

Here is an interesting blog to check out.  Primarily prose, but visual art as well. “POINTSTHRUPROSE is a collective blog created to show the works of many artists in one platform. Not all artists have the time or desire to … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / MAURICE SAPIRO / Connecticut

Posted on April 9, 2012 by destructivetesting

I found Maurice’s site because he often comments of another blog I follow.  http://barbaraelka.com/  He does wonderful photography.  http://mauricesapirophotography.wordpress.com/  And, I discovered that he produces beautiful paintings as well.                          … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Cathy Savel

Posted on March 31, 2012 by destructivetesting

“Nature as art, in absolute detail. A never ending paradox that tears me from reality. Everything has a spirit, a voice that needs to be listened to. Creativity is my passion. This was the journey of my childhood, as I … Continue reading →

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The Best Blog I’ve Found For Painting / http://liamrainsford.com

Posted on March 28, 2012 by destructivetesting

Liam has this wonderful blog for painters!  If I was trying to learn about painting (fat chance!) I would try to absorb as much of his information as I could.  It’s also the ultimate Making It site, as he does … Continue reading →

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Work Space / Shaul Baz

Posted on March 19, 2012 by destructivetesting

Shaul has been kind enough to send some photos of the foundry where his pieces are cast. “This foundry is in a village by Jerusalem, ten workers, muslems, christian and jews are working there. I also work there.”        … Continue reading →

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Artist of the Day / Shaul Baz

Posted on March 18, 2012 by destructivetesting

Shaul  does wonderful sculptures, paintings and drawings. “I make sculptures, and I paint. I also design, make and sell judaica creation from cast metal. On the years 1982-3 I studied art at ” avny” tel-aviv, on the years 1988-90 I … Continue reading →

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