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Sentry Tournament Of Champions Art Walk

December 29th, 2021

Sentry Tournament Of Champions Art Walk

This past month I’ve been working on five new paintings for a special event starting on January 5th. I was one of five artists invited to show our art in a popup gallery during the Sentry Tournament Of Champions annual golf event in Kapalua. I’ll have a total of seven pieces in the show.

I was pretty excited about being asked to be part of this event at first, but even more so now that I understand more about what the Sentry Tournament Of Champions is all about. I may not know much about the game of golf but I do know some of the names of the golfers who are participating. Names such as Phil Mickelson, Jordan Spieth and Patrick Cantlay.

I was also asked to do a painting demonstration on the patio at Taverna's restaurant on Jan 4th, from 5:30pm to 8:30pm.  This is where the pro golfers come in and draw for tee times and mingle with special guests. It will be an evening of who’s who in the golf world, and I must admit, I’m getting a bit nervous about it. Painting in the dark while surrounded by the rich and famous kind of has my palms sweating. Ok, it won’t be all that dark, I was assured there will be plenty of lighting to paint by. But just incase I’m arriving a few hours early to get set up and started on my painting since it will be Plein air.

Here is a little info from the website. “A fun 'pop-up' fine art gallery located on the world class Plantation Golf Course in Kapalua, Maui will feature an Art Walk Gallery and Online Art Auction Fundraiser, Jan. 5-9, 2022. Proceeds of art sales go to the artists participating in the auction and the Sentry Insurance Foundation which has partnered with Maui Arts League to administer the auction and design and deliver art programs and art scholarships for the youth and adults on Maui.” Visit this link to view the art and participate in the auction https://www.32auctions.com/ArtWalkGallery The auction goes live on Jan 5th, so mark you’r calendars.

If you are a golfer you can read more about the tournament here https://www.pgatour.com/tournaments/sentry-tournament-of-champions.html Be sure to read more about the Art Walk.



Book Awards

May 14th, 2019

Book Awards

I'm over joyed by these three awards given to the book I co-wrote, "The Art Of Painting In Acrylic"! What a great honor to be part of this talented hard working group of artists.

Book Descriptions:
The Art of Painting in Acrylic: Master techniques for painting stunning works of art in acrylic-step by step (Collector's Series) by Alicia Vannoy Call, Michael Hallinan, Varvara Harmon, Darice Machel McGuire, Toni Watts, Linda Yurgensen. Ideal for beginning and intermediate artists seeking to develop or polish their acrylic painting skills, The Art of Painting in Acrylic features a range of techniques and valuable instruction for working with this classic medium. This comprehensive guide offers a fresh, modern approach to painting in acrylic. Beginning with detailed information for using acrylic tools and materials, The Art of Painting in Acrylic introduces artists to the basics, including paints and brushes, supports, mediums, and other essential information for working with this fast-drying paint. In addition to learning about basic color theory, painting techniques, and how to work with acrylic paint and textures, aspiring artists will enjoy putting their painting skills to use by practicing the step-by-step demonstrations designed to instruct and entertain. Professional acrylic painters provide easy-to-follow, comprehensive instruction and inspiration, enabling readers to learn techniques for mastering this lightweight, versatile, and easy-to-use medium. In-depth lessons cover a variety of subject matter ranging from still lifes and portraits to landscapes and animals. Along the way, aspiring artists will discover helpful tips and tricks for rendering a variety of textures, setting up compelling compositions, achieving accurate proportions, and more. With its breadth of content and detail, The Art of Painting in Acrylic is a must-have resource for any artist's reference library. Includes: Color Theory, Basic Drawing, Painting Techniques, Still Lifes & Flowers, Landscapes, Seascapes, Portraits, and Animals/Pet Portraits.

Southwest Art Magazine

April 25th, 2019

Southwest Art Magazine

Have you see this month's (April 2018) issue of Southwest Art Magazine? I'm on page 85 and I'm super excited! The image featured in the magazine you can find here on my website. Just click the link.

New Interview

May 14th, 2018

New Interview

This Mother's Day was pretty special for me. It was the day my new interview with ourartsmagazine.com came out. Click the link to read it.

Lazy Sunday

January 7th, 2018

Lazy Sunday

The last couple of months have been very busy. Packed full of creating new art and teaching lots of classes, and a ten day trip to California for Christmas. So when we have an opportunity to have a lazy day we take advantage of it. That is after all the house hold chores are done.

We headed down to Lahaina to Barns & Nobles to purchase a birthday gift for a grandchild and ended up spending a few hours checking out books. Starting with the kids section in the back of the store, working our way to the front.

I can never go into Barns & Nobles without checking the art book section. First because I’m always looking for books with new art techniques I might want to try, and two, to see if they still have copies of my book “The Art of Painting in Acrylic”. I can’t help but get that feeling of excitement every time I see it sitting on the shelf, even when there is only one copy left.



I Won 5th Place

July 31st, 2017

I Won 5th Place

And the “ALL Animals” Competition Winners Are!

“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” ~Anatole France

For the 2017 ALL Animals art competition, Contemporary Art Gallery Online received entries for: paintings, photography & digital art, mixed media and three dimensional categories. The entrants were allowed to show their best art regardless of their training, experience or medium. The “ALL Animals” winners were announced July 3, 2017 and are listed below.

In the Paintings category:
Best in Show went to, Sharen-Lee McLachlan for “Sabu” Judges Choice went to, Eve Izzett for “Cockatoo”
Gallery Choice went to, Ashley Herrera for “Climbing Jaguar” First Place: Jerry Gadd for “Blue Wing Teal”
Second Place: Crista Bromley for “Striper”
Third Place: Dr. Jessie Hummel for “White Peacock”
Fourth Place: Wayne Chunat for “Flee the Fires”
Fifth Place: Darice Machel McGuire for “Home of the Honu”

In the Photography and Digital Art category:
Best in Show went to, Nancy Pallowick for “Flamingo Reflection”
Judges Choice went to Sheri Emerson for “Charge!”
Gallery Choice went to Mitchell Speert for “Wave”
First Place: Margaret Rainey for “Highlander”
Second Place: Kalen Sheng Fu for “A Sheltered Life #2”
Third Place: Matt Bradley for “Ride”
Fourth Place: Nicholas Teetelli for “Forlorn’
Fifth Place: Brittany Kelley for “Portrait of an Eagle”
And Marcia Berg Haskell for “Llama Resting,” and Jessica Manelis for “Bubba,” were recognized with an Honorable Recognition.

In the Three Dimensional and Mixed Media category: First Place: Sean Sullivan for “Blue Swallow”
Second Place: Kiz McGrath for “Ava”
Third Place: Joseph Bellofatto for “Bird of Prey”

Contemporary Art Gallery Online hosts artists of varying life and artistic experiences.
Visit Contemporary Art Gallery Online’s Gallery Exhibition to celebrate your love for art and to consume the visual display. Also, tune into sound bites of in-depth artists interviews from the “An Artists Speaks” series. To view this magnificent exhibition, please visit:
http://www.tinyurl.com/2017-animals
Contemporary Art Gallery is Always Showcasing Tomorrow's Art Giants, Today! http://www.contemporaryartgalleryonline.com

From photo to painting

May 30th, 2017

From photo to painting

My newest "Honu" painting is done but not yet uploaded to my website. This 10x10 acrylic painting will have prints available soon.

I wrote a blog about how I came up with this design. You may find it interesting to read. Just click on the link I've provided. Let me know what you think.

Suspended In Time

May 23rd, 2017

Suspended In Time

Imagine surfing a wave on Maui and riding through the curl. This is what you would see. The sky and Moloka'i off in the distance, clouds dotting the sky. "Suspended In Time" captures a moment just before the wave crashes. Water droplets are beginning to form as it descends back into the ocean.

I created this painting in acrylic on an 11x14 canvas. Creating the motion and texture of the water was challenging and fun. I plan on doing a few more of these soon.

Mothers Day

May 8th, 2017

Mothers Day

Since mother's Day is coming up I decided to feature 15 of my floral paintings. Each one of these paintings would make a lovely Mother's day gift. I have prints available in many sixes and various products that are sure to please any mom.

Pioneer Inn Lahaina

April 27th, 2017

Pioneer Inn Lahaina



Lahaina Maui is full of old historic buildings. The Pioneer Inn was built in 1901by an Englishman named George Freeland. He came to Hawaii as a Royal Canadian Mountie with instructions to "get his man". The venture failed and in order to avoid embarrassment back home in Vancouver, he decided to make Hawaii his new home. The Inn is located right across the street from the Banyan Tree Part. Through the years the Plantation style building was expanded and it now has souvenir shops, both in doors and out.
In the scene that I painted you see a man eating an ice cream cone, carrying a small shopping bag. A local man on his bike with his parrot sitting on the handles. A mother and child watching the colorful parrots under the umbrellas and a man watching the activity from the top floor of the Inn. The sun is setting giving the clouds a soft pink glow. It's also shining on the roof top and the top of the bushes. Life is busy on Front Street in Lahaina at all times of the day. This particular day I was sitting across the street from the Pioneer Inn listening to a Hawaiian concert at the Baldwin House Museum. I noticed the warm light from the sunset hitting the Inn. I took quite a few pictures capturing the moment, knowing I was going to paint that scene.

 

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