Linda Norton uses watercolor and paper strips to create the mystery of a mangrove swamp
Editor’s note: In this blog post, Linda describes her approach in creating her multimedia collage In the Mangrove, currently part of the show “Summer Work” at the CHAW Gallery, 545 7th Street, … Continue reading
Eileen Leahy shares her process for creating a portrait that is faithful to her subject
Editor’s note: In this post, Eileen describes her process of going from snapshot to her pastel portrait, Christine, which is currently part of the show “Summer Work” at the CHAW Gallery, 545 7th … Continue reading
Wan Lee describes how he used watercolor pouring technique in painting Mississippi River rocks
Editor’s note: In this post, Wan describes how he went about creating his watercolor of rocks in the Mississippi River. His painting is currently part of the show “Summer Work” at the CHAW … Continue reading
Vince Iannacchione depicts motion through art
Editor’s note: In this post, Vince describes the homework he did in creating his piece Fluid Mechanics, which is currently part of the show “Summer Work” at the CHAW Gallery, 545 7th Street, … Continue reading
Anne Shields creates art using a scene that Lewis and Clark saw on their expedition
Editor’s note: In this post, Anne shares her process in creating art from a scene that inspired her. Her pastel is currently part of the show “Summer Work” at the CHAW Gallery, 545 … Continue reading
Fran Tomlinson describes process she used in complex pastel
Editor’s note: In this post, Fran describes how she went about creating her pastel of Joy playing the piano. Her pastel is currently part of the show “Summer Work” at the CHAW Gallery, … Continue reading
Nancy Arbuthnot combines watercolor and poetry to portray timelessness in time and tide
Editor’s note: In this post, Nancy describes her process and challenges in rendering, in words and paint, the timelessness of a gull amid shimmering ripples. Her resulting work of art is currently part … Continue reading
Pat Stocks creates peachy pastel
Editor’s note: In this post, Pat describes her approach to art. Her pastel Peachy Keen is currently part of the show “Summer Work” at the CHAW Gallery, 545 7th Street, SE, Washington, DC. Pat … Continue reading
Tara Hamilton’s tulip painting is an exercise in contemplation and mindfulness
Editor’s note: In this post, Tara shares how she went about creating her watercolor of tulips after seeing a mass of tulips in a photograph. Her painting is currently part of the show … Continue reading
Martha Pope captures the essence of the Missouri River Basin in pastel
Editor’s note: In this post, Martha shares how the inspirations of another artist and a stunning landscape informed her pastel piece Upper Missouri Basin, which is currently part of the show “Summer Work” … Continue reading