American Watercolorists at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Last week I went to Philly to see the exhibit “American Watercolor in the Age of Homer and Sargent.” I learned that until the late 19th century, watercolors didn’t rate … Continue reading
DAB-Day continues . . .
This just in, from Anne Shields. I know for a fact that Anne emailed it to the correct address several times before April 8, the official Draw-a-Bird Day, but the email … Continue reading
Draw-a-Bird Day for April
We celebrate DAB-Day every month on the 8th. But April 8 is the ANNUAL anniversary of DAB-Day, which began in 1946 (thanks to Eileen Leahy for tipping me off to that). … Continue reading
This weekend only: Anne Shields at the Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase
This just in! Anne has five works of art in the annual Art Show and Sale at the Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase. Here are four of them: If … Continue reading
DC artist Pam Rogers is CHAW 2017 artist in residence
Pam Rogers is CHAW’s 2017 resident artist. Opening reception is April 7 at 6 pm.
Working in the studio. It’s what we do.
Here are a few pictures from some recent Wednesdays in the studio. The three photos below, from different days, show how Linda Andreatta has been approaching this landscape in pastels. Here is … Continue reading
Ellen again chosen to create art for Alchemical Vessels show
There’s a lot to explain about Ellen Cornett’s work of art for this show, and about the show that it is in, so just stick with me. What is the Alchemical … Continue reading
Draw-a-Bird Day for March brings smallest and largest birds
We got hummingbirds and eagles and lots in between. Special tribute to Eileen, who sent drew two birds, one done digitally and one done the old-fashioned way. Also, special note … Continue reading
Yayoi Kusama exhibit at the Hirschorn is powerful and stunning
From Anne Shields: Today I had the pleasure of experiencing the “Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors” show at the Hirschhorn Museum. And an “experience” is exactly what it is. The “Infinity Mirrors” are rooms … Continue reading
Ten works by Ellen Cornett featured in new Hill Center show
This week a really interesting show is opening at the Hill Center Galleries in Washington, DC. It features 12 artists who have been profiled in the Hill Rag—twice each. Ellen … Continue reading