THE WEDNESDAY STUDIO

Watercolor and Pastel Artists at CHAW

A Show of Hands in the Wednesday Studio

I had fun last week just focusing on the hands of Wednesday Studio artists. If you hover over an image below, the hands’ owner appears. For those of you blog … Continue reading

October 4, 2016 · 2 Comments

Follow Fran, step by step, in creating an amazing portrait

Fran Tomlinson recently finished a pastel portrait of her spouse, Joy, seated at the Knabe baby grand in their home. Joy is an accomplished pianist and loves that baby grand. Once … Continue reading

September 20, 2016 · 1 Comment

The Wednesday Studio Reconvenes

School’s back! Yes, indeed, on Wednesday the members of the Wednesday Studio were all in the—guess what?—studio! Before we reconvened, I asked people to share their thoughts on their summer … Continue reading

September 18, 2016 · 2 Comments

Two Smithsonian Pastel Workshops

Weekend before last, I attended two all-day workshops–Pastel Portraits and The Still-Life in Pastel–sponsored by Smithsonian Associates at the Dillon Ripley Center.  Both were taught by Gary Shankman, head of … Continue reading

July 8, 2016 · 1 Comment

CHAW Spring Student Show is Excellent

The opening reception for the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop Spring Student Show is tonight, June 11, but I checked it out early, and the submissions are just fantastic. Here are … Continue reading

June 11, 2016 · Leave a comment

Another Wednesday

Here are some photos I took in the studio on February 17. Above, on the left, Vince Iannacchione is shown working on a portrait of his mother-in-law, using pastels, charcoal, and … Continue reading

February 22, 2016 · Leave a comment

Artists at Work

I love circling the studio and seeing what everyone is working on. We all do it. It’s fun, and everyone welcomes comments and advice. Here are some works from last … Continue reading

February 7, 2016 · Leave a comment

Terrific Art at CHAW Student Show

Wow. Seven artists from the Wednesday Studio submitted pieces to the CHAW Adult Student Show, which opens tomorrow, December 12. I was present at the creation. Too much? OK. Try … Continue reading

December 11, 2015 · 2 Comments

Working in the Studio

A week before Thanksgiving, I took some pics of the Wednesday Studio at work. I love these shots. On one hand, the ones showing the entire room really convey the … Continue reading

December 1, 2015 · 6 Comments

Our Work Is the Premiere Exhibit at Capitol Hill Office Where Local Artists Will Be Continually Showcased

Wednesday Studio members were pleased to be invited by Dr. Nishan Halim to be the first artists to have work exhibited in the office of his new dental practice. Located … Continue reading

October 5, 2015 · 2 Comments