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Artists, Don’t Capture but Create

“Spring in Edgewood” By Stefan Baumann

 

2nd Plein Air Convention & Expo

If you are just beginning to paint on location or have been doing it for years, this is the place to be and be seen. I will be there in person and I want to meet all of you. What an opportunity to do so at the largest plein air event in the world! For more information, go to www.pleinairconvention.com

Artists don’t capture, but create.

Painting on location is one of the most difficult forms of art there is, and that said, it is also the most pleasing activities known to an artist. In the painting “Spring in Edgewood”, I captured a location on canvas that would have been overlooked into a painting of the movement of light and shadow creating a quaint little masterpiece.

 

 

One of the most important skills

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February – March Events at Art Presence Art Center

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Please join us for an artist reception on Friday, February 8 from 5 – 7 pm!

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Art Presence – Judi Johnston

Judi Johnston discusses transitioning styles from realism to a looser style. She shows techniques and tips for loosening your painting style. This is presented by Art Presence Art Center in Jacksonville, Oregon and taped by Cammy Davis, artist.

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Anne Brooke – Negative Painting

Anne Brooke gives a demonstration of negative painting. This is presented by Art Presence Art Center in Jacksonville, Oregon and taped by Cammy Davis, artist.

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Style, Technique and Vision – Making Your Paintings Yours by Stefan Baumann

Style, Technique or Vision By Stefan Baumann    “Ashland Orchard”  Technique and style are the tools of creative expression for an artist.  They support his ability to communicate his artistic vision.  Technique includes the artist’s…
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AAC’s First International Workshop with Mexican Artist Efren Gonzalez

Ashland Art Center is holding its first International Workshop with Mexican artist Efren Gonzalez in September. Read on to learn more about the artist and his spectacular art, as well as details on his upcoming Mayan clay mural and oil painting workshops!

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Broken Wing Becomes a Perfect Treasure

The “final” day of our Alpine Retreat 2010 After the Women’s Journaling Retreat of 2010 has formally ended, Jean and I linger for an extra day. Wandering and pondering the lakes edge in the late afternoon. The Retreat is over and &#8…

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Painting from Life, by Stefan Baumann

Strawberry House, Mt Shasta, painting by Stefan Baumann

I painted this painting of the Strawberry Valley Inn on location on a warm winter afternoon in March. This inn, located in the heart of Mt. Shasta, is a perfect example of one of the treasured landmarks in the community. These historic stone houses were built around 1900 and they are located throughout the city of Mt. Shasta. I love their charm, the remembrance of earlier days, and that each house is beautifully unique.

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The Grand View - Promo

This is a overview of The Grand View Television show on PBS first season.

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Baumann Creating light in a painting

This is a conversation By Stefan Baumann about his painting of Mt Shasta. He is discussing how he creates light using color.

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