“Art and teaching fulfill the life of this local woman At a very young age, before she even started going to school, Magdalena O’Campo’s grandmother gave her a box of crayons which she carried in a paper bag, taking it wherever she went. When she was in the second grade she saw her teacher dump [...]
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Tribute to Lynn Redgrave
Lynn Redgrave, who as an actress upheld the tradition of her theatrically royal family on stage and on screen and as a playwright wrote about her family with probing affection and equally probing anguish, died on Sunday at her home in Kent, Conn. She was 67. … The youngest child of the celebrated British actors [...]
World of Daisy
Happened upon this treasure trove…a must share. Daisy is a local artist exploring painting, writing, and photography. Her work is unique and full of life and color. This site has been a bright spot in my day…inspiring! Visit her site HERE (check out the galleries!) Look at her photo blog HERE.
The Junkyard Poet
View a slideshow of Simpson’s work HERE. “Just when you think you’ve traveled too far down Wiggins Mill Road, and you start to look for a spot to turn around, the rusting masterworks of Vollis Simpson loom into view. Thirty feet in the air, held aloft by sturdy steel pillars, are some of Mr. Simpson’s [...]
Wonderful World of Women in the Arts
Visit the Ruidoso Public Library during April and May to enjoy an eclectic art show by local women. Featured artists (lots from the RRCA membership!) include Jamie Slack, Victoria Mauldin, Pat Speight, Jennie Powell, Patty Robinson, Patsy Massey, Suzy Komara, Jan Kennedy, Mim English, Madeleine Sabo, Zoe de Negri, Anita Keegan, Dee Wescott, Jacqueline Kastor, [...]
Drawing Techniques, pt 2
Watching it take shape… View part one HERE. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZMqqBzn010&feature=related]
Curious George Saves the Day
Remember the Curious George children’s books? Simple and delightful stories…paired with great, memorable illustrations. Read some about the story behind the stories HERE. View a slideshow of a current exhibition HERE. “He imitates gestures, examines objects. He sees a hat, he puts it on his head; he sees a seagull and is determined to fly [...]
Drawing Techniques, pt 1
From artist Gary Reef (read more about him HERE)… By no means a “typical” tutorial. Very enjoyable. Watch the messy beginnings (using blind contour drawing!) in this video…and the “rest of the story” next week. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0vbmp-Uiq08&feature=channel]
Winslow Homer
Winslow Homer (February 24, 1836 – September 29, 1910) was an American landscape painter and printmaker, best known for his marine subjects. He is considered one of the foremost painters in 19th century America and a preeminent figure in American art. Largely self-taught, Homer began his career working as a commercial illustrator. He subsequently took [...]
The Color of Night
Here’s a wonderful, educational….beautiful slide show touching on the life and work of Frederic Reminton. From the National Gallery of Art. Definitely worth your time… Frederic Remington – The Color of Night
