After serving as the Director of Art Presence Art Center for ten precious years, I am now returning to my first love—teaching with a focus on Watercolor.
Please join me in a Watercolor workshop on Wednesdays in February and March, from 1-3pm and become a more powerful painter and a more creative artist. All supplies, including […]
The influence that artists exert on each other is like a physical force, the pull of gravity of attraction or repulsion. An artist may be influenced by another artist’s technique, choice of materials, or subject matter. But when it comes to day-to-day inspiration, all artists draw from the same limitless catalogue.
Art Presence Art Center […]
The first and most important thing of all for an artist is to have a real love of the visible world. The feelings which this evokes are the main motivation for putting brush to paper, composing images in cameras, writing a poem full of images for the senses. Making an object look like what an […]
I have a good friend who has a PhD in Color Theory. This seemed impossible to me, thinking there just couldn’t be that much to absorb, until I studied with him and learned that color is its own divine language, creating meaning through combinations and arrangement.
A certain positioning of complimentary colors can fool the eye […]
A famous artist once said, “Real artists understand life with a brush in their hand…what does anyone do with rules? Nothing worthwhile!”
It pleases me to see artists break rules and create the most exciting, chest grabbing, eye rolling art, so when I teach, I never really discuss “rules.” When you come to the reception for […]
And it happened again, another 365 days…I have no idea how this happened, because, for me, every day seems to run into the next.
But I want to spend this time to thank you profusely for your support of Art Presence Art Center. We will celebrate our 10th Anniversary this year, an overwhelming achievement in the […]
Paul Cezanne, a Master during the Post-Impressionism era, said, “With an apple I will astonish Paris.” His beautiful still lifes did exactly that, and they continue to astonish around the world today. Not every artist has that lofty goal. The need to make art is what motivates them, but there is no question that […]
Winslow Homer said, “The life I have chosen gives me my full hours of enjoyment for the balance of my life, the sun will not rise or set without my notice and thanks.” Truly the life of an artist, using the shadows created by the sun at every angle to allow for the joy of […]
Art Presence Art Center is still making every effort to control the virus in our environment. We are looking forward to the month of May to transition into a more “normal” life for our gallery. With that in mind we present a truly fun event for which our members have painted images of pets. We […]
“In life, expect many transformations,” a quote from an author I enjoy. Art Presence Art Center has put this into practice many times of late. Our expectations of change are filled with hope as we are open for another month to share the art of many fine artists and craftsmen. The experience of seeing and […]
Art Helps Children Learn and Their Brains Develop–—Art has been associated with expanding the intellect since the time of Plato, but the benefits of art on the brain can now be measured scientifically. Recent studies show that practicing executive function activities like drawing significantly improves core skills like reasoning and teamwork in children ages 3–5. […]
Pioneer Village and Art Presence Art Center, have joined together to provide art exhibits for Pioneer Village residents, families and friends. Exhibits will be held in the dining room and a reception will be provided to meet the presenting artist.
November's art will feature the wonders of abstract...
Catered opening May 27, 5-7:30pm...
Art Presence has leased the Old Jail/Children’s Museum for a new art museum/venue...
A celebration of his life is on October 23, 2011, 4-6pm, at the U.S. Hotel Ballroom.
Sunday, October 2, 2-5pm at Bigham Knoll...