Tulips and Papaya, a well travelled painting

Just finished this painting, it was started about 6 weeks ago, then shipped to Santa Fe, so I could paint outside the gallery for a couple of days (during my show). I got it a long way along in New Mexico, but shipped it home to my studio to make final adjustments and unification.

Tulips & Papaya on blue cloth

24X33                  Acrylic on panel

A common aspect of location or plein air painting for me is that I work as quickly and consistently as possible. One product of this is that I'll attempt to be as versatile as possible with one brush (minimizing my Acrylic clean up). This in-turn can produce very regulated brush work; I try to use this aspect to my advantage, creating some textural rhythm of strokes and mark making.

 A detail

Another detail showing some brush work on the table cloth

 An in progress shot from Santa fe

 

Santa Fe - Two Man Art Show

I've just returned from my two man show on Canyon Road in Santa Fe with Ventana Fine Art. It's my third year sharing in a show with the supremely talented Frank Balaam, a great friend & artist. The gallery as ever is hung beautifully, it's filled with such talented and knowledgeable staff, it's always a joy to see them all again.

One of Frank Balaams beautiful paintings

Franks work is meticulously detailed and impasto, and is impressive to be seen in person. Though each of our styles and aesthetics are singularly unique, and our processes are very different from each other; our passion for strong color wins through and we hangs beautifully together.

We got the cover of Santa Fean Now magazine, as well as featuring in a number of other publications.

Frank lives in Arizona, and I California, but we both came originally from Britain. We enjoy coming together for this show in Santa Fe, to share art stories and reminisce about 'old blighty' (Britain).

 Enjoying the publicity generated from the show

Painting outside the gallery    (a work in progress)

 

Below are a few shots of part of the show

Sunflowers!

A new painting of mine has just arrived in #Basalt, CO, with ‪#‎Ann_Korologos_Gallery, as part of their spring group show.  For more information, visit the gallery at 211 Midland Avenue in Basalt, or call 970.927.9668

Sunflowers pears and papaya with fish drape

30X30                     Acrylic on canvas

Spring exhibition in Colorado

The gallery that represents my work shared these photos with me yesterday, some lovely paintings from their spring group show,  called “Springing Forth".

Below are just a few of the paintings featured....

Embracing the Sun on Purple 

24X18                Acrylic on panel

Tulips Bathed in Light  

16X20                    Acrylic

Old Trunks and Branches  

24X36                        Acrylic

 I'm getting to hang with some really great artists. Show runs through till June 9th. Stop by the gallery or get on the phone and grab a bit of spring?

For more information, please visit the gallery at 211 Midland Avenue in Basalt, call 970.927.9668 or inquire at art@korologosgallery.com.  Or check out the online catalog here - http://korologosgallery.com/springing-forth/

Painting workshop in Nashville

Last week I spent most of the week in Nashville, TN teaching a workshop. It was my first time to that part of the country,  so I was looking forward to exploring Tennessee.
 
I teach about one workshop a year, focusing the rest of my efforts on paintings and shows. I really enjoy to teach, but boy, is it exhausting but so much fun meeting so many other talented artists and learning their stories and art! The focus is very different; teaching and sharing methods, compared to a very insular journey of self expression. To this I feel my balance is right in keeping the teaching opportunities to a minimum; to that end they often fill quickly, and this session was at maximum capacity.

The night before the workshop we held a demonstration evening. I always enjoy that process, many artists I know hate to paint in front of an audience, but for me I seem to enjoy the attention? :-)

The demonstration lasted about 2 hours and I think it went well despite some confusion, on which way the light was hitting my subject. At times I painted the shadow falling to the right, while on other objects, the light hit from another direction!  Sometimes the talent of talking and painting simultaneously, shuts down a few of my cognitive abilities. In truth it probably made for good comedy, ultimately I fixed the light source problem and and I think the demo painting turned out well.

the final demo night painting

The following three days were spent working with each student, teaching methods that I employ when tackling painting subjects; as well as getting to know their styles, strengths & weaknesses. I think they all did great!   During the workshop we also had time for some little exercises which everyone seemed to enjoy.

Thanks to Warehouse 521, in Nashville TN, for hosting a great event !

the class

Another workshop is scheduled in November in Michigan, and I look forward to that, you can find out a little more here,
http://www.anguspaintings.com/workshop.php  
and book a place at this site
https://apm.activecommunities.com/crookedtreearts/Activity_Search/still-life-painting-confidence-in-color-design/451
or tel. 231-9419488.

 studying our color tests

 demo'ing again

 some of the class (all working harder than me)

Something to do in Nashville?

If you're in Nashville, this Wednesday night (April 6th), why not stop by Warehouse 521 (521 Heather Place, Nashville, Tennessee 37204 tel 615-337-2570) and see a painting demonstration? Should be a fun evening!  http://www.warehouse521.com/demonstrations-and-lectures/angus-wilson-painting-demonstration

A tall sprawling mess of complexity

Loved painting the tall sprawling mess of this Chrysanthemum flower arrangement. It gave the whole painting so much energy, and set the tone for much of the overall design and brush work. Using this tall thin aspect of canvas (or panel), makes for such interesting still life arrangements and designs.

 Tall Chrysanthemums Watermelon & Pears
36X18             Acrylic on panel