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A self-portrait….. of sorts

The events of the last six months has transformed my life in an incredibly positive way. Mouse, Tail of a Parrot, Coffee Mug, Fountain Pen Cap and Key to my FIT Thanks to a kindred spirit, Joanie Spri… more →

Third Time Around

A self-portrait..... of sorts — 4 comments

Chris Carter wrote 2 months ago: The events of the last six months has transformed my life in an incredibly positive way. Mouse, Tail … more →

Tags: Art, Color Palettes, Drawings, Family History, fountain pens, Paintings, pen and ink, sketchbook, Watercolor

Matanzas Creek Winery, Santa Rosa, CA

Chris Carter wrote 4 months ago: View from the parking lot of Matanzas Creek Winery in Santa Rosa, CA. Lavender Garden and Vineyard A … more →

Tags: Color studies, Art, Landscapes, Watercolor, Travel, Pencil, Drawings, gardening, en plein air

Something Happens — 4 comments

Chris Carter wrote 5 months ago: Some things can be taught … some things cannot. Abstract Design from Traced Objects – Wa … more →

Tags: Color studies, Art, abstract art, Creativity, Watercolor, glazes, Drawings, Paintings, Compositions

As Dreams Become Reality — 3 comments

Chris Carter wrote 5 months ago: To travel and paint ….. to paint and travel.  To pass along the various methods I’ve lea … more →

Tags: Art, Landscapes, line, Watercolor, road series, Travel, Sketches, fountain pens, Drawings

Painting Demos

Chris Carter wrote 5 months ago: Tomorrow I take another step forward with today’s technology. Pete’s Measuring Spoons I … more →

Tags: Art, Still Life, Watercolor, fountain pens, Drawings, sketchbook, pen and ink, Paintings, contour drawings

Artist Trading Card - Black Bush Sage — 2 comments

Chris Carter wrote 6 months ago: I’ve avoided embracing the excitement over Artist Trading Cards ….. until now. Black Bus … more →

Tags: Color studies, Art, Watercolor, fountain pens, Drawings, sketchbook, pen and ink, Pastels, Herbs

Two Sides of the Same Sky — 2 comments

Chris Carter wrote 7 months ago: 6:45 am, Polt Mountain, New Jersey…. morning sky looking 150 degrees SouthEast and looking 290 … more →

Tags: Color studies, Art, Watercolor, en plein air, Paintings, COLOR, en plein air, morning light, weather sketches

Suzie's Kitchen

Chris Carter wrote 7 months ago: During the late 70′s while attending Massachusetts College, I lived with a wonderful family.  … more →

Tags: Art, Watercolor, fountain pens, Drawings, pen and ink, Paintings, Interiors, Family History, San Francisco

Heading home from Maryland — 3 comments

Chris Carter wrote 7 months ago: I’ve enjoyed a fabulous week along the Wicomico River in Maryland, painting and visiting with … more →

Tags: Oil Paintings, Color studies, Art, Landscapes, Travel, en plein air, en plein air, marsh grasses, wicomico river

Perfect Plein Air Weather — 3 comments

Chris Carter wrote 7 months ago: October on the Wicomico River in Maryland is perfect.  I don’t have to wear a bee keepers face … more →

Tags: Oil Paintings, Color studies, Art, Landscapes, en plein air, Trees, en plein air, Tyaskin Maryland, wicomico river

Exploring the figure

cherinow wrote 8 months ago: Exploring the figure — my approach to creativity, and life, are continually challenging the ideas of … more →

Tags: figure painting, representational

8 am, 60 degrees East-North-East, Polt Mountain, NJ

Chris Carter wrote 8 months ago: Thanks to Tom’s gift of a mountaineering compass, I know exactly which direction I am facing w … more →

Tags: Color studies, Art, Landscapes, Watercolor, en plein air, Paintings, COLOR, en plein air, Compasses

Cool Grays Yesterday, Warm Grays Today — 5 comments

Chris Carter wrote 8 months ago: My eyes are transforming into hue, tone and value meters!  It’s great.  It does, however, make … more →

Tags: Color studies, Color Exercises, Art, Landscapes, en plein air, Watercolor Paintings, Watercolor, color exercise, Grays

Morning, Noon and Night — 2 comments

Chris Carter wrote 8 months ago: For those of you who have been following my blog, you know by now that I get distracted easily.  Eve … more →

Tags: Color Exercises, Art, watercolor, Paintings, en plein air, Watercolor, Color studies, Color Mixing, Landscapes

Impressionist

cherinow wrote 9 months ago: Where does an image begin? Perhaps in highlight, midtone, and shadow. As an artist I look to create … more →

Tags: Oil, Impressionists, Beach scenes, mothers and children

Gifting

cherinow wrote 9 months ago: Using your talents to make someone happy is the best feeling. Karen celebrates 68 years and her cons … more →

Tags: Oil Painting, Miniatures, Dogs

In love with fountain pens — 2 comments

Chris Carter wrote 9 months ago: Fountain pens make me smile.  I like looking at them, I like holding them and I love drawing with th … more →

Tags: Art, line, Architecture, fountain pens, Drawings, sketchbook, pen and ink, en plein air, Buildings

Two Ladies in a Boat — 3 comments

Chris Carter wrote 10 months ago: Kathleen and I have been friends for fifty-nine years! Tea Cozy Hats Another way to wear a tea cozy … more →

Tags: Art, Drawings, en plein air, fountain pens, Friends, gardening, Landscapes, Paintings, pen and ink

Marshes Through My Window — 2 comments

Chris Carter wrote 10 months ago: Another road trip to Portland, Maine… Tiny Altoid watercolor travel kit with waterbrush The ti … more →

Tags: Art, Landscapes, Paintings, Seascapes, sketchbook, Travel, Watercolor, Altoid tins, en plein air


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