Jan 14, 2017 | Art Projects, Artist Notebook, In The Studio, Painting class
Hi all, here’s the how -to painting video and two images to download and print and a list of all the materials you’ll need to follow along and paint with me. The most important thing when painting is to just relax and have fun. Painting is like...
Nov 11, 2016 | Art Projects, Artist Notebook
Here’s a link to an interesting article from the NYTimes Art Section about the move away from traditional galleries and back into the mainstream where art can be more approachable for viewers…and more affordable to display and sell for artists. ...
Nov 4, 2016 | Art Projects, Framing, Woodworking
Learn how to make custom strip frames for your artwork using five gallon paint sticks. I’ll show you the tools and tips you’ll need to do it yourself....
Oct 16, 2016 | Art Projects, Featured Artwork, In The Studio, Uncategorized
Steve Ramsey and Microjig are teaming up again this year to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation to help grant wishes to children facing life-threatening medical conditions. To participate, create an animal out of whatever you like and post a pic of it it on the...
Sep 12, 2016 | Art Projects, Artist Notebook, Framing, In The Studio, Woodworking, Woodworking Projects
Learn how to make a convex frame for a painting I made for a client. I make the frame and show it installed in the client’s house. Learn all of the tools, tips and woodworking techniques you’ll need to make a custom...
Sep 12, 2016 | Art Projects, In The Studio, small painting
This is a tiny oil painting inspired by a walk through Hartshorne Woods. The frame is made from American black walnut and finished with a hand rubbed shellac and wax finish. This painting is at auction. All proceeds from this auction will benefit Make-A-Wish...
Aug 30, 2016 | Art Projects, Beehive, Home & Garden
Learn how to make a solar wax melter to melt beeswax that was comes from the beehive. The wax will be used to make encaustic paint for my art projects and I might also use the melted beeswax to make wood finishing oils for furniture. Learn all the tools and tips...
Aug 22, 2016 | Art Projects, Artist Notebook, In The Studio
This is a short proposal video. It will give the client a good idea of what a painting will look like when it’s scaled up. This is the first step when I work on commissioned paintings: I make a small study to give the client an idea for a full scale painting...
Aug 12, 2016 | Art Projects, In The Studio, Painting class
The painting made in this video is up for auction with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Ronald McDonald house. Click the link to bid http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/122080940715?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT This is a fun and easy way to start painting. The focus is on...
Jun 6, 2016 | Art Projects, Artist Notebook, In The Studio, Painting class
This painting is up for auction with 100% of the proceeds going to Make-A-Wish Foundation. Click on the link to bid on this painting. About the painting. I went on a walk this morning to Huber Woods park in NJ. This is the view looking south over the Navesink...
Frame System$150.00