Category Archives: Figurative Art

Calling Those Interested in iPad Art! Local Demos and Workshops!

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Maureen

Those of you in the Washington, DC area will have several opportunities to check out the iPad as a tool for making art during the next few months. There will be manageable 2 1/2 hour workshops during which you can … Continue reading →

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My Local iPad Art Classes Reviewed in ArtRageUS Magazine!

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Maureen

Stepping back a bit more in time, I am happy to report that I’m now published (digitally, at least) in connection with my iPad art teaching activities.  ArtRageUS, the online magazine for users of the ArtRage app, published an article … Continue reading →

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Newish iPad Fun

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Maureen

I’ve been distracted lately by a major house re-org, urged on by my selected ‘completion reward’:  revamping my office area to include a nice, sunny area for painting.  Yum.  In the meantime, I’ve been teaching an iPad class and preparing … Continue reading →

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Nudes in Charcoal

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Maureen

A couple of weekends ago, I spent a pleasant two days in lovely Tilghman Island, MD, at a figure drawing workshop offered by Walt Bartman, of the Yellow Barn Studio and Griffin Art Center.  Walt’s wife Robin provided superb hospitality, … Continue reading →

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Blessings for Christmas and All Other Winter Holidays — and Happy New Year!

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Maureen

My husband and I are just back from a lovely Christmas in California.  We visited with family in Oakland, Lincoln and Healdsburg before returning to Oakland for a final visit with grandboy Max and his parents. Here are the two … Continue reading →

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Quick Sketches, Another Nude

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Maureen

Last week at the Yellow Barn, we were graced with a fit and angular male model, Wayne, who maintained a very difficult pose with few breaks. I chose somewhat unconventional compositions.  For the first, I was seated at roughly eye … Continue reading →

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