A FAST Course in Color Theory

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Really Quick Color Theory
in 3 Easy Steps:

1. There are 3 Primary Colors: Red, Yellow and Blue;

2. Anytime that ALL 3 Primary Colors come together, you have a MUDDY color

3. Colors are considered Warm or Cool, and this is a comparative study. Think of Warm colors like Fire and Cool colors like Artic Ice.

A Cool Red will lean towards blue, like Alizarin Crimson. (Red + Blue = Cool Red)
A Warm Red will lean towards Red Orange, like Cad. Red (Red + Yellow= Warm Orange)

A Cool Blue will lean towards green, like Cerulean Blue (Blue+ Yellow)
A Warm Blue will lean towards Purple, like French Ultramarine. (Blue + Red)

Now, to make a Brilliant Purple, Mix French Ultramarine and Alizarin Crimson. This will make a nice, clean purple.

To make a real Dirty Purple, use a warm red, like Cad. Red (Red + Yellow), and Cerulean Blue, (Blue + Yellow). Notice, you may have used only 2 Colors, but the 3 Primaries have come together: Red, Yellow & Blue = Mud.

Try this at home, it's fun!

Live, love and paint,

Terry

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Painting Adventures - Imaginary

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Imaginary Paintings

Just thought that I would post this real quick. Did a couple of short imaginary paintings today. I do these paintings when I'm switching colors. Trying to make sure that I have colors that work for where I live.

I follow alot of instructors from around the county. Some artists are really good at composition, some at techniques, and some at color theory. However, when they choose colors, they tend to chose colors that work best for where they live.

One artist creates excellent watercolors of England. Well, he has a bunch of dreary colors on his palette. I live in sunny, warm, Southern California, and need colors that reflect this.

So, I've been testing, testing testing all sorts of colors, and finally have come up with a palette that I like.

Live, love and paint,

Terry

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Great Opportunities

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All right! It's been a while. I've been tweaking my website, and going to some art shows. Tomorrow I will be out painting with Ginger at the Mission in San Juan Capistrano. Yes, I will have a ton of photos, and paintings and lots of things to blog about. I had been there about fifteen years ago. Will be nice to get back.

Ginger's Art Show: If you all haven't already made it down to see Ginger Pena's new show - you better HURRY! 3 paintings have already sold! It's at the Banning Cultural Arts. I went to the reception on Saturday, and it was great. The artwork is beautiful, and professionally displayed. They also have 3 Milford Zornes paintings for sale.

Ginger is also the leader for the Paint the Zanja - You know, with the Redlands Conservancy. To get a GREAT feel of the Zanja, check out Ginger's Paint the Zanja Blog.

FREE Place to show your art! I've noticed alot of artists using this site. The pluses are that it looks very professional, and easy to use. Why not give it a try? I'd love to hear what you think!

Wonderful Street Artist: Well, this guy is giving plein air a new meaning. He actually goes out and paints the sidewalks with chalk. Click here for the video to see how inspiring it is.

WHO"S ALL GOING? Old Barns, Big Trees, Contrast and Color - Sounds GREAT! - Plein Air Paint-Out In Hemet Barbara e-mailed me this.

Date/Time: Saturday July 26th from 7:00am to 10:00am
We will meet at Stetson and Lake St. (Hemet)
Directions: Take the 10 to 79 (Lamb Canyon) turn right, drive over the mountain into Hemet Valley, stay on the same road a couple of miles pass Florida St.(center of town) pass three signals to Stetson, turn left, drive a couple of miles to open hills watch for Soboba St. its a three way stop. Lake St. is the next road on right.

Description:
Plenty of parking, no restrooms. Old barns, big trees, contrast and color
I will get an address for your GPS if you need it.

For more information, e-mail Barbara here.

Yvonne's New Newsletter: I want everyone to congratulate Yvonne on the wonderful job that she has done on her brand new newsletter. To Subscribe to her newsletter, just click. Now, for those of you not familiar with Yvonne Branchflowers' wonderful artwork, click, here's her art website. She is an amazing artist. I was VERY lucky. I got to take a 12 week class with Yvonne and really get to know her. She is as inspiring as a human being as she is an artist! I'm extremely proud to call her my friend.

New Website: All right - I would love everyone to check out my website: Adventures' Website. Here's where I'm going to post all of my travel videos. So, if you are looking for a good place to paint in Southern California, check out my videos first. As an artist, it will make you life alot easier! You'll know what to bring, how to do it inexpensively and make the most out of your painting time!.

Adventures: I'm off to paint at San Juan Capistrano to paint the mission. As soon as I get back, there will be another one of my travel videos, showing everyone where some great places to paint, park, eat and of course, restrooms:)

FREE Foreign Film and Lectures: Check out Palm Springs Art Museum! They are the best! I love going there. Always, something interesting happening there.

Live, love and paint,

Terry

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Maynard Dixon Did It!

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What's with all the bugs and stuff?

Alot of people don't get it Why would anyone want to go out in the desert to paint, when you can paint in a nice, climate controlled environment?

Well, Maynard Dixon is one of my favorite artists. He really got the experience. Below is a copy of the poem he wrote in 1921. When I read it's words it got to me, and in a moment, I knew his words were true for me:

Quantum Sufficet

O, I am Maynard Dixon,
and I live out here, alone
with pencil and pen and paint-brush
and a camp stool for my throne
king of the desert country
holding a magic key
to the world's magnificent treasure
none can unlock but me!
At times come terrible moments
whom desire fills full my soul, and women and wine
and cities seem a compelling goal;
But I wake with a start to my desert
and its lovely vistas unfurled, -
I'd rather be Maynard Dixon,
than anyone else in the world!

Maynard Dixon 1921

If you would like to know more about this wonderful, American artist, Click on Artist Maynard Dixon. It's a great VIDEO and you can find out alot about this American artist. Also, there is a museum in Tucson, Arizona dedicated to his works. So, next time I'm out there, I will glad shoot some pics and blog about it.
Live, love and paint,

Terry

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Art Adventures in Palm Springs

Welcome to Art Adventures in Palm Springs!

Now, Palm Springs is known for its Celebrities and the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies. Did you know that it also has wonderful opportunities for the Artist? From great architecture to great scenery to paint and wonderful museums and art clubs.

Look at those Dancing Trees – That's absolutely gorgeous – And it is right there at the Desert Art Center. The Desert Art Center is one of the many clubs for artists. They provide classes with top notch instructors and have a member operated gallery, in which hangs local art work.

On the day that I was there, I decided to hike up this amazing mountain. Now, in the picture, it shows hikers standing upright. Well, if you hadn't hiked in a while, and aren't in excellent shape, may I suggest bringing a medical team. This was one steep mountain. But it had great views for painting. I can't imaging playing tennis off of the side of a cliff, and I certainly wouldn't want to be playing on the bottom level if an earthquake should arise.

Now this mountain is directly behind the amazing Palm Springs Art Museum. This was the highlight of my day. Okay – not because it was free and they did have chocolate cake. But they also have fabulous artwork, both indoors and out. I love to sit and sketch the sculptures.

Right now they have a new Van Go on display and on Thursday Evenings – admission is free after 4. Also they have free foreign films starting at 6 pm.

Live, love and paint,

Terry

Does My Artwork Suck?

No, Really, tell me the truth. . .
Last week, I was in an office, and I saw artwork handing on the wall. I began to ask the lady about the artwork. She informed me that some of the paintings she had painted, and some were done by relatives in her family. I exclaimed, "WOW, What a talented family you have!"

Now, alot of people don't believe me when I say things like that. This is common. Too many artists feel that they must grade their artwork. By judging our artwork, it inhibits us from producing future paintings. Our culture tells us that if we produce anything less than perfect, it is not good enough. In school, NEVER shout out the wrong answer, lest you be ridiculed! What we need to be is encouraged to TRY!

SO. . .What is GOOD Artwork?
I think Pablo Picasso said it best:

Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.

Art is neither good nor bad. The fact that we create art - that's the genius of itself! How can you tell is a civilization is healthy or not? Check out the artwork. Freedom in life means freedom to create art. And that is a beautiful thing!

Enjoy this wonderful video on Picasso that I found on Youtube,

Live, love and paint,

Terry