Wednesday, September 14, 2022

PROGRAM SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 - DAVID R. SMITH, AWS, NWS

 Our special guest artist was David R. Smith, AWS, NWS – via live Zoom.


David enjoys the challenge of working in harmony with a fluid medium.  By providing the proper environment, surrendering some control, and working with the medium, the most beautiful results oftentimes occur naturally.  To keep the paintings from getting too precise, and instead, to convey a feeling of aliveness, David utilizes a number of techniques such as working wet into wet, glazing, pouring, spattering, and spraying.  These techniques not only keep the painting fresh, but produce exciting interminglings and textures effortlessly. 

David’s favorite subjects tend to be found in nature and he loves to travel abroad as well as explore state and national parks for inspiration.  Depicting a subject in great light, capitalizing on the contrast developed by light and shadow, while showcasing the assortment of jewels that happen naturally through the fluid medium keeps David eager to paint his next creation.

 David has studied under numerous instructors in the states and in China.  He has displayed his work in galleries and museums across the United States and his work has been awarded at the state and national level.  David has received Signature Membership with the American Watercolor Society, National Watercolor Society, and others.

In the demo, he painted the following:

Palette and reference photo

Value study

Finished painting

We thank David for his time and excellent presentation.

David's website is:  https://www.dsmithfineart.com

A few of David's paintings are below:



Saturday, August 27, 2022

Thursday, August 25, 2022

ANNUAL SHOW - PAINTINGS

 

SAVANNAH MARSHLAND - Susan Kinsella

SHADOWS ON SNOW - Jane Hittinger

SIPHONS - Tom Schroeder


SPRING TEA - Deb Ward

STEALTHY CLIMBERS' LANDSCAPE - Carole McAfee

SUMMER NASTURTIUMS - Sue Giegler

SUNSET OVER ORCAS ISLAND - Sue Giegler

SUSPENSION BRIDGE - Kathy Lang

TOP SHELF - Gary Brooks

WATER AEROBICS - Suzi Wycoff


Tuesday, August 23, 2022

ANNUAL SHOW - PAINTINGS

 

MT. ADAMS IN AUTUMN - Rosemary Leicht

MY MATISSE - Marilyn Bishop

PATTY PAN, RADISHES AND CUKES - Marcia Hartsock

RED PAISLEY SCARF - Deb Ward

RIVER TREES -  Jim Sargeant

RUINS FROM ANCIENT GREECE - Carolyn Hibbard

SAILING AWAY - Starr Shebesta

SANTORINI MENU - Kathleen Kuhn

SANTORINI SHADOW - Carolyn Hibbard

SANTORINI SUNSET -Jim Warner


Sunday, August 21, 2022

ANNUAL SHOW - PAINTINGS

 

FOUL PLAY -- Starr Shebesta

 
FOUNTAIN - Rosemary Leicht

FUR BABY - Suzi Wycoff

GETTING READY - Heidi Hanssen

GROVE OF TREES - Dot Burdin

HIKING IN THE CNC - Adele DiMinno

HYDRANGEA PHANTASIA - Kathleen Kuhn

JACOB OF NEW RICHMOND - Marilyn Bishop

KEY WEST ROOSTERS - Susan Kinsella

MARIA - Kathy Lang

Saturday, August 20, 2022

ANNUAL SHOW - PAINTINGS

 

AMERICAN ROW - Dot Burdin

A MEMORY - Claudia Taylor

BEACH REFLECTIONS - Keith Shebesta

BILLY - Mary Mulkey

BROTHERS ON THE CHATTOOGA RIVER - Mary Mulkey

CASCADE AT HOCKING HILLS - Carol McAfee

CRYSTAL MILL - James Sargeant

DAWN BREAKING - Jane Hittinger 

EARTHA - Stacey Torres

FINDLAY FANTASY - Jim Warner