“AFTER RENOIR” Vase of Roses, acrylic on square canvas.Painting with the Impressionists. Studying their techniques and color schemes.
April 14, 2009
by Bonnie Porter
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April 13, 2009
by Bonnie Porter
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BEFORE—First, my “studio” gets relocated to the kitchen. Better light and easier access to water. Not to mention the all-weather inspirational view of the pond from my kitchen window! AFTER—And after adding more dabs of greens and reds and ochre, … Continue reading
April 2, 2009
by Bonnie Porter
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MRS. PORTER’S RECIPE FOR ALTERED FILE FOLDERS. Ingredients: leftovers from other projects + a dash of whimsy.
March 16, 2009
by Bonnie Porter
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TORN PAPER PAINTING. Have some papers (magazines, pamphlets, wrapping paper, etc.) waiting to be creatively recycled? Some time ago, I started sorting my collage papers by colors and values, creating a palette similar to my watercolor palette. Greens and blues … Continue reading
March 1, 2009
by Bonnie Porter
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BELL’ARTE students are proud of their work! A handful of serious, but fun-loving, young artists meet in my home/studio every Friday afternoon. We start with a warm-up exercise and then get down to work on a project inspired by a … Continue reading