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I actualy had a day to myself to complete this work plein aire. This is on the property of the East End arts council which I a part time instructor for. It is executed in pastel… Continue reading… 0 comments

Some times is funny how a painting become a painting this particular painting. I wos waiting for a model to show up and nothing happen so after an hour or so i started playing with the bottles on top of the table and there you have it, a new series wos born im now in number 5… Continue reading… 0 comments

This is my newest watercolor painting. I enjoy painting winter scenes in different mediums… Continue reading… 0 comments

Original small painting. I used mix medium on this particular piece. Painted on 300 lb.cold pressed paper. Signed and dated on the back… Continue reading… 0 comments

This is a small original painted on canvas. Signed and dated by artist. I have been painting a lot of small paintings, something I enjoy very much… Continue reading… 0 comments

One more small original painting to my wild flowers collection.Similar images available on prints… Continue reading… 0 comments

That great pitcher again. I did this as a demo for one of the classes I teach. I really liked it when I was finished… Continue reading… 0 comments

When I retired I thought I would have all the time to refine my painting! Then 4 little girls (angels) came into my life and I became a babysitters for my own daughters. I prefer to call myself a person who lost his heart to children. Now 33 years after I had my last child I am blessed to be a child myself. I never liked growing up. My wife always said I was just a big kid, and I am. I remember over 30 years ago someone was at our door in Cincinnati. My wife answered it, then called out to me and said some kids where outside and asked her if I could come out and play… Continue reading… 0 comments

These Striped Beauty crocuses were photographed approximately one week before the start of spring, in Salt Lake City, Utah. http://rona-black.artistwebsites.com/featured/striped-beauty-rona-black.html

I am one of the featured artists at the 25th Annual Boulder City Fine Arts Festival. The Festival is April 17 & 18 at Bicentennial Park on Colorado St in Boulder City, NV. Over 130 Southwestern Artists from surrounding states will take part in this festival. They will feature their work in Paintings, Photography, Sculpture, Glass Art, Pottery, Metalwork, and much more. The Fine Arts Festival is produced by Boulder City Art Guild, Inc. a 501 ( c ) (3) org. Proceeds go to the Scholarship Fund. Currently Boulder City Art Guild sponsors 7 college students majoring in art… Continue reading… 1 comment

We've been receiving Special Requests for commissions on our Botanicals. These photographs feature bouquets, often with a pair of Wedding Rings emerging from a bud or blossom. This Signature print is custom designed to reflect a sentimental flower arrangement of choice with artful objects (jewelry, rosaries, books) in Still Life. Fine Art Botanicals make a gorgeous gift or Heirloom art piece. http://www.SerantoniPhotography 0 comments

I was watching Tim Gunn's Guide to Style on the television. There was a life coach on the program, and he asked a client to write each thing stressing her on a ball. Each ball was then tossed into one of two baskets. One was for things she could do nothing about; the other was for those she could control. I thought this might be helpful for me to do, so I placed scraps of paper and three bowls on the kitchen table. One bowl was for things I could control, another for things I have some control over, and the third for issues I have no control over. Here's the list of things I can change. I'm behind in the housework. Today I did some kick-butt housecleaning. From 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., I got more done than I'd have believed possible… Continue reading… 0 comments

STillife on canvas done in oils. 8"_10" I love to do these small peices. If you don't have a lot of time to work and want to work from life this is a great way to express yourself, just grab some fruit from the fridge and paint. In just a couple of hours you feel like you accomplished something… Continue reading… 0 comments

I have opened a new gallery called Arlene's clowns. I created 12 clowns to make a calendar to raise money for St. Jude Childrens Research Hosptial… Continue reading… 0 comments

welcome to the blog! Just wanted to let you all know that my prices ARE NEGOTIABLE, so if you really like a piece let me know and I'll see what i can swing. And if you'd like to see some of my other work I am on deviantart.com as "Chaingolem". I also really appreciate comments with something more than "this is awesome!" or "this sucks." gimme the reasons why you think so, otherwise nobody benefits. Correction is the essence of art. P.S. - if you are also an artid member and have suggestions for my page or pieces, PLZ let me know because i am a QUANTUM NOOB at this 0 comments

Jose Acosta will be exhibiting his paintings at the Union City Art Gallery at City Hall Mayor Brian P. Stack and the Board of Commissioners invite you to the next exhibition at the Union City Art Gallery at City Hall. The exhibition of over 20 paintings by Cuban-American Artist Jose Acosta at the Union City Art Gallery at City Hall will have an opening event on April 8, 2010 at 6:00 pm the gallery is located at 3715 Palisade Avenue in Union City, NJ. Gallery is located on the 1st Floor. Free Admission & Refreshments. The Exhibit will be on display until May 10, 2010. The Curator for this event is Amado Mora… Continue reading… 0 comments

I am now well into my new and ongoing "Burnt Orange" series of paintings, photographs and installation. This is the most ambitious project I have tackled since I quit practicing law to pursue full-time my career as a contemporary artist. I do not think that I have ever enjoyed more a series of paintings or project for that matter. The series is inspired in part by the color of my undergraduated college and is nine paintings strong and growing. Yesterday, I completed the first photo sessions of the series with two models. After a preliminary view of the raw photos, the sessions were a great success. The paintings, photos and installation interweave the color burnt orange along with the images of the paintings and models… Continue reading… 0 comments

Blocking in rocks and adding to lighthouse. When working with blue and yellow colors you need to be careful and not mix into green tints if green is not wanted in picture. Develop a light touch when applying color or waiting in between colors will keep the green out. Check out previous blogs on progress of this painting… Continue reading… 0 comments

It has been a month since I have added a post. I didn't realize that much time had gone by. Have I been busy painting? No. I have been busy working my day job and feeling sorry for myself. The time change here in the US and the daylight earlier in the morning has made all the difference in my outlook and energy. Of course, 10 hours of sleep didn't hurt me either. I ordered some more art supplies last week. I "needed" them. I am learning to paint portraits in watercolor. The photo with this blog is the latest attempt. A bad angle, poor lighting and not the right paints for the job. Most of what I used was jaune brilliant and opaque. It feathered and back bled like none other, hence I ordered new paint! This order comes UPS which means it will arrive about 3 p.m… Continue reading… 0 comments

We have just added a new gallery called Carl's Stained Glass. Carl Correll is the master stained glass artist and stained glass and abrasive etching instructor at Avalon Stained Glass School and Creativity Center and has been my friend for 62 years. His work is beautiful, functional and much sort after. Carl is availble for commission work and does things as small as a business card holder to restoring antique doors and windows. We invite you to check out his new gallery… Continue reading… 0 comments