POMaGRANITES?

I had never even tasted a pomagranite, but i must say, I am OVER THE MOON when i look at the luscious colors it has to offer!. All the shades of pinks and reds, to a rich blood red in the center to a soft delicate pink on the exterior of this curious fruit!  I purchased a couple at work, not sure why...to eat, or to paint.??
 being new to the POM world, i was curious as to how to cut it, like, a tomatoe, if you cut it wrong, you have a real mess on your hands, and it may be messy to look at as well.

The only Poms i have seen, were in pictures of paintings done by the masters...the light hitting the seeds as they are sprawled across a dish of light, the contrast of deep tissue red, and the only highlighting is atop of those delicate seeds.  Were they always as rich to eat, as to paint?  Have they always been known to be healthy, or has science just made us aware?  How could something with such posture, not be magnificent for the soul!  How could it NOT be almost the core of visual surprise and delight...where does this magnificent fruit come from?
Are there more?

I apologize to my students for not posting!

I somehow locked myself out of my blog...but figured my way back in!  How confusing is that~ 
I am also trying to figure out how to WATERMARK my images and make them non-printable!  So if there are any techies out there that no how to do this, Im up for a lesson!

jacki hinton

I am saying how pleased i am with the "Sepia Class" we did...I just wish everybody was there to enjoy the class.
Jackie chose to take a COLOR painting and transform it into detail tones grading the values!  KUDOS JACKI! you did a great job!
I think we will revisit this project, and just hope the rest of the class shows up to jump on board!

This weeks class was kind of a review of last week. Values?

After we did it in color last week, I saw that the students were afraid to go as dark as they needed to in the foreground.  This is what makes this type of painting, it make you feel you are IN the painting, looking through the branches.  A lot of people missed class last week, (9/13/11)

So we will do it again. Also, i want students to start looking at old family photo's. Its time to do the SEPIA SERIES. Its a great way to learn values, or the VALUE of a VALUE study!

THanks for reading...

from the studio of ART TO ART

Jackrabbit lane, stratham NH

Saturdays show in South Portland Maine (Aug 13 2011)

The weather was perfect!  Of course the company was as well!  Cori on one side and my new friend Sheryl on the other! Last but not least, CHelsea was my helper for the day... The "Mill Creek Park" Art in the Park has allways been a nice show, laid back with nice people running it! Some of the paintings i put in, are....Up above, i still dont know how to post where i want to!  I will add more in the next post! ~~  But, after class tonight, I am heading up to Mi Te Jo campground for the rest of the week! Ill be listening to the loons, and painting and eating HEALTHY!  I WILL DO THIS!  I will also take brisk walks, and try to accept that my cell phone has NO service up there!  Uysually i do, but i have no contract and i am using virgin mobile...so maybe thats a good thing!
Well, I am going to do as many shows this fall as i can get in to, so let me know folks, if there are any out there!
Arttoart@comcast.net  or gardnluv@comcast.net...Thanks for reading,!

Such a buzy summer!!! (8/11)

Getting ready for a show in South Portland's "Art in the Park".
Had a great show in Newburyport this year. Ive been inspired by the beautiful LOTUS plant in my water garden!  What an amazing plant,it has brought beauty all summer long with the most wonderful flower!

The water lilies have been great also, but its exciting to have this new element for the frogs, to hang out on the huge lotus leaves, and the fish have a great place to hide from the herring! 
Ill post paintings that will be bringing to the show tomorrow soon!  Thanks for reading!

Wow,WHAT BEAUTIFUL WEATHER!!!

On top of this weather being so awesome,I have an exciting new addition to garden!!!
This  wonderful LOTUS,is going to my painting variety. I have always admired this sturdy, yet delicate presence it brings to any water garden.
After stumbling on them at 
ROLLING GREEN NURSERY I almost lost my breath!...
Plus its been years since i have been to that Nursery, and is is one of the areas hidden secrets for sure! rolling green nursery Had the plants that i had been searching for and some that i had given up on.  I am going to go there and paint for a day. I cant wait!!!
Its starting off to be a buzy summer, working at Namco, Gardening for a friend,and my own gardens,getting ready for my classes, as well as all the other things that come along with bein' a mom, etc!
I am going tobe starting my summer  class schedule,next week, painting classes will run Tuesdays. If you have questions,dont hesitate to     email me at arttoart@comcast.net. 

June 2, 2011/QUICK VERSION OF CLASS INFO!

What a beautiful sunny day!
watercolors plus!   ALL LEVELS  Class size is maxed out at 6 to 8


TUESDAYS 10:30 12:30 and 6:30- 8:30 
The evening class is pretty full, but i inticapate some people switching to days. If it stays full, ill get the THURSDAY eve class going again.
COST $65.00 per 4 week month
            $80.00        5 week month
With advanced notice, $20.00 guest fee, (if there is room)
Payment is EXPECTED ON FIRST WEEK OF THE MONTH to HOLD YOUR SEAT. If you cant make it, please mail it.
The daytime class will hopefully get to paint outside!  SUMMER IS THE BEST!!!
Ill post more later, or is you want more info sooner, please email
arttoart@comcast.net or gardnluv@comcast.net

Thanks for reading...Have a great sunny day!