Patrick Saunders Fine Arts
Contemporary Realism in Oils
Saturday, May 14, 2022
May 2022 Art Newsletter - Drawing To The Last Stroke
Thursday, May 12, 2022
Portrait Study - Open Model Session
Last night's portrait study at a Coppini Academy of Fine Art open model session. This one recycles an older linen board, thus the unexpected textural effects from the previous painting beneath.
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"Ashlyn, Portrait Study" • Oil on Linen • 12" x 16" • 2 Highly Interrupted Hours |
Painting photo by Saunders Fine Arts.
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Art Review - "Kansas City, Vew from Penn Valley Park by Wilbur Niewald
Today's #MuseumTourTuesday post pays homage to the great Wilbur Niewald, who passed away April 30th at the age of 97.
Wilbur was a plein air painter long before it became trendy, and could often be found painting from direct observation around the Kansas City area. His work is a part of numerous collections across the United States, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Born in KC, Niewald received both a BFA and an MFA from the Kansas City Art Institute, and went on to join the faculty. He retired as Professor Emeritus of Painting in 1992.
I was fortunate to have studied with him, and I consider his approach to drawing and painting a major influence on my own work. Wilbur was committed to capturing the scene before him accurately, and would return to the same location for multiple sessions. There's a confidence in his work, whether it's a landscape, still life or a portrait. Each stroke is applied with a clear intention, giving his paintings a solid sense of structure.
I am certain that Wilbur will never be forgotten by the countless students he influenced during his decades as a teacher.
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"Kansas City, View from Penn Valley Park" • Oil on Canvas • 29" x 36" • 1989 • Collection of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art |
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Sunday, May 8, 2022
Still Life Painting Workshop - Telfair Museums Jepson Center for the Arts
Georgia artist friends, I’m very pleased to announce that I will be teaching a still life painting workshop this fall at the Telfair Museum’s Jepson Center for the Arts.
Class size is limited, so click here for more information, and to sign up: https://bit.ly/Patrick-Saunders-Telfair-Workshop
Join me September 16th - 18th in Savannah to learn about choosing a subject, composition, values, color temperature, simplification, how to start, and when to stop. The painted still life tells a story through the composition and the elements represented, requiring a balance of spontaneity and accuracy, making it a perfect subject to practice adding energy and excitement to all your paintings.
Each day will include a full demonstration, followed by opportunities to create multiple paintings, with frequent one-on-one instruction. We will work from both photos and still life set-ups in the studio. My classes are highly tailored for each individual, so beginners as well as advanced artists are welcome.
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Friday, May 6, 2022
Floral Demonstration Painting - Day Three - Booth Art Academy Painting Workshop II
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Floral Demonstration Painting - Day Two - Booth Art Academy Painting Workshop II
My thanks to Lucy for bringing in beautiful pink peonies for my floral demonstration from life this morning on day two of my second painting workshop at the Booth Art Academy.
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“Peonies Study” Floral Demo • 12" x 16" • Oil on Linen • 2 Hours • SOLD |
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