Bison and Lighthouse

I had the pleasure of taking a workshop last month with Ned Mueller (www.NedMueller.com).  A great instructor – he kept me on task to not be a slave to my photo reference, and had some great ideas on using value studies.    These two paintings I did during the workshop, Ned fussed quite a bit with my value study, but things finally started sinking in when I did the Bison in color.   I’m looking forward to doing another in a larger scale.

How do you create mood in a painting?  I’m experimenting with wet-on-wet glazes in watercolor  to better answer that question – and Point-No-Point lighthouse (in Hansville, WA) is a perfect subject.  The first time I went there it was a beautiful, sunny day, but every other time I’ve been there it’s been foggy and mysterious. Perfect!

Gift ideas for any occasion….including the holidays!  Below is a sampling of ideas (more art is on my website, including original paintings and high-quality archival prints). For questions or to place an order, please email me at MichelleAmicucci at comcast dot net (sorry for the cryptic email - I hate spammers!). Shipping and applicable taxes are not included in prices shown.

Holiday cards:  “Red Farmhouse” is my holiday card this year, about 5” x 7” with a nice matte finish. “Joy” on the front and “Warm Thoughts and Best Wishes for a Wonderful Holiday and a very Happy New Year” on the inside.  $2.00 each includes envelope.  


2011 12-month calendar:  $14.00


Prints:  I now offer 8.5” x 11” prints of most of my artwork for the very affordable price of $25.00

Note Cards:  Most of my artwork is available as a note card as well, $3.00 each or 5 for $14.00.  Mix and match or get one image.  www.MichelleAmicucci.com.  

Quote of the month:  "I prefer the errors of enthusiasm to the indifference of wisdom."  Anatole France

Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels!