Wow, am I behind on updating all my friends and collectors!!
Two of my paintings were selected for a juried show at the Madden Museum of Art in Greenwood Village! It is an exciting show with many outstanding artists participating. I am so honored to be a part of this show! The show runs through Oct. 23 at The Madden Museum of Art, 6363 S. Fiddlers Green Circle, Greenwood Village, CO, 303-773-0400. View the work online at www.theMADDENmuseum.org, or contact them at museum@theMADDENmuseum.org
I will finally be teaching and I am so excited to share my techniques, insights and resources with you! The class will be for beginners-you know you have always wanted to try your hand at painting-here is your opportunity to embark on an artistic journey in a casual fun environment where exploration of oil painting will give you a new way of 'seeing' the world! Join me for a series of three classes in Evergreen or Crested Butte where inspiration is everywhere! Contact me directly at marindobson@aol.com or the galleries at www.stoneheartgallery.com, Evergreen or www.rijksfamilygallery.com, Crested Butte for details and to register for space is very limited. Please see the outline below for general workshop information and many thanks for your support!
Artistic Journey: Dialogues and Exploration of the Basics of Oil Painting
Prior to creating a work of art an artist needs certain tools, training and a sense of adventure! Marin will present a series of three classes for the beginning oil painter.These classes will consist of a dialogue with students on the basics of oil painting, painting demonstrations, and in classes 2 and 3, student painting at the easel. It is designed to introduce the medium and jump start the artistic process. All classes will include discussion of essentials such as color, temperature, edges, form, and composition.
The first class, Where to Begin, will address the beginning stages of oil painting with discussions on paint , pallet, canvas, brushes, easels, mediums, etc. and a demonstration of technique. Students will receive information on the tools of the trade and reference materials that will help them on their journey in paint. This is a preparatory class to guide students in purchasing materials for oil painting, setting up a pallet, and will allow the student to begin with confidence. It will include information on color theory and exercises for color mixing for students to work on before the second class.
The second class, Applying Paint, will include ongoing dialogue, a demonstration and student painting experience,in which each participant will explore the medium. Students will learn to see with the artists eye, paint from life and have some fun experiencing the joy of manipulating paint with a variety of tools. We will consider the importance of composition and learn basic compositional elements. We will also view and discuss the work of a variety of artists with a range of styles and enjoy an interactive painting demonstration.
The third class, Moving On, will focus on establishing a vision for our work and the role of composition, value, edges, temperature and other elements to communicate in paint. Thumbnail sketches and the value of small works will be discussed and demonstrated. Students will have ample opportunity for questions and assistance. We will discuss how to thoughtfully take our art to the next level. A painting demonstration will be included -with interactive dialogue, of course!
Aspen Images, 30x10, Aspens of Squaw Pass in Early Morning Light, 1300
This Friday Nov 21, from 6-9pm is the annual holiday celebration and thank you party for friends an collectors at Artists on Santa Fe, 747 Santa Fe Drive in Denver. The new collections by 16 artists are wonderful to behold, to own and to give for the holidays! Drop in for excellent food and wine and a fun evening with artists and art lovers!
See you there!
Happy Holidays!Rhapsody, Aspens of McClure Pass at Sunset,36x18,2600.00
by Marin Dobson on 11/12/2008 10:16:51 AM
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Hi All!
For 10 days in September over 100 Colorado Artists gathered in Denver's Golden Triangle to capture the beauty of the City. Tomorrow night, Thurs. Nov. 13, the best of those creations will be revealed in an opening reception from 6-9pm at the Denver Public Library, 10 West 14th Ave., level 7. If you miss the opening, the exhibit continues through December, 31, and the proceeds benefit the Colorado Veterinary Medical Foundation. If you are looking for special holiday gifts, this show is for you! Below are the two paintings of mine that were selected for the show:
Hi All
This fall mother nature treated us to one of the most spectacular displays of color in Colorado. I traveled around the state painting and photographing in awe of what I was seeing and so inspired! Attached are two paintings resulting from my journey in autumn 08.
Rhapsody, 30x15, 1800.00
Rhapsody II, 30x15, 1800.00
I also have similar paintings of this gorgeous scene from Kebler Pass in the following sizes: 36x24 (vertical), 3200.00, a 36x18, 2500.00 (vertical), and a 10x30, 1300.00 horizontal.
All the Best
Marin Dobson
www.marindobson.com
marindobson@aol.com
303-638-4323
Rhapsody II, 30x15, 1800
I also have similar paintings of this gorgeous scene from Kebler Pass in the following sizes: 36x24 3200.00, a 36x18, 2500.00 and a 10x30 horizontal, 10x30, 1300.00
Wanted to share with you that my painting was selected for the Salon Intenational 2008 catalogue. It is number 49 on the cover. You can see it and the other paintings selected for the show at www.greenhousegallery.com. The show opens this weekend so check it out now before the sales start!
Wanted to share some great news... My painting "Newport Blue and White" has been accepted in a juried competition for Salon International 2008! The show will open at the Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art, San Antonio, Texas on April 12 and is sponsored by the International Museum of Contemporary Masters of Fine Art. I am honored to be included in this show with so many accomplished professional artists. Will include more details for you as they become available.
Thanks for your support.
Please contact me anytime for info or questions.
All the Best
Marin
Hi All!
Fall is upon us and with it will come days spent observing natures color change and ,for me, capturing the season on canvas! The Evergreen Center for the Arts is hosting it's annual Paint Sculpt and Shoot (Photos) Evergreen. I have been invited as a master painter to participate in the plein air (Painting on Location) event and will be painting in downtown Evergreen and at Evergreen Lake on Sat. Sept. 22. along with 40 or so other artists. Please join us for this fun day of painting photography and sculpting in Evergreen.
The Center for the Arts is currently hosting a preview show of all the artists participating in the plein air event. Check out my new poppy and black eyed susan paintings displayed there. On Friday Sept 28, the show will change to display paintings, sculpture and photography from a month of plein air work. Should be a great show. Hope you can join us!
Quick update on shows; My painting, "Treeforms -Snowbound" was juried into the show, Art in the 21st Century at the Center for the Arts, Evergreen. It is a vertical winter landscape of an aspen grove with blue violet and red violet dramatic sky. Show will continue through the month of June.Open daily 12-5. You will want to see some of the wonderful pieces in this show!
Hope to see you Friday, May 18 at the opening reception for the show "Form and Beauty" at Abend Gallery, (corner of Colfax and York in Denver). Abend always hosts a great reception so bring your friends and start yur Friday night off with art, wine, hors d ourves and comaraderie! 5-9pm at 2260 East Colfax, 303-355-0950. See some of my new paintings for the show including fugure, floral still life and western landscape at www.marindobson.com under the "new work" catagory. Hope you can join us!