Marsha Clements - Artist » Portrait Paintings http://marshaclementsart.com Painting a Moment in Time Sun, 04 Mar 2012 02:35:06 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Another Moment in Time–Commissions–Portraits of People and Pets http://marshaclementsart.com/another-moment-in-time-commissions-portraits-of-people-and-pets/ http://marshaclementsart.com/another-moment-in-time-commissions-portraits-of-people-and-pets/#comments Sun, 04 Mar 2012 02:35:01 +0000 Marsha Clements http://marshaclementsart.com/?p=619 Continue reading →]]>

Another moment in time is depicted in this painting. It was commissioned by this gentleman’s daughter in law. I was so proud to have the opportunity to paint him for his family. I hope they find as much joy in it as I did in painting it for them. He looks so “at ease” in the pens. Bet he was counting those cows to be sure they were all where they belonged. I really enjoy painting commissions–working with the client to create the spirit of the individual or people in the painting. I also find a sense of satisfaction meeting those needs whether it is a painting of a beloved grandparent, child or even a pet.  Hopefully I will get this opportunity more and more! Contact me to put your name on the list–I have a few paintings waiting. So if you have a gift with a deadline, it’s important to let me know.

]]> http://marshaclementsart.com/another-moment-in-time-commissions-portraits-of-people-and-pets/feed/ 0 Checking the Pens Always Learning-You Can Teach an Old Artist New Tricks! http://marshaclementsart.com/always-learning-you-can-teach-an-old-artist-new-tricks/ http://marshaclementsart.com/always-learning-you-can-teach-an-old-artist-new-tricks/#comments Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:43:32 +0000 Marsha Clements http://sellitanywhere.com/blog/marshaclements/?p=80 Continue reading →]]> JakeThis week I’m painting in a workshop with Jack Sorenson. I went to elementary school with Jack and his brother Mike was my first boyfriend back in 1st grade. He grew up on the rim of Palo Duro Canyon at Six Gun City,  a tourist attraction that showed the wild west as it was years ago. Jack had a natural talent for drawing and is vying for the top of the field among those cowboy and western artists. His sense of humor often comes out in his paintings and they tell a story through the landscape, people, and animals that find their way onto his canvas. Jack is a true storyteller, but he uses his paints and brushes where authors use words. In this case–a picture is really worth a thousand words. Every person who sees the painting is able to write their own story. In every workshop, I learn something. But  a truly great teacher gives you much more. Jack does so much to build the knowledge of his students and help us to know the elements of form that will make our paintings please others. But what he does best as a teacher is to instill confidence in his students. He makes you feel so good about what you are doing. He makes you a better artist because he gives you the encouragement you need to go to the next level as an artist. If you ever get a chance to meet Jack Sorenson –don’t let it pass you by. He’s a great artist–but even more, he’s a great guy, and I so appreciate him giving us his time and expertise during this week. I’m attaching the work I finished today. This study is a young man, Jake with his horse. He found some sweet feed to treat him with and put it in his hat! What a treat after a long, hot ride. It’s another moment in time I’m trying to capture! Let me know how I did!

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