Work Shops
On occasion I offer oil painting workshops designed to introduce aspiring artists to the oil painting medium and an opportunity for experienced painters to deepen their insights and understanding in developing stronger compositions and gain fresher more confident results in their work.
Watch this page for more details on when and where these worksops will be offeered. Contact me on my cellphone number 406-249-2782
These workshops will enhance the artists knowledge of the basics of oil painting while exploring key elements that will further each participant’s growth as an artist. Those looking to infuse new energy into their art will gain a deeper knowledge of how to confidently design and execute a painting that looks fresh and spontaneous. Through demonstrations, I will share insights in color harmony, solid design, and making each brushstroke count. Individualized instruction will help each student reach their personal goals
Come prepared to loosen up, paint bold and create paintings full of your own spirit– and if you don’t have your own spirit, we’ll find it! You’ll learn about composition, light, color and value as well as how to make every brush stroke count. There will be plenty of time for individual instruction, demos, group critiques and camaraderie.
Upcoming Events
Shafers is one of Bigfork's newest resturants in Woods Bay and features an amazing chef. They also feature some twenty of my paintings—both Western Wildlands and Western Wildlife. For a special treat find your way to Mountain Lake Lodge for a culinary and visual treat.
It has been a eventful year exploring new styles and techniques. I have been intrigued with painting intensely colorful canvases using rich applications of paint applied with a pallete knife and bold brush strokes. These pieces can be viewed at our Home Gallery and Studio at 546 Grand Drive, in Bigfork. Give me a call and we'll make an appointment for you to come by. The works will also be displayed on our deck overlooking Bigfork Bay the first weekend in August at the Bigfork Festival of the Arts.
Several of my paintings are featured in the Eagle Bend Clubhouse throughout the year.
Each summer on the first weekend in August during the Bigfork Festival of the Arts we hang my paintings on the deck of our Home Gallery and Studio overlooking Bigfork Bay. As there is no parking downtown during the fesival It is right on your stroll from nearby parking at the school and just a short stroll downtown. Please join us for a relaxing quiet respite and enjoy appropriate refreshments before or after your visit to the festival.