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Master Copies: J. C. Leyendecker, Albert Herter and Norman Rockwell

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I love to dig in and see how artists worked in the past and extract and use some of their techniques.  Master Copying has always been a part of learning as a student. Peter Paul Rubens did over 450 copies in his illustrious career. I try to do at least one every 6 months or so,  so here are a few Master Copies that I've done over the past few years. J. C. Leyendecker Albert Herter Norman Rockwell

The Modern Atelier Show

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The show "The Modern Atelier" at the Whistler House will open on January 12, 2013. I've worked on putting this show together for the last 2 years. If you can't make it, please do stop by and see the show. The Modern Atelier The Methods of Todays Training Todd Casey, Carla Crawford, Angela Cunningham, Gregory Mortenson, and Travis Seymour January 12 to February 23, 2013 Reception: January 12, 2 to 4 pm Whistler House Museum of Art/ Lowell Art Association, Inc. est. 1878 243 WORTHEN STREET, LOWELL, MA 01852-1822 978-452-7641 Atelier training is a form of training that was popular through the Middle Ages all the way up through the 18th and 19th Century. Many Americans sought fine art training in the professional studios of French painters in the 19th Century. The word translates in french to "workshop" and usually consists of a professional Painter or Sculptor and a small number of students that act as apprentices. This show encompasses ...

Berman's Tree

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I recently finished this painting, sending it off to the gallery! "Berman's Tree" Oil on Board 8 x 10 2012

Blue Ballet

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I just completed this painting of a Blue Ballet Squash. The color of the squash struck me so I just had to buy it and paint it. It is hanging in the Albright Gallery in Concord MA. If you're in the lovely town of Concord, stop in a and check out the gallery, its right on Main St in Concord Center...  "Blue Ballet" Oil on Canvas 9 x 12 2012

The Artists Magazine: 29th Annual Art Competition

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I will be in the December 2012 Issue of The Artists Magazine as I placed in the 29th Annual Artists Magazine Annual Art Competition this year with an Honorable Mention in the Still Life/Floral category. There is a small article written about me and some tips for painting.

Fall Painting

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Sending this one off to the gallery McColl Fine Art Gallery in Charlotte North Carolina. Stop by if you have a chance, its a beautiful gallery. http://www.mccollfineart.com/ "Pumpkin with Books and Letters" 11 x 14 Oil on Canvas

3 hour quick painting

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I've been having fun doing these 3 hour quick paintings.  "Linda" Oil on Hardboard, 8 x 10