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For 25 years my original website was used to promote CLASSICAL DECORATIVE ARTS. Consequently, here was little time to pursue artistic interests. Whether working on a commissioned project, planning a Restoration, State Procurement or attending the INTERNATIONAL SALON overseas yearly events, my concerns were always to bring projects to completion

My workshop has since been cleared of supplies that had been limited to accommodate the client and sample making. Now, the room has been converted back to an ARTIST’S ATELIER stocked with sufficient paints, brushes and canvases.

However, while in the process of reorganizing all promotional work files I have since rediscovered prominent lectures that were given during the active years of CLASSICAL DECORATIVE ARTS. Topics were varied and promoted a wide range of interests. From discussing Louis Sullivan to how to proceed filling out copyright forms (future post) and submit the paperwork. Information that soon will be shared on the CLASSICAL Decorative Arts BLOG™.

As luck would have it I discovered quite by chance the talented and exceptional teaching ability of Liz Steel, an Australian Urban Sketcher who offers online classes. Liz has been inspiring me during this transition with her range of art classes rival the American Academy of Art that I attended for seven years.

Below sketches representing several Liz Steel ONLINE classes

sketchbook entry
sketchbook entry
sketchbook entry
sketchbook entry
tea cup sketch course
American Academy project
drafting project

Along with the newly rediscovered artistic activities previously mentioned, there has also been new adventures outside the studio. Now, more than ever before there is time to explore new subjects as well.

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      • RESTORATION at The Mayslake Peabody Estate
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      • The HISTORIC CABLE HOUSE in Chicago – Louis Sullivan
      • George WASHINGTON Savings Bank Orland Park IL
      • FAUX Bois ~ FAUX Marble
      • STENCILS
      • PROCUREMENT: Business AWARDS
    • PRIVATE Commissions
      • POMPEIAN Room Recreated
      • GILDING
        • GILDING: Using Dutch Metal
        • The SCHIBIN Ceiling
      • 18c Parchment Restoration
      • Traditional OLD WORLD Restoration
  • BLOG POSTS
    • The Perfect Color
    • The Adventures of a Website Muse
    • LOUIS SULLIVAN Rediscovered : Lecture
    • MODEL MARATHON
    • LIZ STEEL Online Education
  • MUSEUM VISITS
    • MILWAUKEE Art Museum
    • CANOVA: Sketching in Clay
  • HISTORICAL OBSERVATIONS
    • THE BEGINNINGS
      • Okay, I’LL HANG IT SOMEWHERE ELSE – IMPRESSIONISTS part 1
      • Okay, I’LL HANG IT SOMEWHERE ELSE – IMPRESSIONISTS part 2
    • IT’S ALL BEEN DONE BEFORE
    • COLOR CHOICES and APPLICATIONS
      • PAINT IT ANY COLOR AS LONG AS ITS BLUE
    • HAIL TO THE GIRLS
      • SOFONISBA Anguissola
      • IMPRESSIONIST Pioneers: Berthe Morisot and Mary Cassatt
      • SUZANNE Valadon
    • HEY…are ya gunna pay me?
      • MICHELANGELO: The Man and The Myth
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    • TRAVEL SKETCHING: Liz Steel Classroom
    • INTERNATIONAL SALON
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