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SIGNED UP FOR ANOTHER FABULOUS art instruction class with my favorite on-line Australian teacher, Liz Steel. Which brings to mind a gift I received from my dear Uncle Leonard over 40 years ago.

One day he presented me with a box full of his late sister’s art school mail correspondence textbooks. The cardboard suitcase, showing much wear and tear, was completely full of all Auntie’s art instruction treasures. Each subject had its own booklet that pertained to architecture, perspective, and drawing are just a few.

My uncle related how his older sister would go to the mailbox each Friday. He had fond memories of her anxiously waiting to see what grades were received on the weekly assignment and review her progress.

Original cardboard suitcase: 12 INSTRUCTION MANUALS: 90 year old Art Supple Catalog

MY AUNT’S mail order course was taken in 1935 and depended on prompt delivery. Fortunately we now have the convenience of a computer classroom along with related YouTube videos that connect directly in real time. Easily accessing the 2000’s new way of learning.

The Liz Steel TRAVEL SKETCHING course is a brand new offering and something that I felt I needed at this point to help me focus on creating “little books”. And, as I discovered, like anything else worth knowing it takes time to learn this art form. During the online interaction, students were encouraged to share their light-bulb moments that they had with the TRAVEL SKETCHING COURSE.

Promised myself not to skip through and jump ahead but take time to absorb all of the information that was provided. By systematically following provided lessons and the LiveStreams a light-bulb moment occurred. And, it was quite simple. Begin the sketch by using 7 LINES, 5 SHAPES, or 3 LAYERS.

LESSON LEARNED: Just begin a sketch by using 7 LINES, 5 SHAPES, or 3 LAYERS.

Now all I need to do is practice, practice, practice!

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Being a member of INTERNATIONAL SALON since 2000 has given me the opportunity to demonstrate and exhibit not only throughout the States but travel to England, Brugg, Paris and London as well. I have been honored to be part of this invitation only art community while traveling the world.

INTERNATIONAL SALON 2000 Invitation ~ EXHIBITION PANEL SALON USA

INTERNATIONAL SALON exhibits and demonstration panels from previous years

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Article written for THE FAUX FINISHER Trade Magazine

It is quire humbling to view what my fellow artists’ have chosen to exhibit during INTERNATIONAL SALON.

WITHOUT the sponsorship and support from my dear friend BILL HOLGATE I would not have experienced being part of INTERNATIONAL SALON since 2000.

In MEMORY of MY FRIEND

Bill Holgate ~ INTERNATIONAL SALON ~ PARIS 2001

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PENCIL DRAWING ~Conte

FIGURE STUDY ~ Gouche Medium

FIGURE STUDY ~ Conte Pencil

FIGURE STUDY, Pencil ~ ARCHITECTURAL STUDY, Pencil with Ink

MISS BUD ~ Ink ~ Conte

PIN COLLECTION SKETCHBOOK

LONG FORGOTTEN MEMORIES of how I taught myself to draw began with a chance visit to the annual street book fair in downtown Chicago.

Going through stacks of offerings, I happened to come across the very first booklet that began a lifelong interest in the arts. That first instruction booklet purchase required use of my babysitting money.

CLOWNS and CHARACTERS by Leon Franks

A WALTER T. FOSTER PUBLICATION “HOW TO DRAW’ Publications

What seemed at the time to be an indulgent purchase for an eleven year old, years later proved to be a useful tool leading to a profitable trade.

Prep sketches for SALON 2008 EXHIBITION PANEL

I have found that by practicing doing simple sketches using a WOODEN MANIKIN helps train the hand and eye co-ordination needed for life drawing.

BELOW are several examples from my Professional PORTFOLIO

Pompeii Freeze (middle right): Part of SALON Exhibition Panel (bottom)

Selected Pages from CLOWNS and CHARACTERS by Leon Franks

A WALTER T. FOSTER PUBLICATION “HOW TO DRAW’ Publications