The other day if found via the interesting “Seth’s blog” this talk by Eric Mazur about how a teacher found out he sucked at teaching – and how he approached the problem. I find this very inspiring on so many levels. First of all about how he approaches the issue. To search hard data on … Continue reading Teaching and Managing – it’s not about the data, stupid!
Kaisa
First off: The events the last weekends were a lot of fun. I will post an update as soon as I can show the paintings. And now to the portrait from last Friday. This time Kaisa, another good friend of mine. I’m glad she allowed me to paint her before she leaves to the other … Continue reading Kaisa
Fun Weekend Art Events
I guess we can blame it on the nice weather, but somehow now every weekend some nice artsy events are going on. In half an hour I’ll leave to Ruigoord – a squatted artists village near Amsterdam … they even got a squatted church. There is the All is One festival today (12th of June) … Continue reading Fun Weekend Art Events
Fabio
Another portrait – it got a bit more of the real feel that I am looking for, while still not seeming like a photo. Although the three hour sessions don’t leave me with enough time to measure exactly (leaving some inaccuracies there), they teach me how to work effectively. And it does add a loose … Continue reading Fabio
Words that Don’t Exist 2: Reality in Words
After the first posting about “words that don’t exist” I was talking with friends about it and inspiring questions came up (i.e. in the comments). I want to use this second part to go into these, for example what I mean with “reality”. Which also make more clear what I am not trying: I do … Continue reading Words that Don’t Exist 2: Reality in Words
Portrait Month 3: Flip … and a palette
This is the last image of the Portrait Month. Can’t wait for next year ;) I thought maybe it is interesting to show my palette for this one – so here is a photo of the state after half an hour. As you can see, I mix all major colors before I start painting. I … Continue reading Portrait Month 3: Flip … and a palette
Left brain-side lessons from the Exhibition
After posting the Soul Lessons of my exhibition it is time write about the practical experiences of it. This was my first showing, so I still don’t know anything really Nonetheless some things I learned might help other starters. And if anyone has other insights: I am interested to learn about it. First a little … Continue reading Left brain-side lessons from the Exhibition
Portrait Month: Mieneke
The actual Portrait month is over – I still have this and one more image to show. With this painting everything went wrong: The model didn’t show up, so we started late and a fellow artist had to pose (thanks Mieneke :)). Then the background was a cloth over a door – so it changed … Continue reading Portrait Month: Mieneke
Queensday Portraits
On this Queensday I was painting portraits in Amsterdam’s Vondelpark again. This time with even more artists – Henrik joined, Svetlana reserved the spot and took pictures and Ingeborg and Renske were drawing also. Which is nice – it attracts people to watch and makes them want a portrait too. Even though we were all … Continue reading Queensday Portraits
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