Maybe Deb Clarke could give this a try at the next Painting class.
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A-Train Orchestra at the Madfish
From Deb Clarke,
Next Saturday is going to be a busy day for my buddy David ‘doc’ Vincent and the boys in the A Train Orchestra. You will find them in downtown Rockport on Saturday, entertaining the folk during Motif No 1 Day, in Dock Square 3-5, then later that night at the Madfish. Here’s the poster.
best,
deb.
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From: Deb Clarke
From Deb Clarke;
hey there!
i went to the Cape Ann Historical Museum on saturday afternoon to find that my paintings are not currently on exhibit. Peter Vincent’s paintings greet you at the entrance to the Maritime Collection. and in the upstairs hall, the bright wonderful world of Clara Wainwright. There is a quilt of the world that is in progress. the instructions say: pick up a needle and make a stitch. i will go back to do so, and i want to look at some etchings that caught my attention, as well as, the new aquisitions (2 bernard chaet seascapes are worth another look).
For more Info on the going on’s at The Cape Ann Historical Museum click the link below:
http://www.peterfvincent.com/index.html
For More Information on Art go to: http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/
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Sunday Morning Painting Class
There will be no class on Mother’s Day May 9th
Classes will resume May 16th at St Peter’s Square Parking lot 6:30 am
and these are the paintings we did. left 1,2,3: Paul Frontiero. center on clipboard: Liz Bish. next: Debbie Clarke demo of a gesture painting reflecting my response to the color and feel of the morning. on right: Tom Amend. Last week painter Jeff Weaver stopped by and noted everyone was painting a different view. This past Sunday we all faced the backlit hill with sun rising behind. 3/4 of the way through the class I introduced pthalo green into each of the students’ palette, showing them the cool/warm possibilities.
- “Cripple Cove gesture” Copyright Debbie Clarke oil on canvas 12″x16″5/2/10
Liz wanted to know what I would do next to my painting. Nothing. maybe I will sign it. The gesture is a completely different ‘scene’ than the one I started with. When I started to paint I did not know what was interesting about what I was observing. I made one spot of color against another. between conversations with students I painted and then ‘wham’ the dark shape pressing down on the center of the picture plane against the house caught my eye.
For more information On the
Sunday Morning Painting Class Contact Deb Clarke at: elli01930@yahoo.com
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Artists, Teacher Studio Opportunity!
From Deb Clarke;
I’m looking at this loft space in Gloucester MA to open the Debbie Clarke “School for Drawing” and studios. There are 2 private studios that will be available for short term/long term rental and teaching space available to artists to rent for workshops, etc. I would like to move in June 1st. So, if you are looking for short term or long term studio space, please contact me as soon as possible to discuss your needs. This is a second floor space with west light. The windows work, so there is ventilation. I am an oil painter and am looking for other painters, teachers. email to me at elli01930@yahoo.com
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“To Paint Is To Love Again” Henry Miller
From Deb Clarke;
I dedicate this Video to my
Sunday Morning Painting Class.
Deb Clarke
I never knew Henry Miller painted. How did this escape me?
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Beginning Painting 1 by Deb Clarke
“Painters who are not colorists produce illumination and not painting….color gives the appearance of life.”
Monday, February 23, 1852 from the Journals of Eugene Delacroix, French Painter
Beginning Painting
The Equipment
a portable easel
for beginners I recommend 3 colors: cad yellow medium, grumbacher red, cobalt blue and white, a small jar of oil painting medium and some gessoed boards, a few brushes (boar bristle is fine)
if you try painting and want to continue, you will want to invest in more colors, brushes, medium and an easel for outdoor painting
Here is My Paint Box and supplies;
Here’s my french easel set-up for painting:
a few big brushes, a few rounds, maybe a filbert, a small brayer.
My colors:
cad yellow light
lemon yellow
cad yellow medium
yellow ochre
raw sienna
burnt sienna
grumbacher red (napthol red)
alizarin crimson
pthalo green
winsor blue (pthalo blue)
cobalt blue
ultramarine blue
grumbacher pre-test white, original formula (titanium white)
medium: 1 part stand oil, 1 part damar, 1 part turp
thinner for cleaning brushes
If you need more info on Painting supplies and where you can purchase them, or how to join the Sunday Morning Painting Class (7am Cripple Cove Parking Lot, weather permitting) contact me at: elli01930@yahoo.com
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Sunday Morning Painting Class
It was a Beautiful day to be outside Painting at Cripple Cove Last Sunday.
Deb taught us how to block in large dark and light shapes and refine from there.
We Had a Great Time. Even Jeff Weaver stopped by for a few minutes.
For More Information on how you can join the Sunday Morning Painting Class
Contact Debbie Clarke at elli01930@yahoo.com
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Sunday Morning Painting, Be There!
Join Deb Clarke and her Sunday Morning Painting Class. We will be meeting at the Parking lot at the Cripple Cove Playground across from Zeke’s Restaurant in East Gloucester at 7:00am to 9am be there early to set up. Cost is $25.00 for a two hour class.
Deb has trained with some outstanding Artists. Including Cape Ann Artists; Ken Gore and Robert Gruppe. Anyone who has thought about painting should give it a try. all levels encouraged from newbies to pros. To register contact Deb via email: elli01930@yahoo.com all painting and drawing media welcomed, sorry, no watercolor.
To read more about Deb and her thoughts on Art check out her website:
http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/
Even if your not sure you’d like to try, come down and check it out. You never know Maybe your Photo will make it in the pages of GMG.
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A Call To Artists
A Call to Artists!
I’m looking for artists to share studio space in central Gloucester.
contact me via email for details.
Deb Clarke: elli01930@yahoo.com
Painting and Drawing Lessons available
You too can learn how to do a 20 minute painting! Take a class with Debbie,
and you will be doing them in ‘no time’…
Contact Debbie Clarke at;
elli01930@yahoo.com
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1st Sunday Morning Painting Class
Due to weather conditions the class was held in Deb Clarke’s House. There were three students; Tom, Liz and myself.
Spot Color Painting was the assignment. Spot color painting is where you pick a color and relate that color to the rest of the painting. Debbie began by giving a spot color demonstration. Tom picked a scene outside one of Deb’s windows, Liz picked a hanging candle lamp and I picked a high shelf with three colored wine glasses and two silver pictures. Deb’s Knowledge of art, painting and color instincts are very inspiriring. The two hours flew by. I can’t wait for next week! Anyone whoever has thought about taking up painting should give it try. Twentyfive dollars is a great deal for the infomation you receive.
Contact Deb at; elli01930@yahoo.com OR http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/
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Outdoor Painting and Drawing Classes with a real Glosta’ artist
Outdoor Painting and Drawing Classes with a real Glosta’ artist
Outdoor painting and drawing classes (weather permitting) with Debbie Clarke begin Sunday April 18, 7-9am. Classes meet at the Cripple Cove Parking Lot across from Zeke’s. arrive by 6:30 to set-up. fee $25. all levels encouraged from newbies to pros to register contact me via email: elli01930@yahoo.comall painting and drawing media welcome, sorry, no watercolor.
questions, etc, you know what to do.
best,
deb.http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/
Class Location
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My Business Card
My Business Card
from Deb Clarke
I finally have a business card! scan that code on the lower right with an iphone, blackberry, some droids. it goes to my google business center listing, has some pics, some hours, contact info, and more…my location on the google map.
i posted about this a few days ago. http://www.debbieclarke.blogspot.com/
Painting\Drawing Class
Starting next sunday 7am. should we meet at Capt Joes or the Cripple Cove parking. bring drawing/painting materials, easel, etc. outdoor around the cove. coffee and facilities at my house or zeke’s. $25. 7-9. Contact me through my website: http://www.debbieclarke.blogspot.com/
No watercolors.
best,
deb.
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“Karen” by Deb Clarke
From: Deb Clarke
“Karen”
This is Karen, the completed work documented in my earlier ‘wip’ in the series “Faces I Remember”. It is finished. During the process that brought the work to this point I was continually critiquing the work. I kept trying to get the eyes above the one third, but my inclination was to keep cutting the ‘shape’ down. This morning I finally decided to find the center of my canvas. Wouldn’t you know it? French painter Pierre Bonnard’s words critiqued the work, he said: “There should be nothing in the center of a painting.” Then portrait artist Helen Van Wyck words critiqued the work: “In a portrait the eyes should be around the one third point.” then I said: The Hell you say! I’m still in training! This is Karen and this is the way I do it. I broke the rules, yet it works. why? because it is didactic and self referential. so, there.
ps: this is drawn from memory of a friend from Banana’s.
For Purchasing Info go to: http://www.debbieclarke.blogspot.com
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GMG= Great Media Gurus!
From Deb Clarke;
GMG=Great Media Gurus!
Thank you GoodMorningGloucester!
One of Paul Frontiero’s posts and the gloucester media gurus found on this site, kept me awake-in-Gloucester last night.
Capeannpainter Paul Frontiero recently posted a pic of his work, with an inquiry about how to make the photo less ‘blue’. I’ve had the same problem and was pleased to read the media ‘gurus’ comments.. I used the white balance suggestion. click the link to see my efforts, the result of being sleepless in Gloucester.
questions, responses, critiques always welcomed either here or at my ‘nest’.. Another Magpie Nest
deb.
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Criticism, Can YOU Take It?!
From Debbie Clarke;
Criticism can be a scarey thing for an artist to take, yet this is the way we learn our trade, our craft.
Just a few days ago an artist friend responded to the demonstrations that appeared here on GMG. “What bothers me,” she said, “is the Sharpie.” I laughed and said: “The erased sharpie?” she said “no, leaving the sharpie, it is not permanent.” I smiled and said: “Oh, that. it doesn’t bother me. if the sharpie pigment detaches, so what? I don’t care if it is permanent. (is anything ever permanent? no. truly, truly archival? no. why? time. change. impermanence says the buddha.)
“No statue has ever been put up to a critic.”
Jean Sibelius, composer
He got his fare share of criticism, yet the Finns put up a monument to his musical genius! and now they critique the sculpture, some even call it ugly!
Read Debbie’s Additional Thoughts on Art Criticism by clicking the link Below;
http://debbieclarke.blogspot.com/2010/03/art-criticism.html
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Danger! Will Robinson, Danger!
From Deb Clarke,
“Whoa! good thing i passed on the coffee, i washed my paintbrush in it and didn’t even notice. there is quite a universe in there! Any coffee?”
HOW MUCH FOR THAT COFFEE CUP DEB?
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What’s on Your Fridge? Challenge
From Debbie Clarke;
“Our refrigerators tell a lot about us. Here’s what I’m willing to share for now. you can be assured there will be more!”
Whats on your Fridge? Challenge from Debbie Clarke.
What does your fridge door say about you?
Send in a Picture or Video of your fridge door like Debbies, and it may be shown here on GMG.
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How to Paint a Chair and Thoughts on Painting
“How to Paint a Chair, a Work in Progress and My Thoughts on Painting.”
By Debbie Clarke
“Art is really a battlefield. Only when he no longer knows what he is doing, does the painter do good things.”
Edgar Degas, French Impressionist
Some music that I want for my studio archive: Sade. have always loved her work, and ’soldiers of art’ are ’soldiers of love’, in that if you are called to make art, you will make art for a very demanding mistress. a lover that will have no one between, that will wake you when you want sleep, that will delay you when you have appointments, that will make you not feel ‘well’ when you are not dancing with the muse. and muse seems too nice a word. dancing with a muse is neither romantic nor poetic. it is a hungry ghost in need of a door into this realm of reality. and when she truly decides to dance with, then through you, it is better than an orgasm.
the muse doesn’t dance every day, she is fickle in her love, and never obediant. i spend most of my days in the practice of seeing and drawing, so my hands, eyes, and heart are ready, whenever she decides to come, because that is her nature.
Here’s Debbies Interesting Video on How to Paint a Chair.
She filmed it with camera in one hand and brush in the other.
For more of Debbie Thoughts and Works check out her link below
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Welcome To My Kitchen Studio
“Welcome to My Kitchen Studio”
Will be an on going Art series by Debbie Clarke.
This is a self portrait from the computer screens point of view. yup, coffee in one hand, finger on the mouse, and everything hasn’t quite settled into place.
Goodmornin’, a drawing
Aluminum leaf, sharpie marker, litho crayon on aluminum flashing 5×5″
Copyright debbie clarke
gloucester ma
2010
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Good Morning Gloucester 