Recently we Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists were invited to create 30 minute sketches in conjunction with the Greenwich Arts Council's Arts to the Avenue event (on May 16, 2009 from 12 -4 pm). I mulled over the invitation and finally thought, yes, why not. Why? Because to draw/paint from life is always a blessing. Imagine someone before you sitting rock still for 30 minutes while you draw.
So if you are in the area, please stop by.
www.soniahale.com
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Master Art Teachers
Today my hat is off to teachers who give so much of their time, energy and knowledge; while at times juggling important commissions schedules around class schedules.
Master Artists I have studied with: Constance Flavell Pratt (Copley Society, Master Artist in pastel), Bob Cormier (Boston School trained artist, we painted beautifully dressed models in natural light), Michael Shane Neal (wonderful workshop in advanced oil painting) and Everett Raymond Kinstler (workshops by 2nd generation student of John Singer Sargent; ERK a famed, beloved artist of 6 U.S. Presidents). These teachers are the ones who have had the most impact on my work and my inner constitution.
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com.
Master Artists I have studied with: Constance Flavell Pratt (Copley Society, Master Artist in pastel), Bob Cormier (Boston School trained artist, we painted beautifully dressed models in natural light), Michael Shane Neal (wonderful workshop in advanced oil painting) and Everett Raymond Kinstler (workshops by 2nd generation student of John Singer Sargent; ERK a famed, beloved artist of 6 U.S. Presidents). These teachers are the ones who have had the most impact on my work and my inner constitution.
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Studio News
I'm excited to give you a preview of my new still life series. I was inspired by Eduoard Manet's "Bouquet of Violets" as I began the series. I hope you will enjoy the new pieces as they are placed on my site.
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com.
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Photos from my Still Life Demonstration
to see more of my still lives click here
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Wellesley Society of Artists Still Life Demonstration on March 11th
I'm pleased to announce my first public oil painting demonstration. On March 11th on the occasion of the Wellesley Society of Artist's 75th Anniversary Celebration, I will be demonstrating my approach to painting an oil still life at the Wellesley Public Library from 7-9 p.m. The demonstration will be filmed for our local television broadcast on Channel 9. Refreshments will be served. I hope you can make it!
www.soniahale.com
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com.
www.soniahale.com
Sonia Hale is an award-winning, nationally-collected artist in Boston. She paints commissioned portraits for families and institutions nationwide. Her original landscape and still life oil paintings can be purchased at http://www.soniahale.com. For more information, go to http://www.soniahale.com.
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