tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72825918109661929592024-10-04T23:35:29.089-07:00Steve Kohr Fine ArtSteve Kohr Fine Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463701878911016862noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282591810966192959.post-89836530365193454702013-04-27T09:09:00.000-07:002013-04-27T09:09:01.173-07:00Brand new web siteHi everyone, just wanted to announce the launch of my new and improved web site. The folks at the Affari Project did an awesome job creating a sleek, professional looking e-commerce site for my art. Take a look and let me know what you think! Have a great day!
www.stevekohr.com
Steve Kohr Fine Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463701878911016862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282591810966192959.post-29300565262434127162013-03-07T09:23:00.000-08:002013-03-07T09:23:32.661-08:00Ice Blue - most recently completed paintingHere's a 12x16 oil on canvas painting I recently completed entitled "Ice Blue." This was a very challenging piece, especially the mid-ground water. I had to re-do it a few times, but I love how the zig-zag, winding path leads the viewers eye from the foreground to background, or likewise from the background to foreground...
Steve Kohr Fine Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463701878911016862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282591810966192959.post-88144966671095360232013-01-17T07:54:00.000-08:002013-01-17T07:54:02.888-08:00Monet's Water Lilies on display @ The Legion of Honor in San FranciscoMonet's Water Lilies on display @ The Legion of Honor in San Francisco - if you can, go check it out - AMAZING!!!
http://legionofhonor.famsf.org/blog/monets-water-lilies-returns-legion-honor Steve Kohr Fine Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463701878911016862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282591810966192959.post-85169493520681001692013-01-16T09:44:00.001-08:002013-01-16T09:45:38.620-08:00Mile Rock Beach Sunset - 50% complete....Most recent painting ("Mile Rock Beach Sunset") in progress, about 50% complete...
Steve Kohr Fine Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463701878911016862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282591810966192959.post-86760959228152626612013-01-09T23:00:00.000-08:002013-01-09T23:00:26.837-08:00How to Varnish an Oil PaintingIf you're like me, varnishing an oil painting (especially one that you've spent HOURS and HOURS on), can be a frightening and worrisome proposition! Knowing that a foggy finish, or a few misplaced varnish streaks here and there could ruin all your hard work is enough to prevent one from varnishing altogether! Thankfully I was super relieved to come upon a product, and a technique thatSteve Kohr Fine Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463701878911016862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282591810966192959.post-4117348965991760062013-01-07T21:38:00.000-08:002013-01-07T21:38:15.216-08:00New Mile Rock Beach painting!Hi all - hope the New Year is treating
everyone well so far! Here's a drawing of an upcoming painting I'll be
working on. The scene is Mile Rock Beach in San Francisco. I'm going
to do something different with this painting, and that is to paint in
the 'Old Master' style, applying numerous (dozens!) layers of paint
(referred to as glazing). Not sure how long this will take since I
Steve Kohr Fine Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463701878911016862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282591810966192959.post-27857170209555511032012-12-27T18:54:00.003-08:002012-12-27T18:54:35.690-08:00Albrecht Dürer exhibit
Wonderful Albrecht Dürer exhibit on display now at the Legion of Honor in San Francisco....
https://www.facebook.com/LegionofHonor
Steve Kohr Fine Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463701878911016862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282591810966192959.post-36276459611162897432012-12-20T14:31:00.000-08:002012-12-20T14:31:14.204-08:00Crocker Art Museum Art Classes!
For
anyone in the Sacramento California area, here are some wonderful art classes
being offered at the Crocker Art Museum. If classes aren't your thing, the
Crocker is a beautiful historic place to visit with some amazing art -
Normal Rockwell's art is currently on display until February.
Register now for Winter Studio Art Classes! http://bit.ly/yILUJn
Steve Kohr Fine Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463701878911016862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282591810966192959.post-66666648271443899992012-12-09T21:38:00.000-08:002012-12-09T21:38:05.573-08:00Improving a 'Stuck' PaintingIf any of you have ever wondered how you can correct, or get past an issue with a painting you've been working on, putting it aside for a while to get a fresh perspective is a great idea. Here is a blog post with some wonderful tips in regards to this problem that all of us come across at some point in time!
http://stapletonkearns.blogspot.com/2012/06/restarting-stuck-painting.html
&Steve Kohr Fine Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463701878911016862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282591810966192959.post-25152010978623905202012-12-05T14:22:00.001-08:002012-12-05T14:22:41.794-08:00Food Drive Donation!!!Just sold the following painting off of my
Etsy site. The BEST part is that the buyer will be donating it to a
Food Drive fundraiser. Always super excited to hear that my art will
help contribute to worthy causes!!! http://www.etsy.com/transaction/106681467
Steve Kohr Fine Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463701878911016862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282591810966192959.post-67339109204205852632012-12-05T09:05:00.000-08:002012-12-05T09:05:21.624-08:00The "Good Art Sells Itself" MythHere's a great post on various myths in regards to selling art.....online myths, gallery myths....all presented here and definitely worth thinking about!
http://theabundantartist.com/myth-good-art-sells-itself/Steve Kohr Fine Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463701878911016862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282591810966192959.post-3320870177442480242012-12-04T16:21:00.000-08:002012-12-04T16:21:01.021-08:00Holiday Gift IdeasThe Holidays are just around the corner! If you
are trying to come up with a gift idea for someone, how about a piece of
art - check out my online store! http://www.etsy.com/shop/stevekohr
Steve Kohr Fine Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463701878911016862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282591810966192959.post-30166140584878757172012-11-25T21:25:00.000-08:002012-11-25T21:27:33.498-08:00CYBER MONDAY SALE!CYBER MONDAY SALE! 50% OFF all of my postcards AND notecards. Would make a great XMAS gift for someone!!! Use code: 60ZCYBERSALE
http://www.zazzle.com/stevekohrfineart
Steve Kohr Fine Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463701878911016862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282591810966192959.post-89583366413104150942012-11-24T08:47:00.000-08:002012-11-24T08:47:50.259-08:00SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY!Hello everyone, hope you are having a nice
weekend! Today is Small Business Saturday - if you'd like to buy a
piece of art, or think it would make a nice present for someone, check
out my online store! http://www.etsy.com/shop/stevekohr
Steve Kohr Fine Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463701878911016862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282591810966192959.post-56660023583962203632012-11-08T11:58:00.000-08:002012-11-08T11:58:14.244-08:00VETERANS DAY SALE!!!VETERANS DAY SALE! Hi all, hope everyone is
having a good week! Zazzle is having another sale, 15% - 50% savings on
selected items NOW THRU MONDAY. Use savings code 50VETDAYSALE......I
have some nice items for sale!
Regards - Steve
http://www.zazzle.com/stevekohrfineart
Steve Kohr Fine Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463701878911016862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282591810966192959.post-65735768133720726282012-11-02T08:38:00.001-07:002012-11-02T08:38:46.787-07:00Sandy’s aftermath: How you can helpHi everyone - please consider donating to all of those in need as a result of Hurricane Sandy:
Sandy’s aftermath: How you can helpSteve Kohr Fine Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463701878911016862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282591810966192959.post-14346833668698241742012-11-01T19:43:00.002-07:002012-11-01T19:44:56.313-07:0050% OFF SALE!!!50% OFF SALE!! Hi everyone, I've placed some
of my artwork on greeting cards, note cards, and postcards on my Zazzle
site. These would make a great gift for someone, or you could use them
yourself to send to people! This sale is valid NOW THRU SUNDAY! Thanks
for checking it out!!! Regards - Steve http://www.zazzle.com/stevekohrfineart
Steve Kohr Fine Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463701878911016862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282591810966192959.post-66319677547665269522012-10-15T07:31:00.000-07:002012-10-15T07:32:01.494-07:00New Abstract Paintings for SaleGood Morning everyone - I've added about 10 new paintings to my Etsy site, some fun abstract paintings I did a few years ago, check them out!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/112174785/snowfall-original-abstract-gouache
Steve Kohr Fine Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463701878911016862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282591810966192959.post-69607191726090558162012-09-14T09:33:00.000-07:002012-09-14T09:33:54.537-07:00Sacramento Artists Council Fundraiser - Assisting Children in Need!Very happy and excited to be part of helping The Sacramento Artists Council raise money for art programs that assist at-risk children, children of homeless families, and fund 'adopt a school' art programs for Sacramento Regional Schools! Along with many other artists, I'll by showing my art at the 1st Annual Slider Cook-off and Beer Tasting Fundraiser on Saturday, September 29th, 2012. Steve Kohr Fine Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463701878911016862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282591810966192959.post-69054805119017756702012-09-12T08:50:00.000-07:002012-09-12T08:50:28.527-07:0050% OFF all Greeting Cards!Get 50% OFF all Greeting Cards on my Zazzle site NOW THRU SUNDAY!!! Use code: HCARDSAVINGShttp://www.zazzle.com/stormy_sea_greeting_card-137511812034851816
Steve Kohr Fine Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463701878911016862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282591810966192959.post-68000206691226212292012-09-11T10:17:00.000-07:002012-09-11T10:17:57.972-07:00New Greeting Cards - 50% OFF!I've added 3 new products to my Zazzle site based on my new seascape
paintings....now is the time to buy Greeting Cards because they are 50%
OFF NOW THRU SUNDAY!!! Use code: HCARDSAVINGS
http://www.zazzle.com/ocean_sunset_with_crashing_wave_greeting_card-137229574670641596
Steve Kohr Fine Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463701878911016862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282591810966192959.post-50164512468768590032012-09-09T22:04:00.002-07:002012-09-09T22:06:59.269-07:00Stormy Sea - Original Seascape Oil Painting 5x7I greatly enjoyed working on this 5x7 oil painting entitled, "Stormy Sea"....loved the interplay of light and shadow. Moonlight reflecting off the water can greatly aid in achieving a sense of drama.
For sale on my Etsy site for $150: http://www.etsy.com/listing/107971063/stormy-sea-original-seascape-oilSteve Kohr Fine Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463701878911016862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282591810966192959.post-71611077803865011792012-09-07T09:56:00.000-07:002012-09-07T09:56:34.378-07:00View From Lands End - Original Seascape Oil Painting 5x7Hi all, here's another 5x7 painting I
completed, "View From Lands End." This location is in the north-west
section of San Francisco, looking out towards the Pacific Ocean...there is a great trail here for walking/running, and of course lots of AMAZING views! Painting for sale on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/listing/108234413/view-from-lands-end-original-seascape
Steve Kohr Fine Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463701878911016862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282591810966192959.post-67915881506625318052012-08-31T13:49:00.001-07:002012-08-31T13:52:46.179-07:00Carmel Coast - Original Seascape Oil Painting 5x7Here is a typical scene in Carmel....a misty/foggy, mysterious setting
along the coast. This painting was inspired by a photo I took while
doing the 17 Mile Drive, and I thought it would make for an effective
composition. This painting was painted on a 5x7 primed linen canvas wood panel. It has also been varnished with a glossy finish.
For sale on my Etsy site: http://www.etsy.com/Steve Kohr Fine Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00463701878911016862noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7282591810966192959.post-86159854524501360032012-08-30T22:23:00.001-07:002012-08-31T13:50:25.954-07:00Ocean Sunset - Original Seascape Oil Painting 5x7Sunsets are incredibly beautiful, especially at the beach! I wanted to
capture a purple/red sunset in this painting, along with a crashing
wave. This painting was painted on a 5x7 primed linen canvas wood panel. It has also been varnished with a glossy finish. I have it listed for sale on my Etsy site:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/107970622/ocean-sunset-original-seascape-oil
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