My Painting Blog

Stage Harbor Lighthouse

2011-11-20T22:40:00.003-05:00

So much has happened since I last posted...shows, trips, the Cape Cod workshop to name a few. I promise I will get some photos together and chronicle the trip for you - it was an incredible weekend. This is a painting I did of one of the lighthouses in Chatham...
Soon I will be posting some upcoming events...stay tuned!

Plein Air Demonstration

2011-09-29T21:46:00.002-04:00

Join me for a plein air demonstration on Saturday, October 1 from 9am to 1pm at Wakefield's 3rd Annual Paint Out by the Lake at Lake Quannapowitt. Many local artists will be painting en plein air - fresh paint works will be available for viewing and purchase throughout the event! Contact pamdesign@verizon.net for more info...
Be sure to check out some of my pieces which will be on display at the Wakefield Savings Bank throughout the month!

Outdoor Art Festival!

2011-07-28T08:25:00.004-04:00

Join me at the Newburyport, MA Art on Bartlett Mall this Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Visit my website for more info! http://www.robinthornhill.com/

Fall Plein Air Workshop

2011-07-13T15:51:00.003-04:00

Only 2 spots left!! - Join me in October to paint the beautiful oceans and marshes of Cape Cod, Massachusetts. We will begin our experience on Friday the 15th with an informational cocktail hour at the top of a two story converted lighthouse with 360 degree views of the surrounding area, followed by two full days of painting on location in Chatham and surrounding towns. Please visit my website @ www.robinthornhill.com or call 603.339.1000 for more information!

Thank You!!

2011-06-08T19:09:00.004-04:00

This past Saturday I participated in The Essex Art Center's Annual Wet Paint Auction - a full day of plein air painting which is auctioned off later in the evening. This events helps provide art camps for underpriveleged children and was a huge success! Thank you to all that bid on/won this piece and also the piece that I entered into the silent auction!!!

Plein Air Workshop

2011-04-27T08:12:00.002-04:00

Join me in beautiful Cape Cod this fall for a fun weekend getaway! Visit my website: www.robinthornhill.com and click on the 'workshops' tab to get the details!!

Newburyport Art Walk

2011-04-14T16:20:00.002-04:00

Pastel Demonstration

2011-04-06T21:01:00.002-04:00

Thank you to all the members of the Concord Art Association that came to see my pastel demonstration today! Lots of great questions! I promised that I would complete the painting and post both stages for you to see....stay tuned - it's coming soon.

Pastel Demonstration

2011-04-04T22:44:00.002-04:00

Please join me for a free pastel demonstration on Wednesday, April 6 at the Concord Art Association. Click the title link to get more details from their website, or visit www.robinthornhill.com to visit my site for more info...click on the 'Events' tab. Hope to see you there!!

Now Offering Morning Classes!

2011-03-29T15:25:00.003-04:00

In addition to Monday evening classes, I am now offering a Monday morning class from 9:30am to noon starting in April. Please visit the 'Classes' section of my website by clicking the title link. Also, stay tuned for a plein air workshop that is in the works! Don't forget to stop by Anna Jaques Hospital to view the works I have on display!

Everett Arts Demo

2011-03-20T19:53:00.003-04:00

I would just like to thank the Everett Arts Association for inviting me to do an oil demonstration for them yesterday. I somehow managed to almost complete a painting in a short amount of time, and the people that attended were not only supportative, but were also a funny bunch! Thank you to my friends who came to support me. Congratulations to Christine, who won the demo piece in a raffle. Hope to see you all again sometime!

http://www.everettarts4.com/OurDemonstrators.html

Oil Painting Demonstration

2011-03-17T15:44:00.002-04:00

Join me on Saturday in Everett at the Parlin Memorial Library for a free oil painting demonstration.
Visit the 'events' page on my website for more details!

www.robinthornhill.com

3rd Portrait Class

2011-03-02T21:37:00.002-05:00

Here is the result of my 3rd portrait class. I really liked the model this week - the lighting and pose made it easier for me to separate my light shapes from my dark shapes, and I was able to get a better start than I did during my first class. I will post the end result after next week's class. As always, feel free to leave comments or suggestions...

2nd Class...

2011-02-21T08:51:00.004-05:00

Well, as I promised, here is the result from my second class. I am not happy with it - the finished image I had in my mind is definitely not what you see now. I am so used to painting landscapes, both from photos and en plein air, that I think I approached this the same way and it didn't work for me. I have been reading and watching videos that show a 'workshop' approach, and I hope to try it during my next class. In the meantime, Mark Hayden has assigned me 'homework' - self portrait studies. It will be difficult for me, but I am determined to figure this out! I'll keep you posted...

I think I should mention that this painting changed drastically from the first class. The model was great, but my view in class 2 was not the exact same so I needed to make the appropriate changes. On a positive note, I think the painting looks more like the model this week.

2011-02-09T14:08:00.005-05:00

Yikes! I am taking my first portrait painting class with Mark Hayden at the Essex Art Center. I was very slow to start and didn't get as much done as the other students did. The plan is to continue working on the same pose next week....

I will post my progress each week, even if it ends up disastrous! Feel free to make any comments - I will definitely take them into consideration!

The Winner is...

2011-02-08T15:36:00.002-05:00

The winner of the mini painting is Jeff Ventola! He responded almost immediately. Keep your eyes open in the next week of so for a similar offer!

Email Offer!

2011-02-07T16:42:00.003-05:00

I have been working on some very time consuming pieces lately and haven't felt as if I am accomplishing much, so today I painted a quick, small piece. I am offering this to my blog subscribers and to my website newsletter subscribers only - if you are interested in purchasing this painting, I will sell it to the first email offer I receive (you name the price!)!

fineart@robinthornhill.com

Thanks!

-robin

Happy New Year!

2011-01-03T08:28:00.003-05:00

I'm very excited to start the new year with some serious goals. Keeping an art journal of goals, self-expectations and accomplishments is one of my resolutions that I have already started - off to a good start!!

I have posted my winter classes schedule on my blog and on my website - check it out and let me know if you have any questions!

Happy New Year, everyone!!

Lowell's Boat Shop Holiday Open House

2010-11-30T09:31:00.003-05:00

Join me this weekend for art, food and fun at the Lowell Boat Shop's Annual Holiday Open House. Over 150 pieces from local artists will be on display and for sale. The preview party starts at 6:30 Friday evening, and the fun continues throughout the weekend. Click on the title link to visit the boat shop's website for details. Hope to see you there!

I have a piece hanging at the Newburyport Art Association's Holiday Show - the reception is Friday evening also. Make a night of it and visit both!

Open Studios - Huge Fun!

2010-11-22T08:25:00.003-05:00

As you know, Amesbury held its Open Studio Tour the weekend of the 12th - we had so much fun! Tons of people stopped by our studios to mingle, eat and enjoy art. Thanks again to all that came to the event to support me and see my paintings, to those who purchased art and for all the encouragement, compliments and constructive criticism - I appreciate it all!!!

Greater Salem Art Asc. Demonstration

2010-11-16T20:05:00.005-05:00

This is as far as I got during this demonstration; I only had an hour and 15 minutes to work on it, and I was also talking and answering questions as I worked...

The top image is the completed piece. I promised everyone that attended the demo that I would post both images for them to compare. I hope I didn't disappoint!!

Open Studio Tours!

2010-11-07T20:44:00.002-05:00

Enjoy an evening of art and entertainment this coming Friday during the Open Studio Tours in Amesbury. Come by and visit me Friday evening during the artist's reception between 5:30pm and 8:30pm, Saturday between 10am and 4pm or Sunday between 12pm and 4pm at the Artists' Muse Studios, 9 Water Street. Click the title link for more information on participating studios.

Thank You!

2010-09-26T21:23:00.005-04:00

This is the piece I painted en plein air on Saturday to benefit Newburyport's Friends For Peace Wet Paint Out. I wasn't able to attend the auction, but I am told that my piece sold to a wonderful couple from Newburyport! Thank you!! Thank you to all who donated and supported the cause, and to all of my friends that that came by to cheer me on, stopped by to see the finished piece, and to those of you that attended the auction...your support means the world to me. THANK YOU!

Join Me!

2010-09-24T15:10:00.002-04:00

Join me Saturday, September 25, 2010 between 8am and 2pm while I paint the marsh along the Plum Island Turnpike! Afterward, attend the live auction of all the wet paintings done during the day by lots of talented local artists to benefit Friend for Peace. Click the link above for details!!

Andover Art in the Park

2010-09-15T08:20:00.003-04:00

This past Saturday was Andover's Art in the Park. I was very fortunate to have placed 1st in the Oil Painting category and to also win Best of Show! It was quite an exciting day for me - the weather was beautiful and I was blessed to chat with lots of new people and old friends too!! Thank you to all who came and all who invested in my work.