Upcoming Events
Southern Arizona Watercolor Society - February 14, 2012
Springmaid Beach Watermedia, Myrtle Beach, SC - March 11, 2012
Richmond Art Workshops, Richmond, VA - March 19, 2012
I'm Skip Lawrence, an Artist and Teacher
I am passionate about art. I love making it, sharing it, talking about it, looking at it, and teaching it. I have been at it since I was twelve and there was never any doubt in my mind that I would spend my life in art. I am very fortunate to be able to say that I have.
I share that with my wife, artist, Diane Santarella and our dog, Simon in our home and studio in rural, central Maryland. When I am not teaching or painting I can be found on a local stream, fly fishing or playing a round of golf or enjoying an exhibit at an art museum.
Recent Blog Posts
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A List of Rules for Thinking About ART
January 24, 2012
Diane Santarella , my creative and thoughtful wife, has this list hanging off her easel. She also has the list given to us by Richard Diebenkorn (That I will share later) . The list is by Sister Corita Kent of The Immaculate Heart College Art Department. I think it is worth…
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Art and Philosophy
January 20, 2012
I must admit to being a bit cautious about addressing the subject of the “what” and “why” we paint (make art) for fear that some will hear accusation in my words. It is not my intent to devalue anyone who invests their time and energy in making art. Or to set up…
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How to Use Watercolor Like Oil Paint?
January 7, 2012
The blog post: “Oil, Watercolor, and Acrylic – Each is Great” prompted this question from a reader, “Tell us how you use watercolor like oil paint.” Traditionally watercolors have the reputation of only looking good when applied in such a way that features transparency. If you like the watercolors of John Singer Sargent,…
