Upcoming Events
Madeline Island School of the Arts at Santa Fe, NM, Feb 3-9, 2019 - February, 04 2019
Whistle Stop Studio Santa Barbara CA Feb17 -22, 2019 - February, 26 2018
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, best friend,artist, Diane Santarella and our dog, Rothko "The Wonder Dog" 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.
December 11, 2018
For many years I have enjoyed making hand painted cards for Christmas. These are popular with many of my closest friends to the point that if I miss sending them, I get questions as to why “we did not get our annual card?” Since I so much enjoy the chance […]
November 16, 2018
Another place to think, acrylic on paper I did my first Maine Workshop in 1976 and have never missed a year without teaching painting in Maine. Maine is the perfect spot to paint and think about painting. I would love to have you join me in June or July to […]
September 27, 2018
Not-So-Basic Basics with Skip Lawrence MISA West – Santa Fe Campus February 4-8, 2019 – Registration now open! Click here for more information and registration: http://bit.ly/2Cm2MvU Each day we will focus on a general concept of art that is applicable to every student no matter his or her level of […]