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Monday, January 30, 2012

Henry The Studio Dog: Henry's Town Tour

Henry The Studio Dog: Henry's Town Tour: Notes From Henry's World Henry took a trip to town this morning. He was greeted at two bank drive in windows with treats, at the county d...

Friday, January 27, 2012

Tree Painter: Pines at Merritt Island Wildlife Preserve

Tree Painter: Pines at Merritt Island Wildlife Preserve: Tree Paintings Notes From my Tree Journal This was a wonderful part of the wildlife preserve, right off the paved road. I was there arou...

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Artists in Residence Project: Linda's Mini Residency at Fair Oaks January 22nd,...

Artists in Residence Project: Linda's Mini Residency at Fair Oaks January 22nd,...: Collins Field in Winter Rye 9x12 inches acrylic on birch panel Field Three 5x7 inches acrylic on canvas Rim of the Dry Pond Henry surveys...

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Artists in Residence Project: Sea Grapes at Canaveral National Seashore

Artists in Residence Project: Sea Grapes at Canaveral National Seashore: Landscape Paintings Notes From my Residency Journal One of the most impressive, beautiful plants I saw at Canaveral National Seashore wa...

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Tree Painter: Red Cedar Trees

Tree Painter: Red Cedar Trees: Tree Paintings Notes From my Tree Journal My favorite trees at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge were the big ancient...

Friday, January 13, 2012

Artists in Residence Project: Now I begin to Paint

Artists in Residence Project: Now I begin to Paint: Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge 1 Notes From the New Smyrna Residency I finished my ...

Tree Painter: Notes From My Adventure to Volusia County

Tree Painter: Notes From My Adventure to Volusia County: Notes From My Tree Blog I just returned from a five day residency in Volusia County. The highlight of the trip for me was the diversity of ...

Artists in Residence Project: A Complete Success-The new Smyrna Residency

Artists in Residence Project: A Complete Success-The new Smyrna Residency: My New Smyrna Residency I just returned from my first 2012 residency with Mary Jane Volkmann. She will tell you her own story. Thanks so mu...

Monday, January 09, 2012

Artists in Residence Project: Linda's Fair Oaks Mini Residency 01/08/12

Artists in Residence Project: Linda's Fair Oaks Mini Residency 01/08/12: Field One 8x10 inches acrylic on birch panel alla prima on location Notes From My Fair Oaks Residence Journal I leave for my New Smyrna...

Saturday, January 07, 2012

Tree Painter: Working on a tough tree painting

Tree Painter: Working on a tough tree painting: Tree Paintings Notes From My Tree Painting Journal Right now I'm working on a tough little 9x12 painting of trees at the river. It is gi...

Wednesday, January 04, 2012

Henry The Studio Dog: Exercise is Good

Henry The Studio Dog: Exercise is Good: Notes From Henry's World Frenchies aren't exactly high energy dogs as they grow older. Henry is the ultimate couch potato. He would sleep...

Sunday, January 01, 2012

Henry The Studio Dog: Henry's Favorite Lap

Henry The Studio Dog: Henry's Favorite Lap: Henry's World Henry's favorite lap belongs to his Aunt Becky. My sister, Becky Kalb is retired and likes to watch TV, so Henry is the luck...

Saturday, December 31, 2011

Henry The Studio Dog: Henry's Toy Adventures

Henry The Studio Dog: Henry's Toy Adventures: I have discovered after much trial and error that the best dog toys for Henry are either hard rubber or the cloth toys with no stuffing in t...

Friday, December 30, 2011

Henry The Studio Dog: Henry's Style Points

Henry The Studio Dog: Henry's Style Points: Henry understands the importance of being a well dressed dog. After all, he is the ambassador for his Mom's art studio. He plays host ther...

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Tree Painter: Playing Around With my Five Color Palette

Tree Painter: Playing Around With my Five Color Palette: Work in Progress Tree Paintings Notes From My Tree Journal I go back to this five color palette each winter. I really love it. It is a g...

Monday, December 26, 2011

Tree Painter: The Physics of Trees

Tree Painter: The Physics of Trees: Tree Paintings This very interesting tree information came from NPR and National Geographic Hurricanes topple plenty of trees, but when ...

Sunday, December 25, 2011

Tree Painter: A conversation about trees

Tree Painter: A conversation about trees: Tree Paintings Notes From my Tree Journal I had an interesting discussion with my friend Teresa yesterday. She is a school teacher. She ...

Artists in Residence Project: Our Next Residency

Artists in Residence Project: Our Next Residency: New Smyrna Waves Notes From my Residency Journal We will soon be on our way to New Smyrna Beach for a week's residency thanks to our gene...

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Tree Painter: Painting Trees en mass

Tree Painter: Painting Trees en mass: Tree Paintings Notes From My Tree Journal Painting a large mass of trees can be difficult and confusing to the beginner. It is easier to...

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Tree Painter: Oak Trees

Tree Painter: Oak Trees: Tree Paintings Notes From My Tree Journal A reader inquired about Bur Oak trees. I was not familiar with them because they don't grow ar...

Saturday, December 17, 2011

Tree Painter: A question from a Reader-Notes From MY Tree Journa...

Tree Painter: A question from a Reader-Notes From MY Tree Journa...: Tree Paintings Notes From my Tree Journal A reader wrote to ask for information on tree roots. I found this excellent web site giving lo...

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Artists in Residence Project: Our February Residency House

Artists in Residence Project: Our February Residency House: The House at Fair Oaks I like to show the houses we stay in for residencies. This photo was taken by Fair Oaks resident photographer, Mag...

Saturday, December 10, 2011

Tree Painter: Richardson Farm

Tree Painter: Richardson Farm: Tree Paintings Notes From my Tree Journal This scene is classic north Florida. Huge Live Oak trees with cattle. You can see this on almos...

Sunday, December 04, 2011

Artists in Residence Project: Linda's Mini Residency 12/04/2011

Artists in Residence Project: Linda's Mini Residency 12/04/2011: The Orchard Fair Oaks has an impressive orchard with a variety of citrus fruits. Rick helped me gather a crate full to take home. As Henry...

Thursday, December 01, 2011

Tree Painter: The Work in Progress

Tree Painter: The Work in Progress: Tree Paintings Notes From My Tree Journal I have made some progress on this 18x24 painting this week. I expect to finish it tomorrow unl...

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Artists in Residence Project: Linda's Mini Residency 11/27/2011

Artists in Residence Project: Linda's Mini Residency 11/27/2011: Fair Oaks Dry Pond 9x12 inches acrylic on birch panel Field Three at Fair Oaks Henry Blondheim and Shane Knellinger Notes From My Fair O...

Friday, November 25, 2011

Tree Painter: Tuscawilla Prairie Trees

Tree Painter: Tuscawilla Prairie Trees: Tree Paintings Notes From my Tree Journal I've been doing a few small paintings of trees at Tuscawilla Prairie. Last week when I was t...

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Artists in Residence Project: This Week's Mini Residency-Tuscawilla Prairie

Artists in Residence Project: This Week's Mini Residency-Tuscawilla Prairie: Mary Jane Works Fast Linda in the Shade Today Mary Jane and I adventured to Tuscawilla Prairie, about 15 miles from Gainesville. This ...

Six Artists Six Prairies: A Day at Tuscawilla Prairie

Six Artists Six Prairies: A Day at Tuscawilla Prairie: Charles Dickinson Hard at Work Mary Jane Volkmann With a Lovely Painting in Progress Linda Blondheim Enjoys the Prairie View Steve Andrew...

Monday, November 21, 2011

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Artists in Residence Project: The Little House

Artists in Residence Project: The Little House: Our Frequent Residence  Notes From the Residence File I have a fondness for many of the vacation homes and condos we stay in. It is like r...

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Artists in Residence Project: Fair Oaks CypressA "Mini" ResidencyToday, Mary ...

Artists in Residence Project: Fair Oaks Cypress
A "Mini" Residency
Today, Mary ...
: Fair Oaks Cypress  A "Mini" Residency Today, Mary Jane and I headed for my favorite place, Fair Oaks , to check out the fall glory. The c...

Monday, November 14, 2011

Artists in Residence Project: Our First Residency

Artists in Residence Project: Our First Residency: Our first residency will be in beautiful New Smyrna Beach, Florida. We will explore the National Seashore, Spruce Creek, The Loop and other ...

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Saturday, November 12, 2011

Tree Painter: Figuring Out Light

Tree Painter: Figuring Out Light: Tree Paintings Notes From My Tree Journal I apologise for the wrong rotation of this image. I can't seem to get blogger to insert it in t...

Thursday, November 10, 2011

Wednesday, November 09, 2011

Tree Painter: Trees with a Painting Knife

Tree Painter: Trees with a Painting Knife: Tree Paintings  Notes From my Tree Journal Saturday I taught a knife painting workshop in my Loft Studio. Naturally I used trees as my su...

Tuesday, November 08, 2011

Sunday, November 06, 2011

Tree Painter: A Fun Study

Tree Painter: A Fun Study: Tree Paintings Today's Plein Air Study 5x7 inches I painted at an event today at a lovely farm that was new to me. I like to do small for...

Tree Painter: A Fun Study

Tree Painter: A Fun Study: Tree Paintings Today's Plein Air Study 5x7 inches I painted at an event today at a lovely farm that was new to me. I like to do small for...

Monday, October 31, 2011

Tree Painter: Color Mixing Research

Tree Painter: Color Mixing Research: Canaveral Seashore Paintings Notes From My Color Mixing Journal I know this is a tree journal but my travels take me to many locations wi...

Sunday, October 30, 2011

Six Artists Six Prairies: CTF Fall Round Up

Six Artists Six Prairies: CTF Fall Round Up: Mark Your Calendar Sunday, November 6, 2011 Hans and Debbie Tanzler's Cypress Grove Farm Waldo, Alachua County, Florida See horse and car...

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Tree Painter: What Trees Can Do in an Urban Environment

Tree Painter: What Trees Can Do in an Urban Environment: What Can Trees Do For You? Shade Trees make our homes and neighborhoods cooler, reducing utility bills in the summer. The appearance of a ...

Monday, October 17, 2011

Tree Painter: Spreading Beauty in My World

Tree Painter: Spreading Beauty in My World: Tree Paintings Notes From my Tree Journal I spend a lot of time out in the fields at farms and ranches and I travel a few times each year...

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Saturday, October 15, 2011

Tree Painter: Neighborhood Farm

Tree Painter: Neighborhood Farm: Tree Paintings Notes From My Tree Journal I discovered this farm about two miles from my painting stiudio three years ago. It is a lovely...

Friday, October 14, 2011

Tree Painter: Painting Trees on Location

Tree Painter: Painting Trees on Location: Tree Paintings Notes From My Painting Journal A reader commented last night on painting out in the fields rather than in the studio. I'v...

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Tree Painter: Wekiva Trees

Tree Painter: Wekiva Trees: Tree Paintings Notes From my Tree Journal Wekiva State Park is a favorite place for me to paint. I get to go for a week each year and li...

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Tree Painter: Tree are a Gift

Tree Painter: Tree are a Gift: Tree Paintings Notes From My Tree Journal Trees are a favorite subject for me as a painter and they always have been. Yes, I am a tree h...

Saturday, October 08, 2011

Tree Painter: Studying A Tree Trunk

Tree Painter: Studying A Tree Trunk: Tree Paintings 8x10 inches acrylic on Source Tek panel Notes From my Tree Journal This was a great tree to study. It is growing in the wo...

Thursday, October 06, 2011

Tree Painter: Playing with my Florida Winter Palette

Tree Painter: Playing with my Florida Winter Palette: Tree Paintings Notes From My Tree Journal I did this painting today with the same palette as my painting yesterday. I will try to get a ...

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Wednesday, October 05, 2011

Tree Painter: A nice tree palette for Florida

Tree Painter: A nice tree palette for Florida: Tree Paintings Notes From My Tree Journal I did this 9x12 painting today and I really enjoyed it. I had no problems with it which leads ...

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Tree Painter: The Struggle

Tree Painter: The Struggle: Tree Paintings Notes From My Tree Journal My artist's ego took a beating this week from a couple of sources and I've been having some t...

Monday, October 03, 2011

Six Artists Six Prairies: Mark Your Calendars!

Six Artists Six Prairies: Mark Your Calendars!: “Last Child in the Woods” author Richard Louv struck such a chord with the staff and board of ACT that we brought him to Gainesville in 2006...

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Sunday, October 02, 2011

Tree Painter: Cracks in Tree Trunk

Tree Painter: Cracks in Tree Trunk: Tree Paintings Notes From My Tree Journal A reader wrote to ask why tree trunks crack. Here is some information on that: Trunk Cracks an...

Friday, September 30, 2011

Six Artists Six Prairies: From the Alachua Conservation Trust Newsletter

Six Artists Six Prairies: From the Alachua Conservation Trust Newsletter: Six Artists – Six Prairies It can be said that inspiration is the life’s blood of our species; without it, we would not have evolved to...

Tree Painter: Tree Portraits

Tree Painter: Tree Portraits: Tree Paintings Notes From My Tree Journal Painting Tree Portraits Most landscape painters paint trees en mass in a scene. Doing a por...

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Tree Painter: Tree Trunks

Tree Painter: Tree Trunks: Tree Paintings  Why Do People Paint Tree Trunks?  A reader asked this question. Here is what my research revealed: From E-How.com If yo...

Tree Painter: Painting from My Recent Experience

Tree Painter: Painting from My Recent Experience: Tree Paintings Notes From my Tree Journal A couple of weeks ago I observed the beautiful site of a dark indigo sky with powerful light i...

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Tree Painter: Formulas

Tree Painter: Formulas: Tree Paintings Notes From my Tree Journal One of the problems with rules is that conditions can change very quickly. Nothing is set in s...

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Six Artists Six Prairies: On a prairie tour with Hutch

Six Artists Six Prairies: On a prairie tour with Hutch: This morning we went to Prairie Creek Lodge to meet with “Hutch” (Robert Hutchinson), the Executive Director of the Alachua Conservation Tru...