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100(almost) Accomplishments in 2011: Surprised What I Learned!
Carol McIntyre, Colorado artist, lists her nearly one hundred accomplishments in 2011 and what she learned from the activity.
10 Secrets to Becoming a Better Painter
Colorado artist Carol McIntyre poses a challenge to artists and how to become better painters, ceramicists, etc.
Watch My Abstract Painting “Crenulated” Progress Step-by-Step
Colorado artist, Carol McIntyre shows the step-by-step painting process of her abstract painting fused with realism. Painting is inspired by centuries old stone wall in Southern France.
What is Your State Insect? 32 Huge Metal Butterflies Land in Colorado Springs
Colorado artist Carol McIntyre displays her large metal butterfly, one of 32 butterflies, that are stationed all over Colorado Springs this summer. They will be auctioned Sept 17th to raise funds for local arts programs.
Jaw Surgery Temporarily Takes Me Away from My Easel
Though professional protocols strongly suggest that I not notify supporters and collectors of health matters, I am taking a detour because I believe more people need to know about sleep disorders. I have sleep apnea which is more common among people of my age, particularly women, than is believed. When diagnosed with sleep apnea, you [...]
The Monet Magnet & a Great Party! – My Last Day in Giverny, France
Previous to my trip to Givery, I questioned all of the notoriety bestowed upon Claude Monet. Now I understand and agree that it is warranted. He was before his time in so many ways, and driven to pursue his dreams, despite several tragedies and hardships. Is this a door to one of Monet’s studios? At one [...]
Illegal Behavior While Painting in Monet Gardens! – Day 8 in France
Every morning at our Inn we were greeted with fresh croissants, coffee, homemade jams, etc. If the weather cooperated, we ate outside. You are correct, we never went hungry during our entire 9 days. Following breakfast, Elizabeth Mowry, an internationally known pastel artist and our instructor/hostess, started a demonstration for us to watch. These demos [...]
Travel to Étretat & Honfleur, France – Day 7 of Art Trip to Giverny
Did Monet and his fellow artist buddies make Étretat famous through their impressionist paintings? I do not know, but I am sure there are many of us who would not have seen or heard of this rock outcropping into the sea, if we had not seen one or more of Monet’s paintings. Ten of us [...]
Monet’s Gardens in the Mist & the Impressionists Museum – Giverny, Day 5
The weather goddess decided that we had had too much lovely summer weather, so we woke up to rain and thunderstorms. Frankly, my psyche needed the break from all of the activity the last 4 days, and I welcomed the change. However, the heavy rains stopped right after breakfast, and someone suggested it would be [...]
To the Market & Other Gardens of Giverny – Day 4
Before leaving for France, I dutifully did some research about the area surrounding Giverny. I discovered there was a Sat. morning market in Vernon, a city just 4km up the road. So our schedule was changed and most of us went to the market. I had great fun buying clothes, as well as some soaps,hats, [...]