Because of the recent water damage sustained by the building, this exhibit is being immediately and safely relocated to the Essex County Public Library. TAG welcomes neighbor artists from CBAA: Barbara BrennanNancy BrittleConnie CanbyAndrea ClementRita KovachKathryn MurrayWendy YoungKathy Waltermire...
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Cate Kauffman’s painting demonstration explored how she tackles a new figurative piece in oils from start and to finish. She shared how she begins with a photo and makes decisions about what will go in, what will not, and how she resolves issues with likeness and palette choices. Cate does do commissioned portrait work....
Continue readingThe TAG 2022 Summer Art Camp wrapped up a successful session on Friday, July 29th. This diverse class of 14 budding artists tried their hand at a number of different projects including collage, string art, drawing objects from real life, painting Van Gogh’s Sunflowers and a whole lot more. Watch a video to share...
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Working in oil and cold wax is one way to develop texture and form, using your own unique personality to create artwork. Learn the basics of cold wax painting and experiment with a variety of materials with this fun method. Develop design skills and create starts that will become paintings that “speak to you.”...
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Sergeant JAN 12 Today we celebrate the birth of John Singer Sargent. He was born in Florence in 1856 to American parents and spent most of his life in Europe. He studied in Paris and soon became a star student. His early interest was the landscape, but later he became known for his portraits...
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Women and Children: Moments in Time ABOUT THE ARTIST Catherine (Cate) Kauffman is a resident of the Northern Neck near Burgess. Growing up with an artistic Mother, it was natural for Cate to have a pencil or paintbrush in her hand. As a teenager she was selected along with a small group of her...
Continue readingAt almost 96, Barbara M. Collins has painted across two centuries. An Orange County, Virginia resident, she has traveled the world and with her watercolors, she has explored its wonders and its secrets. “Once our children went away to college, my husband and I signed up for an oil painting class. I went on...
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