Dore’s Art Blog!
An informal forum for art resources, news and advice for artists and art lovers alike!
August Special
Hello Everyone! August is my birthday month and I want to celebrate with you! To help me celebrate I am
Read MoreBob’s Words of Wit and Wisdom
My dear friend Katie gifted me a book titled “Happy Little Accidents, the Wit and Wisdom of Bob Ross”. Bob
Read MoreDoes art imitate life, or life imitate art?
Do you remember the question “Does art imitate life, or life imitate art?” There are many ways to think about,
Read MorePainting Marathon
Awl………………….. Four new paintings done this week for classes in July! Busy….. but fun! Do you love the Blue jay?!
Read MoreCreative Block – Unblock It
Did you ever just have your mind go blank? You are sitting in front of your canvas, sketch pad, clay
Read MoreNew Experiences!
Hello everyone! I just wanted to share a wonderful experience I had with some wonderful young men and women at
Read MoreGreat to be Painting Again!
My first week back after having pneumonia – and it’s great to be back! Not painting for 2 weeks was
Read MoreArt Lessons – Paintings
Good Afternoon Friends – is it not a lovely day today? Yes, I am inside at my computer… but just
Read MoreBeautiful Day!
Hello Friends! I am so glad you stopped by! What a beautiful day! Hope you all will have a chance
Read MoreBob’s Wisdom
Good Evening Everyone! I hope the snow we had did not discourage you…. spring is coming! I thought tonight I
Read MoreI can’t find my brushes………
No worries! You can still paint!!!! Have you ever painted with a sponge? Or a pallet knife? Or Q-tips? Or
Read MoreThe Power of Color
Art can help you express your feelings….. or art can help you make someone else feel something…. Art can convey
Read MoreClasses – New Location – New Time
Hello Painters! I have great news! I think is it great, and I hope you will, too! I am now
Read MoreHow do I choose paintings???
Happy Sunday! Thank you for stopping by! I was recently asked, several times, “How do you choose paintings for class?”
Read MoreWet-on-Wet Base Paint III…
...The final installment! We did Liquid White! We did Liquid Clear! Last, but not least - Liquid Black. Liquid Black
Read MoreWet-on-Wet Base Paint II
Liquid Clear is exciting to use - it will give the wet-on-wet base coat needed, but IT WILL NOT dilute
Read MoreWet-on-Wet Base Paint
Bob Ross Wet-on-Wet technique requires us to make our canvas "wet". For this, we apply Liquid White, Liquid Clear or
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