Merci, Brioude!
7/26/2011 6:04:06 AM
Well, time flies by quickly especially when you are having a great time. The 2011 Biennial of Watercolors ended on the 23rd with much success, having welcomed more than 8,000 visitors from all over France and other countries during two weeks. The weather has been on the cooler side with more rain than usual, but everyone - artists, visitors, and volunteers who worked tirelessly every day - was very happy with the results.
As for me, after four workshops and five demonstrations (free for the public), the event was not just to exhibit my works but more about meeting people and other [...]
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June 2011 Bold Brush Painting Competition
7/20/2011 5:30:58 PM
My watercolor painting "Oceanside Habor, San Diego I" has been awarded Outstanding Watercolor in the recent Bold Brush Painting Competition. I would like to thank FineArtStudioOnline for this special recognition!
I am also happy to announce that this painting has been donated to the San Diego Watercolor Society for the Opportunity Drawing to be held at the opening reception of our 31st International Exhibition on October 7, 2011. The funds raised will be used to help cover the expenses of the exhibit.
Oceanside Harbor, San Diego I
Click here for an enlarged view of this painting.
Media: Original watercolor on paperImage Size: 14.25 x 21.5 [...]
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My Watercolor Workshops in Brioude, France
7/15/2011 12:29:21 AM
I had a wonderful time for two days this week, on July 11 and 12, with my students who attended my watercolor workshop. During the Biennale d'Aquarelle in Brioude, France where I am currently exhibiting my paintings, I offer two 2-day classes (the next one will be July 18 and 19).
The focus of my courses is "how to capture light and atmosphere in watercolor painting." My students traveled from various parts of France and other European countries and, boy, did they work hard! Needless to say, their enthusiasm was very inspirational for me - I did two demos a day; a lot of questions were asked and answered; [...]
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2011 Biennale d'Aquarelle in Brioude, France
7/7/2011 12:18:56 AM
I am pleased to announce my participation in the 2011 Biennale d'Aquarelle which takes place in Brioude in the beautiful Auvergne region of central France.
With the July 8 opening, they will kick off an exciting 2-week watercolor biennial, the biggest of its kind in France or quite possibly in all of Europe. All the selected artists were juired in by a distinguished panel of judges, and they represent France and other countries. Thousands are expected to visit, meet the artists and attend one or more of dozens of workshops, lectures and demos.
My previous and first exhibition back in 2009 as the first exhibitor from [...]
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More Paintings of Istanbul, Turkey
7/5/2011 4:02:02 PM
In Istanbul, it doesn’t take long for any first-time visitors to notice a loud melodic male voice coming from a mosque several times a day. My Turkish friend told me five times a day this Islamic call to prayer is announced via a public address system.
Since there are so many mosques, or camii as they are called in Turkish, chances are you are almost always within an easy reach of one, especially in the old part of the city. As soon as you hear the "song," you will see many local people, mostly grown men and some boys, cleanse their hands and feet and [...]
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Istanbul - where the East meets the West
7/3/2011 9:06:46 PM
The land where the East meets the West… Istanbul has been the crossroads of cultures for many centuries. For someone like me who grew up in the Far East and has been exposed to the western culture almost all my life, it is simply a fascinating place.
Bosphorus River that flows from the Black Sea runs through the city, and people in Istanbul often refer to one side as European and the other Asian in their conversations. In fact, they may live on one side and go to work or school on the other; and they may cross one of the bridges [...]
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