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Teacher Student

October 5, 2018 by Laraine Armenti, visual artist

It can be a mark of pride in art to be self-taught, to be an Autodidact, Visionary, or Outsider artist. To a degree all artists can claim the title of being self-taught, despite Abe Lincoln's warning that, “He who represents himself has a fool for a client.” Hours lead to years of blind groping for uncertain results that truly place one face to face with oneself. There are also those who believe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Oil, Painting, Still-life Indoor Tagged With: limited palette, workshops

Teaching Assistant — Figure

November 9, 2012 by Laraine Armenti, visual artist

black, white and ochre

Contre-jour, oil on canvas, 14 x 11 inches (36 x 28 cm), 2012; titanium white and lamp black, on yellow ochre ground Man, oil on canvas, 14 x 11 inches (36 x 28 cm), 2012; yellow ochre, titanium white, and lamp black Seated Man, oil on canvas, 14 x 11 inches (36 x 28 cm), 2012; venetian red, lemon yellow, ultramarine, titanium white … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Figure, Oil, Painting, Teaching Tagged With: limited palette

Porch Table

July 4, 2009 by Laraine Armenti, visual artist

Porch Table, gouache on paper, 7 x 8 in (17.78 x 20.32 cm), 7/3/2009 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gouache & Watercolor, Painting, Still-life Indoor Tagged With: gin, limited palette, porch, table

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