Molly Hargarten Art

Spring is in the Air!

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:48:17 +0000

I am noticing that a few crocus have popped their heads up in my garden. I can’t wait to get outside and paint the yellow-green of new growth and the beautiful rich spots of pure color, also known as tulips, my favorite flower!

Minnesota Winter

admin — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:25:17 +0000

I’m in Minnesota visiting my family and am struck with how beautiful the fallen snow is. The bare trees cast intricate shadows across the rolling hills. To paint cast shadows, include a combination of hard and soft edges, use a cool color and vary the darkness within the shadow.

Vermeer

admin — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 22:41:19 +0000

I spent some time watching a DVD about Johannes Vermeer, an artist that lived in Holland in the 1600’s. His use of light was exquisite as well as his use of perspective, both resulted in engaging and unique compositions. I felt enlightened and inspired after this experience. Try it! It’s a great way to expand your artistic thinking.

I joined Facebook

admin — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 20:26:21 +0000

Well, I finally did. I joined Facebbok. It will be another place to post images of my art work.

Good News!

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:09:47 +0000

The art cooperative where I am a member, pARTiculars, just won an award along with Lafayette Cultural Arts Commission. We won the “Spirit of Lafayette” award to honor our accomplishments for bringing Art Night Out to Old Town! Cool Beans!

Painting Snow

admin — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:51:21 +0000

‘White as new fallen snow’ is a misnomer. As an artist, when you look at snow you will see many different colors, usually reflections of the sky, the surrounding trees and buildings. When you paint snow, use light washes of blues, pinks and warm colors. You can use shadows of nearby objects to help show snow drifts.

Try Something Different

admin — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 21:20:03 +0000

Want to add another dimension to your watercolors? Have fun and experiment with different textures. Use non-traditional objects to create special effects…like bubble wrap, plastic wrap and cardboard. Mix it up and be adventurous.

Recent Watercolors

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 01:19:09 +0000

New Images

admin — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:36:45 +0000

Hi. I loaded a few new images on this website. Check out recent watercolors and recent oils. Look for ‘French Market’, ‘Cardinals’ and ‘Yellow & Black Birds’.

East Boulder Rec Center

admin — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 21:36:12 +0000

Venice Palm

12 oils and watercolors will hang here through the end of January. Please stop by to see them.
5660 Sioux Drive, Boulder, CO.