http://www.mollyhargarten.com Watercolor & Oil Artist based in Lafayette, Colorado Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:21:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I have to draw more. I have to draw more. I have to draw more. How many times have I said this to myself? About a million. This is what I have been doing. I have a small sketch book in my purse and ... http://www.mollyhargarten.com/2012/01/drawing-on-your-patience/ If you have ever taken a watercolor class from me you will be familiar with the above mantra. I actually make my students repeat it before we start painting! It can be scary to try something totally new and get caught in the comparison and negative vibes cycle…i.e. ... http://www.mollyhargarten.com/2012/01/another-mantra%e2%80%a6-it%e2%80%99s-only-paper/ Green or re-purposed art is all the rage these days, which provides countless ways to be creative AND help save our planet. Some items that I have used for past pieces is bubble wrap, string, plastic, wire, beads, cheese cloth, cardboard and hardware. I am going to experiment ... http://www.mollyhargarten.com/2012/01/pick-it-up-mix-it-up/ This year I'm going to learn how to make fused glass and incorporate it into my work…..my work being oil paintings and jewelry made with watercolors. I have always LOVED glass and found out that you can get a glass kiln that works in a microwave! Who knew? ... http://www.mollyhargarten.com/2012/01/glass-make-it-or-break-it/ The beginning of a new year is traditionally a time where we take stock in our lives; what we have accomplished, what we still want to do. I have taken some time to identify goals for my art work for the coming year. My first goal is to paint more ... http://www.mollyhargarten.com/2012/01/what-realistic-abstracts/ Purchase an array of one-of-a-kind Holiday Ornaments for 20% off at pARTiculars Art Gallery & Teaching Studio starting Dec. 26 and running to Jan. 7. Help support local artists and buy locally! Thanks for your support! http://www.mollyhargarten.com/2011/12/particulars-holiday-ornament-sale/ Here are a few images of some of the jewelry that I make from re-puropsed watercolors. They are available for purchase at pARTiculars Art Gallery and Teaching Studio, 401 S. Public Rd, Lafayette CO. http://www.mollyhargarten.com/2011/12/cut-ups-watercolor-jewelry/ I am teaching a Watercolor Color class for the months of Jan & Feb, 2012 at pARTiculars. We will be using the book Exploring Color by Nita Leland as our guide. Tha class is Wed AMs from 9-11 and takes place in the classroom at pARTiculars, 401 S. ... http://www.mollyhargarten.com/2011/12/color-class/ I am in the Winter Solstice Show at the Boulder Library Dec. 1-17, 2011. Sale days are Saturday, Dec. 10 & 17th from noon to 4 PM. The show is open during regular library hours for viewing. Hope to see you. http://www.mollyhargarten.com/2011/12/winter-solstice-show/ I got up this morning to a fresh blanket of snow and frost covering everything. How beautiful! I have to be some place today but I would rather stay home and paint.....mostly in black and white! http://www.mollyhargarten.com/2011/12/black-and-white/