http://www.mollyhargarten.com Watercolor & Oil Artist based in Lafayette, Colorado Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:49:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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! http://www.mollyhargarten.com/2010/03/spring-is-in-the-air/ 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 ... http://www.mollyhargarten.com/2010/02/minnesota-winter/ 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. ... http://www.mollyhargarten.com/2010/02/vermeer/ Well, I finally did. I joined Facebbok. It will be another place to post images of my art work. http://www.mollyhargarten.com/2010/02/i-joined-facebook/ 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! http://www.mollyhargarten.com/2010/02/good-news/ '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 ... http://www.mollyhargarten.com/2010/01/painting-snow/ 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. http://www.mollyhargarten.com/2010/01/try-something-different/ [gallery columns="4"] http://www.mollyhargarten.com/2010/01/recent-watercolors/ 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'. http://www.mollyhargarten.com/2010/01/new-images/ [caption id="attachment_727" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Venice Palm"][/caption]12 oils and watercolors will hang here through the end of January. Please stop by to see them. 5660 Sioux Drive, Boulder, CO. http://www.mollyhargarten.com/2010/01/east-boulder-rec-center/