tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88843454702371005002024-02-07T21:17:39.377-07:00Valorie Snyder ArtFor Art Lovers, Collectors, and Painting Students.
Colorado artist creates custom portraits, landscapes, and still life oil paintings.Valoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959862364242298099noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884345470237100500.post-38930149300881401392022-02-08T10:56:00.002-07:002022-02-08T11:02:59.736-07:00Thank you Arapahoe Community College!<p><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">I have retired from teaching at Arapahoe Community College, but not from painting and teaching</span></span><span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif">!<span style="color: #660000; font-weight: bold;"> </span></span></span></span></p><div style="color: #660000;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial;">Thank you to everyone in the ACC Community Education office for your support and friendship during my 15+ years of teaching at ACC. I have enjoyed knowing and working with every one of you. It's been a wonderful run with you all. </span></div><div style="color: #660000;"><br /></div>Valoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959862364242298099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884345470237100500.post-30921592192919243932020-10-22T12:50:00.002-07:002020-10-22T12:50:45.679-07:00Oil Painting Class moved to ROXArts Gallery<p> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG1sOjQfOfe6fbhSG492xi4maqiHf9ZQFUXdnZw2uCzreMnzuO7-CDtJ-i6f0byZXp8V0xHkEe9yL5dqeYcSyIm-cFGwBHq2bhtUm33ltDGcEHwnQjTZsVqHc7-u8Vb6GQrIKpOMrY-u7f/s1000/Adj+my+class+at+Rox101.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="963" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG1sOjQfOfe6fbhSG492xi4maqiHf9ZQFUXdnZw2uCzreMnzuO7-CDtJ-i6f0byZXp8V0xHkEe9yL5dqeYcSyIm-cFGwBHq2bhtUm33ltDGcEHwnQjTZsVqHc7-u8Vb6GQrIKpOMrY-u7f/s320/Adj+my+class+at+Rox101.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thank you ROXArts Gallery(!) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>for your warm welcome to my advanced painting
class, when we had to find another class location. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My students enjoy painting in the gallery
classroom and are continually inspired by the wide variety of styles, media,
and subjects of the art works all around the gallery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They also feel safe, as we wear masks, stay apart while painting, and
disinfect the classroom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTAX30Pz2kZHRc6_Cvjuys01mAakmq4E4PX_13vKWfjg_V86WhJ4mcNmbEBSCMHNUJEpQT238R7idvlBWGyNk48-ioJUWK2sMhlQyqJCoD4iMLXTlmAzKsNzyxIoKdkEl-DAqPdMGloehyphenhyphen/s782/Adj+Screenshot_2019-05-01+rox-arts-council+%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="686" data-original-width="782" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTAX30Pz2kZHRc6_Cvjuys01mAakmq4E4PX_13vKWfjg_V86WhJ4mcNmbEBSCMHNUJEpQT238R7idvlBWGyNk48-ioJUWK2sMhlQyqJCoD4iMLXTlmAzKsNzyxIoKdkEl-DAqPdMGloehyphenhyphen/s320/Adj+Screenshot_2019-05-01+rox-arts-council+%25282%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">See my oil paintings at ROXArts Gallery in the
Aspen Grove Center,</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 7301 S Santa Fe Dr at Mineral, Unit 330 (next to Noodles and
Starbucks), Littleton, CO 80120 Gallery Phone: 720-724-5730.
Gallery Hours for Nov-Dec: </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">Mon-Sat </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">10 am-7 pm; Sunday 11 am-6 pm.</span></p>Valoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959862364242298099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884345470237100500.post-48632275381765571842019-07-24T18:33:00.001-07:002019-07-24T18:33:44.890-07:00 Arapahoe Community College "Spectrum" Student Art Show WinnersMy Oil Painting Students are winners! Congratulations to Bill Briggs and Lisa Drake, for winning at the recent Arapahoe Community College Student Art Show. This show featured art students in the Workforce and Community Education Program at ACC. The show was judged by internationally known artist, <b>Dean Buhler</b>. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><br />
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<b>Bill Briggs</b> (right) won <b>First Place</b> for his oil painting, "Lavender Sky." The judge liked his creative use of color and mood, and his simple, but strong, composition.<br />
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Bill has been a regular student in my classes for over 8 years, rarely missing a class or session. His persistence and determination have made him an inspiration to the class. This award was long overdue. Congratulations, Bill! <br />
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<b>Lisa Drake</b> won <b>Third Place</b> for her painting, "Autumn Leaves." Although this is a fairly realistic painting, the judge liked the abstract quality in her composition and shapes.<br />
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Lisa is a fairly new student to my class, having only attended for a few 6-week sessions. <br />
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This is an analogous color study, a class assignment which allows for only three colors together on the color wheel plus black and white. She chose red orange, orange, and yellow orange, and varied them with black and white. Beautiful job, Lisa! Congratulations!Valoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959862364242298099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884345470237100500.post-6366198862500155542019-07-24T16:26:00.000-07:002019-07-24T18:48:18.758-07:00 More Arapahoe Community College Art Show WinnersCongratulations to two more of my oil painting students who won awards at this year's Student Art Show at Arapahoe Community College! This show featured art students in the Workforce and Community Education Program at ACC and was judged by internationally known artist, <b>Dean Buhler. </b><br />
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Featured here are two <b><i>Merit Award Winners</i></b>, who demonstrated monochromatic color themes in their paintings. Monochromatic means that they were allowed to choose only one color, plus black and white. All the colors in the painting had to be mixed from those three colors.<br />
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<b>"Georgia's House" by Suzanne </b><b>Connors</b>. She chose burnt sienna brown, plus black and white. This painting shows wonderful depth and contrast and was a great perspective study as well! Congratulations Sue!<br />
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<b>Dennis Perlman's "Monochrome Elephant."</b> He decided on red with black and white to achieve subtle lavender grays in the elephant and rocks. It was a bold choice, executed with finesse. Congratulations Dennis!<br />
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Color exercises in my classes are designed to teach students color theory and the wide variety of colors that can be obtained with very limited palettes. Students enjoy learning color theory with this practical, hands on method. <br />
<br />Valoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959862364242298099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884345470237100500.post-66602302073766125002019-05-05T15:04:00.003-07:002019-05-05T15:18:46.578-07:00Help For Students! Critique GroupHello, Students,<br />
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Some of you have been painting and may need some advice before my next class begins on July 25. Sign up for my critique group on Sat, May 18, from 2-4 at ROX Gallery. This is a relaxed, non-judgmental time for you to get some ideas to keep you going. Check out the invitation below (click on the invitation to enlarge).<br />
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Remember, you must register - the group is limited to 10 to keep it comfortable. Find more details and register at: <a href="http://roxartscouncil.org/">roxartscouncil.org</a>.<br />
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Feel free to email me at <a href="mailto:valoriesnyder@gmail.com">valoriesnyder@gmail.com</a> if you have questions. I hope to see you there!Valoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959862364242298099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884345470237100500.post-90754539914069843972018-04-18T20:28:00.000-07:002018-04-18T20:32:06.243-07:00Student Art Show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You're Invited! The students in my private studio class will exhibit their art on:<br />
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Cliff Austin Studio </div>
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Woodlawn Shopping Center </div>
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1500 W Littleton Blvd at Windermere</div>
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The studio is in the <i>Mall, </i>across from the Post Office.</div>
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Valoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959862364242298099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884345470237100500.post-33275754302096610812018-02-04T14:10:00.000-07:002018-02-04T14:10:25.956-07:00ROX Gallery, Aspen Grove, Littleton<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
<span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">I was pleased by an
invitation to join the new ROX Gallery in the Aspen Grove Center. </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt; text-align: justify;">ROX is a beautiful eclectic gallery
with a variety of painting styles, photography, jewelry, and pottery -
something for everyone. Unique, one-of-a-kind art pieces, all created by Colorado artists. </span></div>
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<i style="font-size: 16px;">Join me at the reception this Friday, Feb 9, 5:30 - 8:00 pm.</i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Receptions are <i>every Second Friday</i>, a great opportunity to meet the artists.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">I also help out about once a week; </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">if you'd like to visit when I'm there, you can </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">email me for my schedule.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you see an <i>available</i> painting on my website or blog that you would like to view at the gallery, </span><span style="font-size: 16px;">I'm happy to add it to my display for you with no pressure or obligation. Nothing quite beats seeing the original painting.</span></div>
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Valoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959862364242298099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884345470237100500.post-11051863359885449452018-01-15T14:01:00.000-07:002018-01-15T14:09:36.308-07:00ROX Gallery, Littleton, CO<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">I was honored by an
invitation to join the ROX Gallery in the Aspen Grove Center, Littleton. ROX is a beautiful, eclectic gallery
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Lost in the Music" ©Valorie Snyder</td></tr>
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Valoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959862364242298099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884345470237100500.post-5326223180129234332018-01-15T12:38:00.000-07:002018-01-15T12:49:59.431-07:00Former Students in Stock Show of Denver, Coors Western Art Exhibit<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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How exciting to see the art work of two of my former students in prestigious art exhibits at the Stock Show in Denver! David Grossmann was accepted into the Coors Western Exhibit and Sarah Phippen at the Club Exhibit. Find them at:<br />
<a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_888190658"> </a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="http://www.coorswesternart.com/index.php/david-grossmann">http://www.coorswesternart.com/index.php/david-grossmann</a> and</span><br />
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Sarah and David attended my classes as teens and inspired other students with their enthusiasm and determination to practice. Successful artists rarely have only one teacher; they continued their training and built on that early foundation. I'm proud to have been part of that foundation and so proud of them!<br />
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The Stock Show runs through Jan 21. Since Sarah and David are showing their art in different places at the show, find the Coors Exhibit (for David) and inquire at the desk there about the Club Exhibit to arrange to see Sarah's paintings as well.<br />
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<br />Valoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959862364242298099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884345470237100500.post-70191467277284052932018-01-05T16:02:00.000-07:002018-01-05T16:07:35.442-07:00Art Gallery Show, Center For the Arts Evergreen<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Two of my paintings were accepted into this juried member
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Evergreen, CO 80439 </span><br />
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Valoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959862364242298099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884345470237100500.post-16387294867772024782017-10-27T15:13:00.000-07:002017-10-27T15:13:00.706-07:00Student Andy Millar Art Show<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJO77smw9myg7zAzrkpg6SIMwKhlp7JE_g_NMd-7p_6hmewz_FARBxpb5w3C63KgUbW2wyMjUfSvlF4-Z8-s5_4N7_KvPjqzVShYX45e7HrR3pJI4PMjzM1H5eBKb1Qaf3iojJ0OhNyNKL/s1600/10-2017+Andy%2527s+show+018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="288" data-original-width="451" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJO77smw9myg7zAzrkpg6SIMwKhlp7JE_g_NMd-7p_6hmewz_FARBxpb5w3C63KgUbW2wyMjUfSvlF4-Z8-s5_4N7_KvPjqzVShYX45e7HrR3pJI4PMjzM1H5eBKb1Qaf3iojJ0OhNyNKL/s320/10-2017+Andy%2527s+show+018.jpg" width="320" /></a>Stop by South Colorado Blvd in Denver to check out the solo art show of my student,<br />
Andy Millar. Find it at:<br />
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From the Ground Up Coffee Shop<br />
2418 South Colorado Blvd,<br />
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His show continues until October 31.<br />
Congratulations, Andy! Beautiful work!Valoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959862364242298099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884345470237100500.post-61916643646516509982017-09-27T11:22:00.000-07:002017-09-27T11:34:30.916-07:00ACC Student Show Winners, 2017<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Congratulations to my students who won awards in the </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">recent Arapahoe Community College, Community Education Student Art Show. </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Stacey O'Donnell won Second Place in Oils, and Randy Akers won the Merit Award. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Both Stacey and Randy started as beginners and have returned to my classes consistently over the past 8 years. Their paintings demonstrate how passion for painting, perseverance and practice pay off.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">To all my students who submitted paintings to the show, keep up the good work! You are all winners!</span><br />
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Valoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959862364242298099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884345470237100500.post-51502744238696896042017-04-24T17:03:00.002-07:002017-04-24T17:44:04.886-07:00Oil Painting Class Project<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Sometimes we do a class</span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"> project from my </span><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">demonstration to study a specific skill, technique, or painting approach. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">These are a few of the oil studies from a project designed to help students paint faster and more freely. We </span><span style="font-family: georgia, 'times new roman', serif;">also emphasized the variety of colors in the shadow of the adobe wall.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I'm happy to announce my new oil painting class at Cliff Austin's Fine Art Studio in Littleton. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Classes are ongoing</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> for Intermediate to Advanced students,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> <b>Tuesdays, 1-4 pm</b>. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">An email to me is all it takes if you're interested! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For details, click on the Private Classes tab at the top of this page.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i style="font-weight: bold;">Beginners: </i>I have classes for you, too, at Arapahoe Community College </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(non credit - you don't have to enroll in the college)</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">. Check out the ACC Painting Classes tab at the top of this blog. I hope to see you there soon!</span>Valoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959862364242298099noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884345470237100500.post-64746492444931564812016-05-13T17:02:00.002-07:002016-05-13T17:10:26.048-07:00One-day Outdoor Painting Workshop 2016<h4>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Saturday, June 11, 2016, </span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To register, s</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">imply <a href="mailto:valoriesnyder@gmail.com">email</a> me</span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">. I will send you the location, supply list, directions, and tips along with your confirmation. Class size is limited.</span><br />
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Valoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959862364242298099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884345470237100500.post-36766247226800612712016-01-12T12:36:00.000-07:002016-01-12T12:37:53.539-07:002016 Portraits and Custom Oil Painting Commissions<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV0Xal1R_o3ixG0L24TfLoqYrDZFR2w70guK775yqSJqPx1XepZILrKMVbGu5uYUcVhBCOhycL1XKLePMM3xWML4T-KvB2nQPd7gONv2lYeNcKQjrTqEbY3vClzBrM3wEzHuXCLfpncw_0/s1600/adj+Sized+Lost+Ladybug.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="257" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV0Xal1R_o3ixG0L24TfLoqYrDZFR2w70guK775yqSJqPx1XepZILrKMVbGu5uYUcVhBCOhycL1XKLePMM3xWML4T-KvB2nQPd7gONv2lYeNcKQjrTqEbY3vClzBrM3wEzHuXCLfpncw_0/s320/adj+Sized+Lost+Ladybug.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Plan now to give a very special gift to someone you love. I'm currently booking portrait and custom oil painting commissions for 2016. You will want to allow 3-4 months for your painting, depending on my portrait schedule and backlog. Earlier bookings get priority.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you have a special occasion, anniversary, birthday, or reunion coming up, an original oil painting is a perfect gift to commemorate your event.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Explore your idea with a simple phone call or email. No pressure or obligation ever.</span>Valoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959862364242298099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884345470237100500.post-5599463026427484142015-12-31T14:39:00.000-07:002015-12-31T14:39:29.875-07:00Happy New Year!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Some of my artist friends and I have a custom of choosing a <i>single word</i> to summarize our goals for the new year, rather than creating a list of resolutions. My word for this year is BALANCE. Last year was out of balance, due to my father's hospice and passing, as well as other challenges. To restore and maintain balance, I need consistent PEP: Prayer, Exercise, and Painting! Everything else flows out of these when I succeed in making these the priority.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What's your word for the year?</span>Valoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959862364242298099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884345470237100500.post-36295435677927777702015-07-17T16:02:00.001-07:002015-07-17T16:02:42.456-07:00Another Art Student Winner, ACC Community Education Art Show<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEmi4Sryqoqhp2OCVt3PhZ60oHHzoePBui1PYfsRrYm7cR3-o6txeK1Tfv2z5jRw8EiQiW5AeKNtQTso9uZrCI7r2CQs7jdpb6ArG3TznN0wdYpECc4vzfbqVvQvPG9_xJuI3x-Q9FKMzD/s1600/Adj+for+web+RumiEngineer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEmi4Sryqoqhp2OCVt3PhZ60oHHzoePBui1PYfsRrYm7cR3-o6txeK1Tfv2z5jRw8EiQiW5AeKNtQTso9uZrCI7r2CQs7jdpb6ArG3TznN0wdYpECc4vzfbqVvQvPG9_xJuI3x-Q9FKMzD/s320/Adj+for+web+RumiEngineer.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Congratulations to another one of my students, Rumi Engineer, also a winner in the Arapahoe Community College Community Education Art Show in May. Rumi won 3rd place in the Painting Division with his lovely blue plate still life shown here.</span><br />
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Valoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959862364242298099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884345470237100500.post-69586933579840802582015-07-04T17:31:00.001-07:002015-07-04T17:35:07.410-07:00Student Winner<div class="MsoNormal">
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzm_NlZoIMPqoLsaM22sfPMoh45h-KEsfWXyad1-agyqve0R9if0A85eq-FIeakpoKJIxciRR-r6z9jdXykHsNYQFz-N3kMsvCDwxyZZyWbr8EdwQr4mytROcS7SGg1M6kNh8hh1hUXSXI/s1600/BottiniPrize2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzm_NlZoIMPqoLsaM22sfPMoh45h-KEsfWXyad1-agyqve0R9if0A85eq-FIeakpoKJIxciRR-r6z9jdXykHsNYQFz-N3kMsvCDwxyZZyWbr8EdwQr4mytROcS7SGg1M6kNh8hh1hUXSXI/s320/BottiniPrize2.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Congratulations to my student, Brenda Bottini for winning the
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"I enjoy Valorie's class and have taken it six times.
Each session I feel more confident and have more fun. She is very helpful and
we know to be patient with ourselves as it is a progression of learning and
takes time. Well worth the investment to cultivate artistic skills and
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Note: Many
students attend my 6-week classes several times. This allows them to continue from where they left off before,
without repeating exercises already completed. </span>Valoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959862364242298099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884345470237100500.post-90782903839700304852015-04-20T16:33:00.001-07:002015-05-18T17:48:37.052-07:00Outdoor Oil Painting Workshop Dates<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDlqzhOQflRjaRT8bHcLB_vET5hgWu-9zC6qFKEL94lRDB3gY1tXAzMQzOvmzVIzFDmug8MRbIrhsYAL1vJDgnnB_nCIcMTpuz1oq6KTvsfEFBd7AcxiGZtfz6F62jSQ231wLxi5BejFm9/s1600/AdjWebSternPark&RoseGardenWorkshop6-12+089.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDlqzhOQflRjaRT8bHcLB_vET5hgWu-9zC6qFKEL94lRDB3gY1tXAzMQzOvmzVIzFDmug8MRbIrhsYAL1vJDgnnB_nCIcMTpuz1oq6KTvsfEFBd7AcxiGZtfz6F62jSQ231wLxi5BejFm9/s1600/AdjWebSternPark&RoseGardenWorkshop6-12+089.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Outdoor one-day workshop dates are finalized! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dates are:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Find all the details on the "Oil Painting Workshops" tab at the top of this page. Students</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> always have a great time in these comfortable classes and learn a lot. Join us!</span>Valoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959862364242298099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884345470237100500.post-43596541593112925952015-04-12T16:11:00.000-07:002015-04-12T16:18:18.085-07:00Student Question: Old Paints and Other Art Supplies<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">On the oil paints, I
bought the level 1 Windsor newton oil paint, but I was concerned that I
bought the wrong paint, as this paint can be mixed with water. I can return the paints if I have the
incorrect type. Also, I have some
paints that are very old (at least 20 years), can I use these or should I toss
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I went to Hobby Lobby,
Michaels and Joann and could not find “Gamsol Mineral Spirits. Do you have any suggestion on where I can
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Winsor Newton </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.5pt;">makes several
types of oil paint. The water mixable oils mix differently than regular
oil paint, so it's better to avoid them unless you specifically prefer the
water mixable kind. Regular Winsor Newton oil paints are a professional
grade – they are the best of the WN Line, but also the most expensive.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.5pt;">Winton oils (also made by Winsor Newton) are a medium grade,
priced more economically, and are better than the cheap student grade
paints. Winton is a good choice to
begin with, then you can upgrade one color at a time as you run out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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years. Just squeeze the tubes a bit to see if they are still soft.
If they have hardened and dried out, you can’t use them. If they are just
hard under the cap but soft below that, you can remove the cap, dig out the
hardened paint with a small screwdriver and use the rest. Sometimes very old tubes will leak;
throw these away as they aren't worth the mess! If in doubt, just start fresh.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.5pt;">You can find the Gamsol at Guiry's, as well as the red acetate.
Get the smallest container you can find of the Gamsol. You will need your
red acetate for the first class, but not the color wheel.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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painted before. Feel free to write again if you have other questions. I look forward to seeing you in class!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Valoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959862364242298099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884345470237100500.post-31936193797281750822015-03-23T17:40:00.000-07:002015-03-23T17:40:51.995-07:00Outdoor Painting Workshops<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Plans are underway for two outdoor workshops this spring. Check the "Oil Painting Workshops" tab at the top of this page for details, and let me know which dates work best for you.</span>Valoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959862364242298099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884345470237100500.post-22561292279362640672015-03-16T16:48:00.001-07:002015-03-16T16:48:24.150-07:00Painting Class Demonstration<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Advanced Oil Painting Community Education class at ACC had a great time during our last session. The assignment was to mix a warm and cool version of each and every color in the painting, while still maintaining all the correct values. This gives the painting more life and vibrancy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My classroom demonstration, a 9 x 12 study, is shown here. Look closely at the warm and cool color notes everywhere. Click on the picture to enlarge.</span>Valoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959862364242298099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884345470237100500.post-52093292034393608272015-02-25T17:25:00.000-07:002015-02-25T17:46:41.868-07:00How to Varnish a PaintingStudents,<br />
Many of you have asked about varnishing your paintings. Check out the short video from Gamblin on my Facebook Page.<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/ValorieSnyderFineArt">www.facebook.com/ValorieSnyderFineArt</a>. <br />
You can also use spray varnishes. To prevent yellowing over time, avoid varnishes with copal or damar. Look for varnishes that specifically say "non yellowing." Follow instructions carefully to avoid dripping or droplets of varnish on your painting. Let me know if you have any questions or experiences to share.Valoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959862364242298099noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8884345470237100500.post-15781367228656236752014-12-31T15:47:00.002-07:002015-02-25T17:47:59.503-07:00Student Painting CritiqueHi, Students!<br />
To encourage you to keep painting between classes, feel free to use this forum for help and suggestions. Simply email a photo of your work in progress along with your questions. Let me know whether you prefer that I use your full name, first name, or just initials. Feel free to comment on my comments!<br />
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If you aren't one of my students, I'm still happy to give you ideas as time allows, to help everyone to learn.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Dear Valorie,</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I am working on this painting which
finally </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">makes me happy. Any Suggestions? I
followed </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">the old masters technique, re reading your notes and trying to apply them, </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">instead of thinking I was applying them.<i> </i>"D"</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>Your painting is looking good! The light on the
buildings has a pleasing atmospheric quality, and the composition works well. The distant mountains recede back from the ones in front. My eye moves from the building in front, up the road to the back buildings, then to the mountains. Nice! I also like your orange and blue complementary color scheme. This painting has a lovely feel to it.<br />
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My suggestion would be to vary the background peaks. They feel a bit too pointy and pretty similar to each other. You could also change the angle
of that background range. If they really look that way, see if you can give them more variety in shape and size. You might also gray down the blue in that range a bit to make it recede even more. Do the same for the sky - just tone it down a bit, and lighten it as it gets closer to the horizon. <br />
<br />The angle of the cloud shape behind the mountains resembles the angle of those mountains. Can you break the cloud up and perhaps make it more horizontal? Right now it looks like 3 almost parallel shapes - the
clouds, background mountains and the right foreground mountains. </i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>You have some pretty intense blue right behind that front roof (I know you're not finished yet). You can keep it dark, just tone down the intensity to push it back. Lastly, don't forget to choose your focal point and give it more definition.<br />
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This may seem like a lot, but these are simple changes. You've done the hard part. Let me know how it goes! Thank you for sharing your work! Valorie</i></span></span>Valoriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02959862364242298099noreply@blogger.com0