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Three Suggestions for Success

Posted on March 6, 2013 by The Vintage Painter

Recently I was drawn to a conversation on Linkedin about the proper etiquette for using photography as a source material for other creative work. The exact question was: As a painter, is it OK to create a new work on the basis of a … Continue reading →

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Vintage Painter Art Auction on eBay

Posted on March 4, 2013 by The Vintage Painter

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In the spirit of spring, I’m trying something new. This weekend I will be auctioning off one of most popular prints on eBay. I have mixed feelings about this doing this but if I want something different for my life … Continue reading →

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Trip to Texas

Posted on March 4, 2013 by The Vintage Painter

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Spring is sprung! Almost! In four short weeks I will be leaving for my first show of the year at the Deep Ellum Art Festival. I can’t believe it has been a year already. Last year was my first major road trip … Continue reading →

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A special thank you to Charles van Heck

Posted on January 19, 2013 by The Vintage Painter

Writer, poet, photographer and teacher Charles van Heck.

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I want to take a quick moment and thank Charles van Heck at Woodhull Arts Journal for taking the time to get to know me and my art. Yesterday he publishing a wonderful interview on his site entitled American Experiences; Visions of History … Continue reading →

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We are Partners

Posted on December 6, 2012 by The Vintage Painter

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One of my oldest and dearest friends wrote me tonight and suggested that every time I say, “my partner” in my posts it sounds strange to people and perhaps gives them the wrong idea. Or at least that is how … Continue reading →

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I am Nivens McTwisp

Posted on November 6, 2012 by The Vintage Painter

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I’m late / I’m late / For a very important date. / No time to say “Hello, Goodbye”. / I’m late, I’m late, I’m late. Nivens McTwisp White Rabbit Alice in Wonderland I have a whole lot of social and … Continue reading →

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The story matters

Posted on October 24, 2012 by The Vintage Painter

Among other things, my partner would argue their are entirely too many birch trees in this painting.

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I have always been an artist. …and as an artist I’ve always been drawn to portraiture. Not the easiest discipline in a culture that currently values contemporary, plein air, botanical, abstract and minimalist styles. “How many paintings and photos of … Continue reading →

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WOW. Simply WOW.

Posted on June 26, 2012 by The Vintage Painter

The kids were delivered to a new home on Monday. Thank you B & C for the love and support.

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What a GREAT weekend. At the Spring Green Art and Crafts Fair I took FIRST place in the Painting Category. The prize included a Blue Ribbon (…and good prize money)! That makes two prize ribbons in 5 shows! I sold … Continue reading →

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My Vision: What keeps me awake

Posted on June 13, 2012 by The Vintage Painter

A Time For Firsts
One of the first paintings where someone said, "Chrissy I knew that was yours because of the style."

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Never permit a dichotomy to rule your life, a dichotomy in which you hate what you do so you can have pleasure in your spare time. Look for a situation in which your work will give you as much happiness … Continue reading →

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Where the art goes

Posted on June 11, 2012 by The Vintage Painter

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As an artist I love my work. The outcome and not just the process. Working an art show (yes it is work) can sometimes be very busy and chaotic and you may only get a few minutes to talk to a … Continue reading →