PayPal Options and Ruby Jewel

Heads up!  I have added payment by PayPal options to my classes at the right top of my blog.  You can use credit cards, as well as funds transfer.

Note that two of the classes have discounted rates for early registration/payment.  The "Brush-free Oil Painting", April 18-20, is 10% off if you register by April 1 with full payment of $180 (instead of $200).  "Creative Composition" is only $295 for the five days (June 18-22) if you register and pay by June 1.  Otherwise it is $325.

This is my latest painting, "Ruby Jewel", 6"x6" oil on gallery wrapped canvas.  I am thinking about adding a "Buy Now" button for these small pieces.  What do you think?

Creative Composition Class

Much has happened in my life since my last post.  The most important event was losing my mother, Patricia Jacobs, on June 29th.  Our dad is doing well in the face of the loss of his wife of 64 years.  He cared for her almost 24/7 for the last five years.  We will miss her very much.

Meanwhile, I have continued plans for my class:

"Creative Composition for Stronger Paintings"

9 a.m. to 4 p.m., August 2-4, 2010 (an hour break for lunch)

Sara Chambers Studio, High Rolls, NM

Cost $180

• Learn how to put structure into paintings/drawings in order to make good art even better.  
• Learn the most common compositional problems that can cause paintings to fail or to be "not quite right".  
• Bring the painting or drawing mediums you prefer, in order to employ your lessons while creating works that you enjoy.  

I will provide some materials to facilitate our explorations.  I can also provide easels and drawing boards.

You may also bring existing paintings that you would like to have critiqued or that seem less successful than you would like.

Additional info:  You will need to bring a lunch, as there are no good places to go that are nearby.  I will have drinks available.

I have a few slots left for the class, in case you discover that you have time and inclination.  To register by e-mail:  sarajchambers@yahoo.com.  To register by phone: 575-430-6148

We will be using my demos and your paintings to learn approaches to stronger and more effective compositions.