Artist Renee Lammers

   In the Winter time here in Maine, I love to read books on painting.

Right now I am reading a few books.  The one I find most interesting is

a book entitled, "Design Basics" by David A. Lauer/Stephen Pentak.  It

was an expensive book, 140$.  I took a leap of faith it would be packed

full of information and it is! 

   I have also been drawing 4x5 inch drawings of Andrew Wyeth, Willard

Metcalf, and Aldro Hibbard paintings.  I am studying the design of their

work.  I am also learning about values and the sizes they choose.  Above

is a tiny sketch I did of an Andrew Wyeth painting called, "Rocky Hill".

It sold at auction for 1,800,000$.  This is what I do in my spare time when

I am not painting.  I spend most of my time either painting or studying how

to be a better painter.

    I do love Willard Metcalf's work.  He painted in Maine 100 years ago.

I love his compositions.

   Andrew Wyeth painted many dogs in his paintings.  His son, Jamie Wyeth, also painted

many dogs.  They are a great subject added to any landscape. 

  I have a very large sheet of copper on a new 40 inch capable Richeson table top easel!

The copper is size 30x40.  I just wanted to see if this size copper would fit on this new easel.

The easel was on sale for 114$!  It was a bargain.

    I was admiring Jamie Wyeth's painting of a terrier.   The dog's hair and

expression is wonderful.  I was noticing the placement of the dog.

    Sandy Point Beach was pretty again.

  I need to decide on the subject for my next big painting!  Have a great night!