Art + Such is a blog about painting and grateful living by Beth Cole of Beth Cole Art.
Wow, this portrait was a real challenge and I am happy to have time to study and practice the work of Robert Henri. Look at his masterful brush strokes, especially the important details of the eyes. Amazing.
Read MoreThis is a beautiful work, Home At Montclair, by master artist George Inness, the second in a series of painting with the masters I am sharing on the blog. Here is a link to the first one by Sanford Robinson Gifford.
Read MoreI have been wanting to take time with some of the master artists I really admire, perusing their paintings, choosing some favorites, and spending time painting them as a learning experiment.
Read MoreWe just finished a great three day workshop with artist Todd Williams. The class was sponsored by our art club, the Arrow Artists, Inc. We had 16 participants from across Nebraska and two from Colorado.
Read MoreWe just returned from some wanderings up north through the beautiful fall colors of Wisconsin and Michigan. And yes, I did forget my hair brush and ..... delightfully..... it didn't really matter.
Read MoreI have been listening to the Savvy Painter podcast on my 4 hour drives to see the littles. Have you heard of it? It is well worth your time. Host Antrese Wood skillfully interviews accomplished painters about how they got started painting, their views on painting and the artist’s life, and other really interesting topics.
Read MoreGary and I will be showing art and photography at the Schoolhouse Gallery in Brownville, Nebraska through the month of October, 2016.
Read MoreI have been wanting to show photos of the stages of paintings and I always forget to take progress shots. Until today. Here are a couple I have been working on.
I'm excited to be showing art (along with husband photographer Gary Cole) at the Schoolhouse Gallery in Brownville the month of October. The show opening will be 6:00pm-7:00pm, Friday evening, October 7th.
Read MoreI read a really good article yesterday by Nik Ripken about how we (Western believers) want to rescue our brothers and sisters who are suffering persecution. It is somehow as if we (collectively as a society) want to alleviate suffering firstly for ourselves and then for others in the perimeters of our lives. We believe it is the good, the best, the right, that people would not be allowed to suffer. And who could argue that?
Read MoreThe Valentine Art Guild sponsored a wonderful workshop with artist Rita Kirkman last weekend. She demonstrated life drawing and working from a grid. It was SO GOOD.
Read MoreMy favorite birthday gift of all is this beautiful ballerina sculpture, I call her my chubby ballerina.
I loved her the minute I saw her. I was with my daughter for a girl’s day, I think we were skittering around Village Pointe in Omaha. We admired her for a bit and went on our way. So my daughter who doesn’t miss a thing, later went back to purchase this beauty for my birthday.
Read MoreSOLD. This piece of our town went to the most loving home of my friend, Deb. I am beyond thrilled that it will receive the kindest love and care. Hooray!
I have been working on other pieces in this series. Here is one of the windmills that serve as a landmark for our town. It is called Wind Poets - 18 x 24 on a wood panel.
Read MoreI just read an interesting blog post, Drawing the Fine Line, by Kim Carlton on the Oil Painters of America blog where she said “I’m mostly unloving to myself as the creator of my art, but I want to change that.“
Read MoreThere are a few art happenings and opportunities coming up in central Nebraska the next few months, here's a quick rundown. Please share - hooray for art!
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Kearney Art in the Park 2016
Gary and I are getting ready to share our art and photography at Kearney Art in the Park this Sunday, July 10th from 9:00 to 5:00. Also showing from our area is my friend, Alissa Millsap, she has lots of goodness to share.
Gary has been taking photography and metal art to this show for many years and we have met so many awesome people who love art. It is always well attended.
The temperature might be a little warm but there is lots of shade, music throughout the day and into the evening, and great food including shaved ice to cool you off.
If you are local, I hope you can make it to the show and be inspired by beauty, goodness and creativity. If you come, please stop by and say hi to us, we would love to see you.
Dawson County Historical Museum Vintage Wedding Dress Show. Painting by Beth Cole
The Dawson County Historical Museum in Lexington has been working very hard to create a beautiful display of vintage wedding dresses. The display is now open so if you are local, it would be fun to take in. Here is Crystal's interview on NTV's Good Morning program telling more about the display.
I painted six of the dresses in oil and pastel, they are also hung and ready for viewing. The show will be open through the end of August, 2016.
Enjoy the day my friend.
--Beth
I just experienced an amazing art retreat with the talented and generous Jeanne Oliver. My friend Alissa and I traveled together to meet her friend Jen and gather with 23 other like-minded souls to spend time soaking in God's goodness poured out through art and new friends.
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