General – Shiles Studio

Portrait of an Artist

We want to highlight a new artist in the studio. Abigail Semon is a very talented 14-year-old and these are her first two paintings with Shiles Studio. Abigail is a … Continue readingPortrait of an Artist

After Covid 19

We are resuming classes at last. Rather than detailing the schedules here, I am sending each of you a list of time and participants. If you do not receive it … Continue readingAfter Covid 19

My New Obsession

Fabulous way to paint seascapes. This is such a new way to plan and execute a picture. The process guides you through all the intricacies: the planning stage to the … Continue readingMy New Obsession

Canvas Prints

Margaret Magnuson recently explained to the class her experience of having the watercolor portrait she painted of her sister converted onto a canvas. If you are interested in having this … Continue readingCanvas Prints

Memorial Day 2019

Memorial Day will be a Federal Holiday celebrated on Monday, May 27. If you are not planning to attend class on that day, please advise Gay in advance so she … Continue readingMemorial Day 2019

How Well Do You See Color?

Think you know color? See how your experience of color stacks up by taking this simple color test.

There is no pink

Did you know? Pink light doesn’t exist! Watch this entertaining video from the folks at Minute Physics to see why pink should be called “Not Green.”

Top 10 Unusual Color Names

Think you know color names? This article on Merriam-Webster goes beyond red, yellow and blue to bring you the origins for 10 unusual color names. You might not be surprised … Continue readingTop 10 Unusual Color Names