http://www.anisstar.com Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:59:23 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.anisstar.com/?section=news&article=32 Journeymen, artists trained in the classical method currently working in their field. I will be exhibit paintings in Asheville, NC with John Dempsey, a long time friend and fellow Fine Arts League of the Carolinas graduate.   John paints fulltime and teaches at The Fine Art League in Asheville. All are welcome to an opening reception on Thursday November 17 between 5-8pm at The Fine Arts League Gallery at The Historic Grove Arcade on O'Henry Street in Downtown Asheville.

]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:34:29 http://www.anisstar.com/?section=news&article=31 After driving up the mediterranean coast with Sheri Kahn, from The Fine Arts League of the Carolinas, we found our selves in the small medival village of Lucignano where Ben Long and Christopher Holt were painting the countryside and preparing for a fresco.

]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:49:39 http://www.anisstar.com/?section=news&article=30 For the summer of 2011, I shared an Atelier in Uzes, France with Francios Lewandrowski. It was a beautiful space on the Rue Paul Foussat, in the heart of the Old Village of Uzes.  

]]> Wed, 09 Nov 2011 14:29:49 http://www.anisstar.com/?section=news&article=29 Nimes is a wonderful southern city, full of culture and art.  They have a 1st century Roman Amphitheatre that is still in use, an expansive garden in the center of the city called Jardin de le Fontaine, and a beautiful romenesque gothic cathedral that hosts events both religious and secular.  The mix of modern and the traditional is apparent everywhere you look. The Maison Carree (Square House), a roman temple built in 19 BC being one of the best preserved Roman temples in the world is aptly juxtaposed to The Carre d'art Musee with an impressive permanent collection and a dynamic series of contemporary work. Accidental Art plasters the city.....

]]> Sat, 28 May 2011 14:44:11 http://www.anisstar.com/?section=news&article=28 This is going to be a blast! Our friends at domain Natura will be providing the wine and fresh cherries from their orchard!  Paul Dooner from DoonerTV will be filming video. My sister Natalia is flying in from Ghana on Thursday so although she will miss the opening, she will be staying in France for a couple of weeks.  The show will be up until May 31st, and we plan on being in the gallery Monday to Saturday from 10-7. I will post pictures soon!!

]]> Sat, 14 May 2011 16:14:09 http://www.anisstar.com/?section=news&article=27 Every part of the painting process is important; the subject, the materials, the intention.  All are part of the experience.  The connection that is made with your materials can be almost as important as the connection made with your subject.  Like the pregnancy stage before the birth everything matters and will affect the outcome.  I employ techniques taught to me by Benjamin Long, who uses techniques taught to him by Pietro Annigoni.  I use birch panels, Belgian linen, rabbit skin glue and lead white.  Each step taken with careful attention and consideration.

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