Jan. 09 Newsletter

Michael Baum Art: News and Announcements
January 2009

“Monuments”

Oil, 12” x 24” $1200, framed (available at the studio)

Watch this painting evolve from a rough sketch to a finished painting:

“Monuments” Animation

The “Black Dragon” animation is also still available.

“Black Dragon” Animation

To see other paintings at the studio and in the galleries, click: Paintings

To Inquire about any painting, contact info@MichaelBaum.com

I will be sending new paintings to galleries this month. Please, take the opportunity to visit them. Here are a few. For a complete listing, go to: Representation.

Wilde Meyer Gallery
4142 N. Marshal Way
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 945-2323
www.WildeMeyer.com

also in Tucson at

3001 East Skyline Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85718 - 2110
(520) 615-5222

Vickers Collection
St. James Place
P.O. Box 1633
Beavercreek, CO 81629
(970) 845-7478
www.VickersCollection.com

With the holidays over, I’ve found more time to get into the studio. I’ve finished a couple of new paintings. Here is a step-by-step evolution of one of them, “Monuments”

See all of the new paintings on the website: MichaelBaum.com

First, I tone the canvas and then do a sketch to get everything more-or-less in the right place.

Then, I block in the values, establishing the lightest and darkest areas.

Next, I begin to add color and detail…

…and continue to play with color, value, and detail…

…until it’s finished.

Watch this painting evolve from a rough sketch to a finished painting:

“Monuments” Animation

Miniatures

I’ve also been painting a lot of miniatures. Not only do they make nifty little paintings, they are an excellent way to get the essentials down quickly, keeping the image fresh. Then, if it has potential, I can use the mini as a study for a larger painting. Here are a few recent miniatures:

”Angel’s-eye View,” oil, 8” x 6”

”San Rafael,” oil, 6” x 8”

”Morning Light,” oil, 6” x 8”

Eventually, these little paintings will be for sale. Let me know if you would like to reserve one.

Please visit my website to see all of my paintings and prints, galleries, and biographical material.

MichaelBaum.com

2009 Peace of Mind Calendar

I am honored to be included in the Carson J Spencer Foundation’s 2009 Peace of Mind calendar. “Gathering Storm” appears on the cover as well as inside the calendar. The calendars are on sale for $15 at Peace of Mind Calendar. Sales of the calendar benefit the Carson J Spencer Foundation. To learn more about the work of the Foundation, go to Carson J Spencer Foundation.

Journal

I haven’t written anything new for the journal lately, but promise to get going on it soon.

Read the adventures (and non-adventures) of an artist. What’s the story behind the paintings? Every event is shockingly true. Read the Journal if you dare.

Guest Book

Share your comments. I always welcome your thoughts on the artwork and anything else. You can visit the guest book on the website or click
Guest Book.

Thanks to everyone who has sent me their comments. Stay in touch.

Thank You

I appreciate your interest in my work. Next time you’re in Colorado, stop by my studio for a visit. And thanks to all of you who have visited the studio.