Monday, October 4, 2010

The Atwater Estate Vineyards

During the month of October my work is on display at The Atwater Estate Vineyards and Winery.

The show's theme is landscapes, flora and fauna of the Finger Lakes region.

Sunday, Mary and I took a trip to Atwater Estate in Burdett, NY and set up the display. If you happen to be traveling in the Finger Lakes area, be sure to stop by this winery on the Seneca Lake Wine Trail, enjoy some great wine, a beautiful view of Seneca Lake and a selection of my recent paintings.



Saturday, July 10, 2010

Chrysanthemums

So here is the final image of my painting "Chrysanthemums". This was a fun painting to do. I explored more with glazes on this piece than I have with other pieces. This piece will be donated to a benefit auction for the Rochester City Ballet.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Progress Pics


Here is the second progress pic for the Chrysanthemum painting I'm doing. I'm trying something a little different with this painting. I am hearkening back to my acrylic days and putting down layers of thin glazes in an attempt to create depth.

As usual I have several paintings going at once. Here are some progress pics of a hollyhock I'm also working on.

Jeremy Lipking

So last weekend Mary and I flew out to see the new Jeremy Lipking show at Arcadia Gallery. I was not disappointed. First of all Jeremy's work was exquisite. Just inspiring. As I have said many times it was Jeremy's work that inspired me to start painting with oils and expand my subject matter.
Second we had an opportunity to meet Jeremy and his beautiful family. This was a great thrill for me. I just wished I had an opportunity to talk with him longer.

Saturday, June 5, 2010

Chrysanthemums


So as usual I have several paintings going on at once and the season being what it is my subject matter is flowers.
I recently completed a quick painitng of some mums we have at the house. I used only a painting knife to complete it. This was a fun piece.
I have also started a larger studio painting of the same Chrysanthemums. I will post newer pics as the painting progresses.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Artist of the Day

So I was just notified that I was named Artist of the Day on the Art Deadlines List's Blog...http://artistoftheday.blogspot.com
Thanks to the Art Deadlines List people for posting my work. This is a great website for finding juried shows. Several of the shows that I have participated in I have found through Artdeadlineslist.com.

Friday, April 23, 2010

Why Do I Paint

Why do I paint? Good question. It occurred to me the other day that perhaps the reason I paint is because I am attempting to experience the creative side of God. Certainly God created all that there is in this world, both the ugly and the beautiful (our perception) out of materials He had at hand. I try to do the same thing, only I use canvas, charcoal, oils and brushes. I copy the artwork that God has already produced. I have learned about light, color, texture and composition from the Master Artist

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

New Website Launched

So I finally took the next step in my art carrer, such as it is,and created my own website...www.normschneiter.com. Here I will post all of my newest works as well as a few of the oldies but goodies. This site is a work in progress and I'm just learning the whole complicated system. Check it out and let me know what you think.