Derek Penix Workshop 2025

 

I’ve been delving into color research for a while, and now I’m exploring textures and mark-making. Many contemporary and abstract artists are masters in this area. If you’re a representational artist and want to go more abstract, we share a common interest. I’m following several artists and teachers who excel at creating intriguing marks and textures on their canvases. Derek Penix stands out among them; his abstract and painterly style produces remarkable effects. It’s no surprise he’s received numerous awards and well known. I’m thrilled to let you know that Derek will be coming to my studio next year to teach his painting techniques—a rare opportunity. We still have spots available, so if you admire Derek’s style and want to learn from him, please visit: https://www.qhart.com/dereks-workshop-2025 for more details and to sign up.

A Peaceful World

 

The Fall Show at the InSight Gallery (Fredericksburg Texas) is coming up. I have sent this one in. Painting waterlilies is enjoyable. I hardly used any ref photos. My attention is purely on composing, using all possible design elements: geometry, value, warm and cool, mark making, and  balance. Although the approach is purely abstract, the effect is ironically realistic. That is a good feeling. I will continue paint more waterlilies, bigger and bigger.  When you actually doing this, you feel Claude Monet in you.