Penny Saville Fregeau DBA Nehemiah's Art

01/16/2022

My artist's studio is my place of dreams, ideas, imagination, and prayer.

01/07/2022

Come join an Art Class and explore your creative side! New Classes are being formed for 2022! See schedule of classes below!

12/29/2021

Intended dates and details for upcoming Art Classes with Nehemiah's Art!

12/27/2021

Art Classes for 2022 Forming!

UPCOMING ART CLASSES FOR 2022: If you would like to have you or your student's name on the email list for upcoming classes, please leave me a DM with your email address. Thank you!

11/17/2021

Enjoying a Holiday Art Class with some terrific students!

10/29/2021

Penny Saville Fregeau DBA Nehemiah's Art updated their information in their About section.

Penny Saville Fregeau DBA Nehemiah's Art updated their information in their About section.

07/22/2021

In Honor of AutoXpo in Fortuna this week, some paintings of cars and also a teaching video I put together for my students featuring "Dad's Car." Happy Cruising!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rgnu5Lfc9EA&t=1s

05/21/2021

The Mission of Nehemiah's Art: 1.) To TEACH creative problem solving in an atmosphere of affirmation and respect. 2.) To DISCOVER and ENCOURAGE the unique God-given gifts of each person and BUILD confidence. 3.) To EMPOWER individuals by developing fine craftsmanship skills and artistic excellence.

04/26/2021

Baptism at the Van Duzen

The story behind this painting started about thirty years ago...

04/14/2021

The Winner of the $20 Gift Card is REBECCA DAHL! Thank you Rebecca and everyone else who "liked" and "shared" Nehemiah's Art! You are helping to get the word out about classes and the mission of Nehemiah's Art here in Humboldt County. Thanks so much!

03/24/2021

Art Classes for Middle School / High School Age Students

Opening another Spring Art Class. To help get the word out, if you "Like" and "Share" this page then Nehemiah's Art will put your name in a drawing for a $20 gift card at a local coffee company. Thank you for helping to support and encourage art instruction for the next generation.

03/19/2021

The Story Behind the Painting

I recently finished a portrait of a little girl from Mexico. Here is the story behind the painting.

03/04/2021

Starting in April...

02/10/2021

What does it mean to "only compete against ourselves"? This is Art Axiom #13 in a video series that pulls together the sayings that I find myself repeating to art students. Competition can spur individuals on to be their best, or it can discourage a person completely, causing them to give up. In the context of creating art I put forth the argument that the best case scenario is to compete with the finest version of ourselves. Art is individual, and no one in the world can create art just like you...it's like a fingerprint! I'd love to hear your comments :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBSo2-ON4zg

02/06/2021

Penny Saville Fregeau DBA Nehemiah's Art updated their address.

Penny Saville Fregeau DBA Nehemiah's Art updated their address.

02/05/2021

"HIS MASTERPIECE. Every artist strives to create what can be called their "masterpiece" - their best work by which others will know them. In Christ Jesus, you are God's masterpiece. Not a mistake, not an accident. God takes you as you are - broken, disabled, or just a plain mess - and refines and chisels away until the person He created you to be - His masterpiece - is revealed. But unlike a gilded statue or painting hung only for admiration, God fashions us to be useful in His Kingdom and to accomplish the work He planned for us from the beginning of time." - Commentary from The Beyond Suffering Bible, Tyndale Publishers

01/31/2021

Penny Saville Fregeau DBA Nehemiah's Art updated their business hours.

Penny Saville Fregeau DBA Nehemiah's Art updated their business hours.

01/23/2021

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The Penfrea.com blog has more information about painting skills for artists: https://penfrea.com/

Penny Fregeau..."Soul Artist," Writer, Communicator...

01/23/2021

Art Education & Problem Solving Axiom #12

An Education in the Arts Boosts Problems Solving Ability. Axiom #12 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=645QQjMg76E

In this virtual art class we learn that an education in the arts boosts problem solving abilities. An education in the arts trains our brains to think outsi...

01/18/2021

Blending Facial Features with Acrylic Paint

Video to teach acrylic painting students how to make convincing facial features by blending the paint using two brushes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-K0mOUJNB8

In this free virtual painting lesson Nehemiah's Art artist Penny Fregeau demonstrates how to blend skin tones and facial features to achieve convincing resul...

01/09/2021

The Vision of Nehemiah's Art (Akin to Art Therapy)

The Vision of Nehemiah's Art Explained in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R36emCl706w

Nehemiah's Art is becoming a place, (an art studio), and a space, (a virutal space) where students can learn the language of visual art for self-expression. ...

01/04/2021

Adam and Barbara - A Wedding Portrait

A video that documents the painting of Adam & Barbara Farris' wedding portrait - 2013. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYFgTblIt7c

A painted wedding portrait is shown step-by-step with the artist's notes and explaination of the process.

12/18/2020

Axiom#4 Paint Beautiful Shapes. Paint Beautiful Colors.

Axiom #4: Paint Beautiful Shapes. Paint Beautiful Colors. These two simple statements take on greater meaning when we view our artwork in through these "lenses". This Art Axioms series is comprised of short videos that incorporate one principle at a time into our artwork. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMyAKHd5O34&t=15s

In a series of Axioms for creating art, this concept is one passed down from artist to artist through a teaching line. Simple in concept, yet profound in ap...

12/17/2020

Axiom #3 Paint What You Really See

Art Axiom #3: Paint What You Really See (Not What You THINK You See). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhX5ZGVGzpU&t=9s

The Third Axiom in this art instruction is a challenge to paint what you really see (not what you think you see)! Much in art is all about observation.

12/17/2020

Axiom # 2 Be An Original - Go From Good to Great!

Art Axiom #2 Be An Original! Go from Good to Great! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvpuANaWna0&t=41s

Axiom #2 in a series of art instruction videos from Penny Fregeau of Nehemiah's Art.

12/17/2020

Axiom #1 The Idea

I began a project to record "Axioms in Art." They are short lesson statements I find myself saying to my art students often. Here is #1: The Idea. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STTyprPVYi8&t=6s

In my years of painting and teaching I've developed some axioms. Axioms are sayings we have learned from our mentors or principles that we have developed tho...

11/28/2020

Penny Saville Fregeau DBA Nehemiah's Art updated their website address.

Penny Saville Fregeau DBA Nehemiah's Art updated their website address.

09/30/2020

The theme for my teenage students for the next round of classes is "In My Perfect World." As adults we struggle with all the changes of 2020. We have certainly felt a loss of control! I can't imagine what all this feels like to a teenager! But for a short six weeks we will present this creative outlet, so that the students can design what a "perfect world" would be in their eyes.

08/27/2020

"Humboldt Summer" Acrylic on canvas painting 24" x 36" framed in redwood old growth refinished wood.

05/04/2020

Stretching an Art Canvas

How to stretch an art canvas...and also a little pep talk for students that struggle with math. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkRn2D5AUSY

Penny Fregeau from Nehemiah's Art teaches you how to stretch a canvas for painting. In addition she gives a little pep talk to struggling math students.

05/03/2020

Learning From Nature from Nehemiah's Art

"Like music and art, love of nature is a common language that can transcend political or social boundaries." - Jimmy Carter This Art Instruction Video called "Learning from Nature" is meant to encourage artists and aspiring artists in their creative development through studying the visual world. Although this is the primary intended audience, there might be someone who is feeling stressed today and in need of a time and space just to hear some nice music and enjoy a little art creation in fast motion. If so, I hope this helps give you a little peace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIZrPa47VqM

Acrylic Painting Instruction on the subject of Learning From Nature. Nehemiah's artist Penny Saville Fregeau will demonstrate through an inspirational painti...