Artist working and teaching in Loudoun Co.
Operating as usual
📣SOLD! I’m so excited to share the news my painting, “ Farm Use Only”, has a forever home!
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This was painted alla prima during one of my favorite plein air outings of 2022. The weather was perfect and the setting was a beautiful Loudoun County farm.
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Thank you to the for putting together our annual show and to for hosting the exhibit.
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Farm Use Only, 10x10 inches, oil on Belgium linen panel, 2022. Private collection.
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So excited to be exhibiting in this show! Details below⬇️
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The 78th Annual Art Show and Sale of the , Loudoun County’s oldest arts organization, will be holding its opening reception on Friday, November 4th, 5pm - 8pm.
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Franklin Park Arts Center
36441 Blueridge View Lane
Purcellville, VA
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In addition to having the opportunity to meet the artists, guests will be able to purchase a work of art, vote for their favorite work, and enjoy light refreshment while browsing the show.
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A Closing Reception is scheduled for Sunday, November 13th from 4pm - 5:30pm.
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“Showing Off! will be a wonderful display of local plein-air and studio works. The exhibition runs from November 1st - November 13th in the main gallery of the Franklin Park Arts Center located at 36441 Blueridge View Lane Purcellville, open from 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday. The gallery will also be open some evenings when a performance is scheduled.
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The show is also available to be viewed online at www.loudounsketchclub.com/current-show
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Please check the FPAC website (https://www.franklinparkartscenter.org) for the latest performance and hours of operation information, which may change due to COVID impacts.
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Got to check out Sargent and Spain today at the , what an amazing exhibit!!! I loved seeing his preparatory sketches alongside the final works of art. If you are able, definitely check it out!
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I didn’t snap any pics of the exhibit, but did get a couple of the National Mall. The fall colors were absolutely beautiful.
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📣➡️✍️I will be teaching October’s Sunday Sketch at the this weekend!
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I’m so excited to be returning to one of my favorite museums for another drawing workshop. This event is FREE and open to the public.
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October 30, 2022
2pm Facebook Live
2:30pm In-person workshop at the museum
The National Sporting Library & Museum
102 The Plains Rd, Middleburg VA
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The weather was perfect Saturday and I decided to try something new: bike and paint off the W&OD. I packed my mini kit, strapped it to the handlebars and just enjoyed a lovely fall afternoon.
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I had to compress the drawing a bit to fit both the barn and red grove of trees into the composition. I may use this as a color study for a larger studio piece over the winter, or just remember how I used an opportunity to try something new, while absolutely loving the process.
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Note on my mini kit: it’s an field case which I rigged for oils, as they are usually used for watercolor. My palette is an old candy tin, painting carrier is a pencil tin, brushes are , and I use an old contact case for mediums.
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Another 1 hour figure study from last week’s session at . I love working on these small studies as it gives me an opportunity to distill everything down to shape, color, and value. Thank you for being such a wonderful model!!!
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Figure study 2, 4x6 in, oil on shellacked paper, 2022, available.
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In the studio today returning to a sunrise series I’ve been working on of and on since 2018. Many of the smaller paintings were painted plein air during the sunrise, while the larger ones are composites of photo references and the studies from life.
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One hour figure study from yesterday’s figure session at with the amazing model .
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Untitled figure study, 4x5in, oil on shellacked Rives BFK paper, 2022. Available.
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Today’s work from an outing with the . Untitled, 5x7 oil on linen panel, 2022.
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➡️swipe for process image. Note on underpainting: it’s quick gesture to nail down the composition / notan of the subject. While most think of gesture as relating to figure study, the principle can be applied to every subject matter. Like the figure, the shadows in a landscape move, and it’s important to capture them quickly in the beginning.
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I will be teaching a 1 day workshop on gesture drawing next Monday at The Arts of Great Falls. We will be working with the model to discuss what gesture is, why it’s important, and how to draw quickly and accurately. Please contact for more info and registration.
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➡️✍️One week till Gesture Drawing workshop at Arts of Great Falls] !
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Classical Drawing: Gesture Drawing
October 17, 2022
10:30am-1:30pm
The Arts of Great Falls
756 Walker Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066
$60 (model fee extra)
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Have you ever wanted to know how to draw accurately, quickly? How can an artist possibly draw a person in only a few minutes?
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In this workshop, we will be discussing what gesture drawing is, why it is important, and how you can bring this skill into your own studio practice. While we will be working with a live model, these concepts are applicable to landscape, still life, and all other genres of artwork.
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Contact Arts of Great Falls] for registration.
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Good morning and happy Saturday! Here’s a mini sunrise sketch to start the weekend.
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Today’s plein air work at Red Rock Wilderness Overlook.
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Longview, 10x8in, oil on Belgium linen panel, 2022
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📣Exciting news!!! I will be teaching October’s Sunday Sketch at the !
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I’m so excited to be returning to one of my favorite museums for another drawing workshop. This event is FREE and open to the public.
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October 30, 2022
2pm Facebook Live
2:30pm In-person workshop at the museum
The National Sporting Library & Museum
102 The Plains Rd, Middleburg VA
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Today’s work from open session at . Thank you for being such an awesome model!
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WIP (not sure if it’s done, what do you think?) 8x10 in, oil on Belgium linen panel, 2022
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✍️Drawing workshop - Turning the Form
October 3, 2022
10:30am-1:30pm
$60
The Arts of Great Falls
756 Walker Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066
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Please contact The Arts of Great Falls for registration
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WIP - work from today’s outing with the .
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Turning the form is essential to create the illusion of depth and space in a work of art. The direction of the light on an object will affect the shape of the terminator (also know as core shadow or bed bug line), and the shadow cast by the object.
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Link in bio to blog article on specific lighting conditions, also here: https://www.carolbuswell.com/blog/159207/turning-the-form-lighting-conditions-on-a-sphere
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Also, I will be teaching a workshop on this topic at a week from today, on on October 3, 2022.
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Thank you for the amazing teaching opportunity and to all of my students who attended today’s workshop!
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Thank you National Sporting Library & Museum for the amazing opportunity to teach today and to all my students who attended the in-person event!
🍁🎨Fall Drawing Workshops🍂
➡️Link in Bio
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FREE Sunday Sketch
September 25, 2022
2pm Facebook Live
2:30pm In-person workshop at the museum
The National Sporting Library & Museum
102 The Plains Rd, Middleburg VA
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Classical Drawing: Turning the Form
Arts of Great Falls]
October 3, 2022
10:30am-1:30pm
The Arts of Great Falls
756 Walker Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066
$60
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Classical Drawing: Gesture Drawing
Arts of Great Falls]
October 17, 2022
10:30am-1:30pm
The Arts of Great Falls
756 Walker Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066
$60 (model fee extra)
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WIP - today’s session with at . ➡️ One more figure session left! Don’t miss this opportunity to work with one of the best models in the DMV area.
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Thursday, September 29th
9:30am-1:30pm
Art Blitz Studios
45449 E Severn Way
Suite 151
Sterling, VA 20166
$25
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Space is limited, contact to reserve your spot!
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➡️FREE drawing workshop! This Sunday, at the National Sporting Library & Museum.
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Great for all levels: Adults - Kids - Beginner - Advanced
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Sunday, September 25
2pm Facebook Live
2:30 in person workshop
National Sporting Library & Museum
102 The Plains Road,
Middleburg, VA 20117
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Join us for Sunday Sketch in September with artist Carol Buswell! Using some of the most beloved artworks in NSLM permanent collection, discover the technique of notan and explore the placement of light and shadows in your artwork.
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There will be a 15-minute skill session from 2pm - 2:15pm that will be streamed on Facebook Live, and the in-person guided activity will start at 2:30.
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Participation is free and all materials will be provided. To RSVP email [email protected]
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New Life Drawing /Portrait group forming in Sterling, VA and we are so excited to have as our first model!!!
Last week was a portrait session and this Thursday, September 22nd will be a figure one. Hope you can join us!
Thursdays
September 22, & 29
9:30am-1:30pm
Art Blitz
45449 E Severn Way
Suite 151
Sterling, VA 20166
Each session is $25
Please contact for registration.
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Spaced still available for Bargue Plate workshop!
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September 19
10:30am-1:30pm
$60
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The Arts of Great Falls
756 Walker Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066
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A classical drawing workshop focusing on line, shape, and value, all of which will be covered in depth in the 6 week session starting November 7
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Materials
vine charcoal
kneaded eraser
pointer
blending stumps
18 x 24 in drawing pad with heavyweight paper
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Please contact The Arts of Great Falls for registration.
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Done! Only took 8 hours over 2 days, but it’s finally done. I think this is the first time I’ve ever attempted a composition which included figure, still life, and floral elements all situated in a landscape. I ended up loving the way the light shifted throughout the days, and tried to use it to my advantage to capture each element when the light was the most aesthetically pleasing. Instead of being a single moment in the garden, it’s more of a captured moments during of the passage of time.
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My little helper today during Paint Great Falls 🦋🎨❤️
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➡️Swipe for first pass and underpainting, hoping to go back tomorrow to finish.
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WIP, oil on panel, 9x12in
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Paint Great Falls starts tomorrow!!!! I’m so excited to spend the next few days competing in the plein air event.
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I’ll be sharing my work over the course of the event as well, hope you enjoy it!
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All are invited to watch the quick paint event this Friday from 5:30-7:30pm and attend the awards reception Sunday from 6:30-8pm.
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The Arts of Great Falls
756 Walker Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066
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Today’s plein air work from an outing to . Not sure if this one’s done or not, will set it aside for now. I’ll admit, going back in a couple of weeks to catch a little more fall color is appealing.
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WIP, Morven Park Farmhouse, 8x16 in, oil on Belgium linen panel
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Best way to celebrate the first day of school? Why, with at of course!
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868 Estate Vineyards, 9x12 oil on Belgium Linen, 2022. Available.
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Last weekend to see the show “Local Artists, Local Scenes” at . Two of my paintings, “Gardens at Chez Francois, No. 2” and “Farm Use Only” are currently on display.
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The Artists in Middleburg
102 W. Washington Street
Middleburg, VA 20118
Saturday & Sunday: 12 noon- 5pm
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This week’s life drawing work at the with the amazing model . Thank you for the great class and snapping a pic of me working.
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Detail of 18x24in graphite on toned paper, heightened with chalk.
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I was recently in OBX North Carolina and woke up early each day to catch the sunrise. (Those hours of peaceful solitude are my favorite part of any vacation.) I made several color studies during the trip, and hope to use these references for larger studio work.
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Sunrise: day 1, 4x6 in, oil on shellacked paper, 2022. Available
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Just got back from a trip to Deep Creek Lake! One if my favorite things to do on vacation is wake up early and enjoy the sunrise.
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🖼➡️Sold!! I’m delighted to share the exciting news that my alla prima plein air painting of the gardens at sold during last night’s artists’ reception at !
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Thank you to my new collector, Arts of Great Falls, and the Garden club of Great Falls for the opportunities to paint during the tour and exhibit my work.
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➡️🎨Artists’ Reception Tomorrow, July 1, 2022
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Free / Family Friendly / Free Parking
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6-8pm
756 Walker Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066
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I have 3 paintings in this exhibit, hope you can join me at the event!
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Today’s plein air work. View of the Potomac from Riverbend Park.
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Not sure if it’s done, might go back over the rocks, etc once I’ve had a chance to think it over.
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WIP, 16x8 in, oil on Belgium linen panel.
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Today’s plein air work.
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Gardens at No. 2. Oil on Belgium linen panel. 10x8in. 2022.
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Artists’ reception for the Garden Tour Exhibit will be this coming Friday, July 1st from 6-8pm at .
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756 Walker Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066
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Free / ample parking, refreshments.
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Hope to see you there!
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Work from today’s life drawing session .
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N**e study, 2022. Graphite on 140 lb. Hot press sketchbook.
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✍️Drawing workshop - Turning the Form October 3, 2022 10:30am-1:30pm $60 The Arts of Great Falls 756 Walker Rd Great Falls, VA 22066 • Please contact The Arts of Great Falls for registration • #carolbuswell #theartsofgreatfalls #classicaldrawing #atelier
➡️FREE drawing workshop! This Sunday, at the National Sporting Library & Museum. • Great for all levels: Adults - Kids - Beginner - Advanced • Sunday, September 25 2pm Facebook Live 2:30 in person workshop National Sporting Library & Museum 102 The Plains Road, Middleburg, VA 20117 • Join us for Sunday Sketch in September with artist Carol Buswell! Using some of the most beloved artworks in NSLM permanent collection, discover the technique of notan and explore the placement of light and shadows in your artwork. • There will be a 15-minute skill session from 2pm - 2:15pm that will be streamed on Facebook Live, and the in-person guided activity will start at 2:30. • Participation is free and all materials will be provided. To RSVP email [email protected] • #carolbuswell #nationalsportinglibraryandmuseum #nslm #loudounart #loveloudoun #middleburg #middleburglife #loudounarts #artworkshop #artclass
Spaced still available for Bargue Plate workshop! • September 19 10:30am-1:30pm $60 • The Arts of Great Falls 756 Walker Rd Great Falls, VA 22066 • A classical drawing workshop focusing on line, shape, and value, all of which will be covered in depth in the 6 week session starting November 7 • Materials vine charcoal kneaded eraser pointer blending stumps 18 x 24 in drawing pad with heavyweight paper • Please contact The Arts of Great Falls for registration. • #carolbuswell #classicaldrawing #artsofgreatfalls
Varnish day! It never fails to amaze me when a fresh coat of varnish brings a painting back to its “just if the easel” look. • Athena, 8x10 oil and gold leaf on Belgium linen panel, 2021, NFS. • #carolbuswell #varnish #varnishday #petportrait
Done!!!! • Defiant, 2021-22, 12x16 oil on panel, NFS • #carolbuswell #oilonpanel #oilpainting #art #oilpaint
Done!!!! • 12x16 oil on panel, NFS • #carolbuswell #oilonpanel #oilpainting #art #oilpaint
I love how varnish brings dark values oil paint back to life! • #carolbuswell #varnish #oilpaint
The devil’s in the (dress) details! Spent the last few days breaking the dress shapes into more detailed bits. Incredibly time consuming, but I love it. • #carolbuswell #wip #onmyeasel #oilpainting #art #almostdone #fineart
Almost done! Yesterday was a super productive studio session. I need to let it dry for a day or so, then I can go back with the dress pattern details, maybe adjust some values here or there. • #carolbuswell #wip #onmyeasel #oilonpanel #oilpainting #art #almostdone
Dress is done! Today’s goal: finish shoulders, mask, and face. • One way I’ve been able to simplify and quickly work through each section was by limited my palette and premixing value strings. This allow me to focus on the shape of each color plane as opposed to stopping to mix each one. • Also, I’ve been storing the palettes outside inside sealed plastic palette containers. By keeping them at or below zero degrees, the paint stays usable for much longer. • #carolbuswell #wip #onmyeasel #painttips #oilpainting #art
Today’s goal: finish the dress pattern. Fingers crossed I get it done before the kids get home from school. • #carolbuswell #wip #onmyeasel #oilpaint
First studio project of the new year = done! • I’ve been wanting to inventory all of the paint tubes I’ve accumulated over the years for a long time, and I’m a little excited about finally getting this project done. • Why go through the trouble? • Because I want to refine my palette and needed to fully understand the working properties of all of the paints in order to do so. • I’ll be posting a write up of my paint swatch testing, including differences between brands for the same colors, in the next week or so. • #carolbuswell #oilpaint #color #colorchart
I'm a Gamblin Dedicated Workshop Instructor located in Northern, Virginia where I teach representational oil painting and drawing methods. My work has been exhibited in numerous group, juried, and solo shows.
Due to COVID-19, all of my classes and workshops have been moved online via Zoom, more information is available here: https://www.carolbuswell.com/workshops
I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing from Radford University in 2006 and later pursued a career in graphic design. I have worked in printing, publishing, and e-commerce in various design a marketing roles. I am currently enrolled in the Master Artist Program at The Compass Atelier in Rockville, Maryland, expected to graduate in 2023.
My full CV is available here: https://carolbuswell.com/about
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