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What is an Artist Master Class? An artist master class is a workshop on a specific topic or skill given by a renowned artist, in his or her field. After obtaining a degree or taking years of weekly classes, artists reach a point where they need to be set free.  They paint for a while, on […]

Today my five year-old got very upset that he had made a mistake coloring a picture of a car.  As a parent, you want to instill in your children that mistakes are ok, if not even great to make.  You might end up with something even better or follow a different path than you expected.   […]

Van Gogh only signed his first name.  Monet used his first and last name to complete a piece.  Picasso painted his last name.  And Lucian Freud sometimes just used his initials.  Just to throw my name amongst some of the greatest painters of all time – I use my initials, JKB.  Well, here is my secret – they […]

There are more viewpoints than that of just the artist.  There is the gallery salesperson, the curator, the viewer, and the collector, to name a few.  In order to expand my knowledge of how the art world works, Julie Farrell, the Art Program Specialist for the City of Rockville (and also an amazing curator) generously allowed […]

An art exhibition does not form out of thin air.   Typically, there are guidelines, processes, and YEARS of planning.  Yes, sometimes YEARS. Every art gallery has different procedures and timelines, so I am going to make sweeping generalizations in this post.  From the artists vantage point, there are 9 stages of an exhibition: Apply for an exhibition […]

Inspiration to finished piece is a different journey for every artist. Some artists do lengthy studies, others create fully developed sketches, and some just begin with no plan and hope it works out.  I love the painting part, so the faster I can get to that, the more fun I have! I mainly paint from photos.  So, […]

Noticed posters around town promoting local art shows and exhibitions?  Have you wondered what these are all about? Art shows are a great way for art to meet an audience and the public to take in local art.  Art shows typically take place in a community venue, a gallery, or even outside festival.  A specific organization, […]

My path to becoming an artist is a long and convoluted one.  Since 7 years old I knew I wanted to be an artist.  Early on, in a painting class at the Jewish Community Center in Newton, MA, I found my love of paint and color.  Over the next 10 years I continually enrolled in painting classes […]

As Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, the candy industry is in full swing tempting you with all its sweet and delicious offerings.  Consuming these sugary treats is not the only way to enjoy them.  Montgomery County based-artist, Jennifer Kahn Barlow has taken a unique approach to transcending the impulse to eat confections and instead transforms them […]

Gaithersburg presents an exhibit at the Arts Barn Main Gallery featuring paintings by Jennifer Kahn Barlow, Susan La Mont and Carol Vogel and metal sculpture by Jack Donnelly of Arts Entwine from now through August 9. The gallery is located at 311 Kent Square Road in Gaithersburg, with viewing hours Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. […]