Posts Tagged ‘painting’
A Day in Plein Air
Since I will be teaching plein air painting in a few weeks, I realized that I had better get back to the swing of things and start painting on location again. My last paintings have all been studio paintings, where I’ve had the luxury of working from photos, taking my time, and listening to the ball…
Read MoreForcing the big shapes
Because I struggle with zooming out and painting the big shapes first, I forced myself to conduct a little exercise. I wanted to see how loose I could go while still maintaining recognizability. So I grabbed an Anthropology ad and found a great photo to work with, and I let go, trying to paint as…
Read MoreNew Art: "In His Image"
This piece started as a tribute to an organization called Kimmy’s House. Kimmy’s House focuses on ministering to special needs orphans in India and Haiti. The need is great. Either because of cultural beliefs or because of lack of resources, the special needs orphans of India and Haiti often times suffer great neglect, and can…
Read MoreWedding Portraits
The busiest month of the year for weddings is here: June. Chances are, you are going to a wedding or two within the next few months. Have you thought of what to give the bride and groom? Especially a bride and groom that already has everything? While a painting or print is a great…
Read MoreSpeak About Life Abundant
Life is a gift, and artist Benjamin Hummel can appreciate this more than ever. Having been the recipient of TWO liver transplants, Benjamin created this design originally for University of Colorado Hospital Liver Transplant Team. The green ribbon symbolizes the gift of life through organ and tissue donation. Each letter showcases a small snapshot of…
Read MoreCentury Celebration "Passion" Flower Festival
The Church of Our Lady in Fleet, Hampshire, England just reached its centenary in June of 2008. To commemorate this grand occasion they held a Flower Festival that uniquely depicts the life of Christ. I was greatly honored to have my painting, “The Passion Flower” selected to mark such a special occasion, half a world…
Read MoreIllustrated Books: Madison and Main Gallery
Greeley, CO (March 3 – April 25, 2008) Cherish Flieder and Benjamin Hummel, Colorado native artists & children’s book illustrators, in conjunction with the Society of Children’s Book Writers & Illustrators, bring to Colorado art lovers a show entitled “Illustrated Books.” Through April 25th, the Madison and Main Gallery in Greeley, CO will display original…
Read MoreGrace In Action
Cherish Flieder captures the theme of “Grace in Action” in her beautiful artfor the WaterStone Inner Fire Ministries women’s conference. Inner Fire Conference – Oct 13, 2008 – WaterStone Community Church
Read MoreBarefoot Path: Pa's Violin
“Pa’s Violin“ by Cherish Flieder was selected for the cover of Barefoot Path: Exploring childlike wonder and faith Summer 2005, Cherished “Pa’s Violin“evokes memories of family life on the American prairie, as depicted in the Little House series of books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. Ma gathers the children as the sun begins to set. Pa’s…
Read MoreBarefoot Path: Right Field
“Right Field” by Benjamin Hummel was selected for the cover of Barefoot Path: Exploring childlike wonder and faith Spring 2005, Renewal The phenomenon of little league sports can be pretty humorous at times. Attending many such outings with my younger brothers, there were always two or three (usually my siblings among them), who would find…
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