Author Archives: Brent Jensen
Six Ways Artists Can Stay Motivated During Winter
As a full-time artist who enjoys plein air painting, winter months can be long and sap the creative spirit. This year has been particularly difficult to stay motivated due to the abundance of rain. I’d love to hear from you if you have additional suggestions or tips for the winter blues. Here are my six favorites. Read…
ASMA Signature Member Article
The American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA) included an article in their Winter 2017 publication on me as a new signature member. Big thanks to ASMA for sharing this spotlight on my work. I hope you enjoy reading the article.
CONTEMPORARY MASTERS OF MARINE PAINTING
The Alden B. Dow Museum of Science and Art of the Midland Center for the Arts in Midland, Missouri has an invitational exhibit called Contemporary Masters of Marine Painting. This museum show is from January 14 to April 2, 2017. I will have three paintings exhibited including Buck’s Harbor, Maine, a 24 x 30 oil…
San Francisco Paint Out – February 11
The Balclutha is a three-masted, steel-hulled, square-rigged ship built in 1886 to carry a variety of cargo all over the world. It is now part of the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. On Saturday, February 11 starting at 10 a.m., The American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA) is hosting a paint out to paint the Balclutha from the…
Thornwood Gallery Year End Group Show
The opening reception was a wonderful time to admire fine art, mingle with collectors and enjoy the company of fellow artists. I was particularly impressed that one couple, Mike and Linda, drove 55 miles just to meet me. Having these encounters are good for an artist’s soul. The entire event was a success and I’m…