Author Archives: Brent Jensen
Why Do You Attend Art Workshops?
On June 22, Kevin MacPherson starts his 5-day workshop in Taos, New Mexico. I will have the privilege of being a student in his class. As I prepare, I thought of 5 reasons taking workshops from artists you respect is good for any artist. Life-learning is key to continual success and progress in one’s chosen profession. It’s…
Italy Oil Paintings
After returning from a two week painting trip to Italy, I have become so inspired that I decided to create a website page dedicated to Italy oil paintings. Because some are vertical paintings, there are two separate listings for my Italy paintings. I will be adding to these pages over the coming weeks and months as…
Tuscany Front Porch
Staying in Tuscany Italy for a week as part of a two week paint trip. Painted this scene with my palette knife this morning. The wisteria on the front porch is in full bloom. Feels like paradise.
San Leandro Art Association Demonstration
On April 14, 2015, about 25 club members of the San Leandro Art Association gathered to watch my demonstration. I painted a scene with sheep grazing among the olive trees of the Castello di Amorosa vineyards. It was an 11 x 14 oil painting. I talked most of the way through the 1 1/2 hour…
Show Reception – March 20, 2015
If you are in San Francisco on Friday, March 20 from 6-8 p.m., please stop by the Christian Daniels Gallery at 950 Leavenworth Street. I will attend the opening of their show, People and Places. The show will run from March 20 to April 25, 2015. Several of my pieces will be in the show…