Author Archives: Brent Jensen
Earthquake
At 3:20 a.m. this morning, I was started awake by the largest earthquake I’ve ever felt. The rumbling noise was the most scary. It lasted for about 30 seconds. My latest 30 x 20 oil painting was still wet on my easel, but luckily it landed face up. Was certainly a wake up call on…
Plein Air Tips and Movement Foundation Video on Youtube
Please click here to watch a 4 minute YouTube video containing some tips and history of plein air.
Napa Valley Art Festival
If in the area, please visit the Napa Valley Art Festival this Saturday, August 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. I will display 18 recent oil paintings including California, New England, European and still life fine art. This event supports Napa Valley Art, a nonprofit whose purpose is to promote art and arts education.
Black or Brown Frame?
Framing is an essential part of presenting professional fine art to the world. Questions arise about how ornate to go, how thick of a border and whether to use a gold, brown or black frame. Frames are personal so I don’t take offense if a collector wants a different frame that what I originally put…
Intimate Impressionists
If you are in the San Francisco area, a trip to the Legion of Honor before August 3, 2014 is a must. The Intimate Impressionism exhibit is worth your time. A wide selection of well-known Impressionist painters are included. My favorite was Mound of Butter by Antoine Vollon.