by Cyd Rust | Jun 2, 2009 | Blog, Painting Process
I thought it might be fun to do a step by step demonstration of one of my works as I was painting it. This is to be an entry for an upcoming show if it turns out. It is a from a photo of a hybrid Zinnia I shot at the Colorado State University Floral Testing Site. The...
by Cyd Rust | May 9, 2009 | Blog, Creative Process
For the past couple of months I have found myself living with the ultimate artists nightmare….the Creative Block. Never have I felt so paralyzed by something I couldn’t figure out or explain. I normally enjoy painting so much it is almost impossible for me...
by Cyd Rust | Apr 4, 2009 | Art Events & Awards, Blog
I had the opportunity of a lifetime last week. I was able to spend a full week at Richeson’s in Wisconsin, taking Color Theory under Master Colorist Stephen Quiller. While a week of study with a master like Stephen is almost overwhelming in the knowledge that is...
by Cyd Rust | Aug 26, 2008 | Art & Life, Blog
Today was our weekly Photo shoot. This was one of the most exciting days ever in over a decade of going to Rocky Mountain National Park. We saw our first bear there in 14 years! We were able to get off quite a few shots with both our cameras. Unfortunately, he kept...
by Cyd Rust | Aug 20, 2008 | Art & Life, Blog
This week my son, his fiance and I, went to Colorado State University for our photo shoot. They have a garden where they grow annuals throughout the summer to test them for hardiness for the extreme climate in the High Desert. It is a great place to see sneak peeks of...
by Cyd Rust | Aug 12, 2008 | Art & Life, Blog
The green in the picture is the wind blowing what smelled like Jasmine, so I couldn’t get a clear shot of my “Instructor”. :) I went on another photo shoot with my son today. I think we are going to make this a weekly occurrence whenever we can. I...
by Cyd Rust | Aug 1, 2008 | Art & Life, Blog, Paintings
My study of Vincent Van Gogh’s 1889 “Irises” oil painting. 14″ x 18″ Acrylic on Archival Canvas Panel I was thrilled when I heard the MAPS Master to be studied for June and July was Vincent Van Gogh. I was lucky enough to see his original...
by Cyd Rust | Jul 16, 2008 | Art & Life, Blog
I took the day off from Painting. I kind of feel guilty, but my son treated me to a photo shoot and photography lesson, and since he is a fabulous photographer I took him up on it. I learned a lot about lighting and angles, and my camera….and got some fantastic...
