http://rserpe.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Ralph S. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Sun, 03 Jan 2010 12:48:10 GMT 2010-01-03T12:48:10Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944121 Artist Statement My work fits into two very different and unrelated categories: realism and abstract. Each style allows me to challenge different parts of my personality. Drawing realistically . . . Sat, 12 Dec 2009 18:51:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977944121 Ralph S. 2009-12-12T18:51:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977898943 So you are beginning your journey into the wonderful world of oil painting? It can be a confusing process for beginners if you do not have someone to help guide you through the first steps. This article . . . Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:15:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977898943 Ralph S. 2009-11-13T08:15:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977865914 There is a brand new home instruction course entitled Learn and Master Painting which is quite easily the best home instruction course available in teaching you how to paint with oils and acrylics. . . . Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:40:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977865914 Ralph S. 2009-10-23T00:40:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977615138 ABOUT THE ARTIST George Max is a Geologist, Fine Artist and Professional Translator from central Guatemala in Middle America. He was born in 1968 in a small town called of Cobán, 200 km north of . . . Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:27:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977615138 Ralph S. 2009-03-05T16:27:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977592725 Total Knee Replacement, which is also known as Total Knee Arthroplasty, is a surgical procedure where: The worn ends of the bones which make up the knee joint are resurfaced with metal and plastic . . . Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:18:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977592725 Ralph S. 2009-02-12T22:18:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977586334 About Mike Nationally recognized, award winning artist Mike Callahan is a fourth generation Nevada native who counts himself privileged to grow up in what he believes to be one of the most beautiful . . . Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:33:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977586334 Ralph S. 2009-02-06T15:33:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977548564 About Aileen Aileen is a multi-medium artist/tutor. Her portraits have been included in major portrait exhibtions and she has been commissioned to paint VIP. Aileen has been a guest on national TV . . . Tue, 30 Dec 2008 17:02:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977548564 Ralph S. 2008-12-30T17:02:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977528548 About Steve I am an artist and teacher who primarily works in watercolor. I have been painting for nearly 35 years, and teaching for 14. I believe that the goal of art should be a creative interpretation . . . Sun, 07 Dec 2008 15:37:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977528548 Ralph S. 2008-12-07T15:37:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977511066 About Nicole I live in Ontario, Canada where the scenic views are just spectacular.  Art is a very important factor in my life. I have a small studio/shop in my home where I love to spend most . . . Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:32:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977511066 Ralph S. 2008-11-19T19:32:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977490019 About Doris Joa My name is Doris Joa and I am an artist from Germany. My mediums are watercolor and oil. One of my special favorite subjects are Roses and figurative work. I paint roses and also . . . Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:51:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977490019 Ralph S. 2008-10-27T16:51:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977480937 Getting to Know Your Palette Part 1 These are the colors that are currently in my watercolor palette. I use mostly Winsor & Newton tube paints, and I squeeze them on to my palette and allow . . . Fri, 17 Oct 2008 21:48:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977480937 Ralph S. 2008-10-17T21:48:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977478485 Artist Bio: Julie Ann Crawford Lamons was born on March 25, 1953 in Newport Arkansas USA. She graduated from Bradford HS in 1971.Her interest in art began in her teens after drawing members of her church. . . . Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:46:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977478485 Ralph S. 2008-10-15T16:46:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977466804 "Gwyneth" -  Portrait Painting Demo By Karin Wells There are a LOT of ways to paint a portrait. I use several different methods (and sometimes combine them) depending on what I think . . . Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:21:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977466804 Ralph S. 2008-10-03T16:21:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977460255 Artist Statement Today we are bombarded with so much ugliness in the world; through my art I try to portray the calming beauty I feel from nature. My passion is painting Realistic Animal Portraits, . . . Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:36:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977460255 Ralph S. 2008-09-26T20:36:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977453745 Jo Knoblock Castillo has always had an interest in art and working with her hands. Whether it was cooking, sewing or making gifts, she was happy to be “doing”. While living in Bolivia, she finally rediscovered . . . Fri, 19 Sep 2008 23:28:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977453745 Ralph S. 2008-09-19T23:28:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977444766 Biography Cindy Davis’ paintings have been exhibited and sold in Georgia, Florida, California, Colorado, Maryland and Tennessee. She frequently exhibits in Albany, Georgia as well as participating . . . Wed, 10 Sep 2008 02:09:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977444766 Ralph S. 2008-09-10T02:09:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977441117 Light and Dark Values They Create Dimension, Drama, Texture and Shape No matter what medium or technique you use to depict your subject, always try to use a full range of values. Value is the . . . Fri, 05 Sep 2008 19:47:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977441117 Ralph S. 2008-09-05T19:47:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977436250 Hello Everyone, I started a project not too long ago on my blog called the "Artist Spotlite" , where I feature the artwork or photography of two new artists every few days or so. This . . . Mon, 01 Sep 2008 20:23:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977436250 Ralph S. 2008-09-01T20:23:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977433055 Here is a quick, easy and delicious pasta recipe that you just have to make for dinner tonight. Anyone can make this. Your family will feel like they are eating at an authentic Italian restaurant after . . . Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:42:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977433055 Ralph S. 2008-08-28T23:42:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977417776 I was watching a show called Kitchen Nightmares the other night and in this particular episode, Chef Ramsay was helping out the owners of an Irish Pub in New York. One of the dishes Chef Ramsay cooked . . . Sat, 09 Aug 2008 22:51:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977417776 Ralph S. 2008-08-09T22:51:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977407229 About Dan: Dan Schultz was born in New Mexico in 1975 and soon began to take an interest in art. He enjoyed art classes through his primary and high school years, and studied commercial art at Pensacola . . . Sun, 27 Jul 2008 01:07:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977407229 Ralph S. 2008-07-27T01:07:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977387817 I have another wonderful painting demonstration along with some tips  to share with you folks.   This demonstration and article is by an exceptional artist from New Zealand.  Here name . . . Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:34:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977387817 Ralph S. 2008-07-02T16:34:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977374846 Cooking brisket in the oven is a time consuming process, but also a very rewarding one. When your family and friends take their first bite of your delicious brisket, they will most definitely be asking . . . Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:05:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977374846 Ralph S. 2008-06-16T20:05:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977369683 Brian has no formal training in art. He is self taught and learns most from a careful observation of the order and design of the natural world . He believes that "nature is the artwork of a creator/master . . . Wed, 11 Jun 2008 21:21:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977369683 Ralph S. 2008-06-11T21:21:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977357787 Hi Everyone, I just wanted to share another painting demonstration from my blog.  It was created by the very talented artist Richard Ancheta.  I am trying to help give him a little  . . . Fri, 30 May 2008 22:29:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977357787 Ralph S. 2008-05-30T22:29:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977351267 Karin Wells is an artist of amazing versatility. She graduated with honors from both the New England School of Art and Design, Boston, 1965, and the Butera School of Art, Boston, 1986. Karin has enjoyed . . . Thu, 22 May 2008 16:26:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977351267 Ralph S. 2008-05-22T16:26:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977346321 Here's a great new demo by artist Elin Pendleton.  The title of this oil painting lesson is "Painting Horses in Landscape with Figures".  This painting lesson will show how Elin . . . Thu, 15 May 2008 20:01:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977346321 Ralph S. 2008-05-15T20:01:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977341405 Tuna is truly an amazing food with a number of benefits that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Tuna is rich in Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids and has been known to reduce the risk of heart disease. . . . Thu, 08 May 2008 16:00:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977341405 Ralph S. 2008-05-08T16:00:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977339566 Hello Everyone... I thought you might be interested in another painting demonstration.  It is another contribution by artist Lorraine Vatcher. The title of the painting is "Reflections . . . Tue, 06 May 2008 05:17:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977339566 Ralph S. 2008-05-06T05:17:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977334771 Hello fellow artists and art enthusiasts.. I just wanted to share with you several new additions to my art instruction blog. The following are a series of painting demonstrations and artist interviews . . . Tue, 29 Apr 2008 15:47:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977334771 Ralph S. 2008-04-29T15:47:54Z