Katharine Krieg

"Baoding Balls"       oil       6x8" Happy Fall! Hope your summer was as refreshing and inspiring as mine.  Monhegan did it's thing and I came back with a lot of good studies for paintings that will make for a strong basis of next year's open studio.  I also came back with memories and experiences that fuel ideas to carry over into the fall and winter studio here in PA. The open studio was well received and a bit different with a mix of mediums and subject this year.  Charcoal and graphite, some oils that I have been pushing into and, of course, watercolors. I also included more works of still life and some of my PA work was there as well. Many visitors remembered me from previous years and saw my work outside of marine/coastal watercolor for the first time. It was interesting to hear visitors' reaction to the mix.  Most enjoyed the variety and the feedback was very, very positive. Only a few asked which medium was my "favo...

Summertime, and the Studio's Busy! "Lighthouse Ridge, Monhegan"  watercolor  17 x 29"     Summer!  A good time to make a new post with lots of new happenings in the studio.  I have been busy gearing up for two new shows and my open studio on Monhegan Island in Maine.       I am delighted to be part of the group summer show "Summer Vacation" at Patricia Hutton Galleries  in Doylestown, PA.  Paintings of coastal New England will be featured and I have several pieces from Monhegan hanging. The show opens Friday June 22 with a reception from 5 - 8pm. I will be attending this and am looking forward to seeing all the other works by some very talented artists that I am pleased to be showing with.  It promises to be a wonderful show and runs all summer. Please stop by if you are in the area.      In July, I was invited to be part of the Bucks County Audubon Society  "Art of the Barn"  tour on...

I thought it would be a good idea to show a bit of how I go about making a painting.  It's a bit of a rough explanation but gives a decent overview of the process.   I paint what is important to me. I think this is some of the most important rule to follow for any artist and I know this advice has served me well. Step 1:  "The Subject" Any time you can work from life definitely do so.  There is information gained from first hand observation that you just don't get with a photo. Never copy a photo.  Years ago, I tried to do this and found it so stifling almost jumped off the roof.   Photos are fine to use but should be used as REMINDERS only!  I know I sound bossy but I am only trying to save you a trip to the roof. *Now, photos are helpful reminders in other ways. Say your studio cat gets angry at you for whatever the latest stupid reason is and decides to drag your subject off and in the process has rearranged the drapery and you need to ...