September 30, 2008 – 7:18 am
The Camp Tosebo Art Retreat 2008 came to a close yesterday as the dow fell and art spirits rose. 'Art Camp' as it became affectionately called by those in attendance was hardly camping. Cre Woodward and Carol Spaulding kept us fabulously fed and made sure the wine was flowing. Attendees enjoyed lots of painting time, [...]
September 16, 2008 – 4:13 pm
1st stage
2nd stage
3rd stage
Almost final stage
Shown are four stages of Richard Kooymans new painting 'Garden Thicket' 48" x 120" oil on canvas. The progression shows the piece for start to almost completion. You can click on each image for a larger version.
September 8, 2008 – 1:32 pm
An exhibition of recent work by Melanie Parke and Richard Kooyman will open at the Water Street Gallery in Douglas, Michigan Oct 4th. The afternoon reception will be 12 noon to 5pm. To find out more about Water Street Gallery visit their website at www. waterstreetgallery.com
September 3, 2008 – 7:23 am
The Oil Painting Workshop/Retreat at Camp Tosebo with Melanie Parke and Richard Kooyman has been filled. Send us your email and postal address if you would like to be notified of future classes in 2009.
September 2, 2008 – 1:15 pm
Richard and Melanie have been painting and hiking on North Manitou Island part of the Lake Michigan Archipelago. An island rich in history and beauty that is Northwestern Michigan at its best. Look for many paintings of the area in future posts.