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UPCOMING WORKSHOP

Posted on March 19, 2023 by mbwilsonart

Painting Drapery and Fabrics Workshop Back by popular demand, I will be teaching a workshop on how to paint fabrics and drapery on consecutive Thursday, March 30 and April 6 at the New Art Center, Newtonville on March 30 and … Continue reading →

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Two New Workshops

Posted on September 13, 2021 by mbwilsonart

“Sketch-Booking Out In The World” and “Learning To Draw; An Introduction to Drawing.” “Sketch-Booking Out In The World” will be 3 Tuesday mornings: 9/21, 9/27, and 10/4, 9:30 – 12:30.“Learning To Draw” will be 3 Wednesday mornings: 9/22, 9/28, and … Continue reading →

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Online Classes

Posted on April 18, 2020 by mbwilsonart

In keeping with the times and current state of affairs, I’m offering online classes in painting and drawing. The format will be that I provide a subject we’ll both paint from, usually either a still life I’ve photographed or a … Continue reading →

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Learning to paint plein air: materials

Posted on August 9, 2019 by mbwilsonart

I been going outdoors to paint plein air again this summer, both as a teacher and just for fun. Therefore, I’m also a student, trying to improve. I thought I’d share what I take with me. Today I’ll show my … Continue reading →

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Ghosts to fear…

Posted on October 26, 2012 by mbwilsonart

I love this cartoon.  So true.   Nothing ruins a good joke like explaining it, but I love the contrast between the warm, cuddly scene of Mom and daughter with the dark and foreboding shadows on the wall and the … Continue reading →

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Drawing upon Experience

Posted on July 16, 2012 by mbwilsonart

I’ve created a gallery here for the drawings of The “Man of La Mancha” series, alternatively titled “A.K.A. Don Quixote”. Which is also the working title for a Kickstarter.com project.  More on that later. Drawing is thinking. Let’s look at … Continue reading →

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10 Things from Milton Glaser

Posted on June 19, 2012 by mbwilsonart

I came across this list of 10 Things by Milton Glaser, on the art business blog of Barney Davey.  You can also find it on the Milton Glaser website.  I highly suggest that you read his list in its entirety. … Continue reading →

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Map to studio

Posted on June 10, 2012 by mbwilsonart

map to studio: 144 Moody Street, Waltham, MA

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Painting lessons in the studio, Summer 2012

Posted on June 8, 2012 by mbwilsonart

PRIVATE PAINTING & DRAWING LESSONS / TUTORING Learn in the studio of a professional artist: Michael B. Wilson Lessons will be held in Michael’s studio at 144 Moody Street,    Building 4 (AWA), in Waltham, MA 02453. Lessons  from building stretchers … Continue reading →

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