RICHARD STARGULZ, portrait painter demonstrator at SDPS, ink sketch

RICHARD STARGULZ, oil portrait painter demonstrator at San Diego Portrait Society last Thursday. I did this ink sketch of him during his demonstration, in my sketchbook/notebook, where I was making some notes. People ask him questions, about what color he uses, what canvas, etc. When they asked him about his brushes, he said which was his favorite kind:
"ANY BRUSH THAT'S 70% OFF". Funny, and a statement of his skill, too. The skill is in his hand, brain, heart, experience, NOT in his brushes!

REFUGEE, pastel on velour board

REFUGEE, pastel portrait on velour board, 10x8 in. Today, this portrait won the Award of Excellence. This brings me to Signature Member status at the San Diego Portrait Society.

My upcoming events:
Next Tuesday, May 13: I am giving a demonstration for the North County Society of Fine Art, starting at 1:00.- The topic will be: Sketching while Traveling. Everybody welcome!
Next Wednesday, May 14:  Pastel portrait workshop at my studio-gallery in THE GLASHAUS, 1815 Main Street, San Diego 92113.- 10:00am to 1:00 pm. To register call: 619-240-6092 or email me: minnievalero@yahoo.fr  Space is limited, register early!
Next Friday, May 16: Watercolor workshop at my studio-gallery in THE GLASHAUS, 1815 Main Street, San Diego 92113.- 10:00 to 1:00 - to register call or email: 619-240-6092 or minnievalero@yahoo.fr   Space is limited, register early!

HOPE, pastel on velour board, 20x16

HOPE, pastel on velour board, 20x16, winner of award at the San Diego Portrait Society, and selected for Poster of the Year 2011 by the Bilateral Corridor Coalition,  sold.

I will be teaching two new classes starting this week: PASTEL PORTRAIT CLASSES, on Wednesdays, starting Wednesday, May 7th, throughout May and June. Classes will be at my new studio-gallery at THE GLASHAUS, 1815 Main Street, San Diego 92113. Three hour session:
10:00am -1:00pm, for $ 30.- a  session, maximum 5 students. All levels.

Also: WATERCOLOR CLASSES, on Fridays, starting Friday May 9th, throughout May and June. Same place, my studio-gallery at THE GLASHAUS, 1815 Main Street, San Diego 92113. Three hour session: 10:00-1:00, for $ 30.- a session, maximum 5 students. All levels.
TO REGISTER, CONTACT MINNIE AT: 619-240-6092, OR minnievalero@yahoo.fr