The Starving Artist’s Guide to Living

Posted by on Apr 30, 2013 in The Blog | No Comments

Found this great link today. Had to Share. The Starving Artist’s Guide to Supporting their Art Enjoy!      

The Breadth of Representational Art Today

Posted by on Feb 19, 2013 in The Blog | No Comments

I never realize how many representational artists are living, working and succeeding today. Art is such a difficult career to do well in. But here are a few inspirational quotes and people to look to today. “Just keep painting, and it will always work out”, “Its (your situation) always going to kinda suck, or be unideal, unless your painting everyday all ...

New and Updated Art Competition Calendar!

Posted by on Apr 18, 2012 in The Blog | No Comments

As some of you know, I have a link to a calendar on my site here… it is not only for my use but for yours also, and it has been recently updated. If you didnt know about it CHECK IT OUT, if you did, CHECK IT OUT! To CHECK IT OUR click here … ...

2012 Summer Workshops and Course Offerings

Posted by on Apr 15, 2012 in The Blog | No Comments

Listed below are the courses I will be offering at duCret school of art this summer. Please come and join the fun! If you have any questions please feel free to email me at monica@monicabaumann.com. These classes are flexible and intended to be both fun and educational, FOR YOU! Intensive Long Pose Drawing and Painting ...

WELCOME to the new and improved MonicaBaumann.com!

Posted by on Jan 25, 2012 in The Blog | No Comments

Hello all! As you can see, I have finally launched the shiny new Monica Baumann.com.  It is basically the same as the good ol’ site, when it comes to viewing images and such. There are a few new features I’ve added for your pleasure 1. I now have a second blog! My other blog, Black ...

Recently I was talking…

Posted by on Nov 16, 2011 in The Blog | No Comments

Ron Sherr Recently I was talking to a student about the scale of “Polish and Panache” as quoted by Michael Aviano. I referred him to one of my favorite artists, Ron Sherr, as an example of a well executed balance of the scale. I truly enjoy these pieces and hope that you will too.

I am proud to announce…

Posted by on Oct 26, 2011 in The Blog | No Comments

I am proud to announce that I have received the privilege and honor of being part of the Ani Art Academy’s “Capturing Realism 2011” Exhibition, with my piece titled “America the Beautiful”. Above is the video preview, including a few select works from this years show. The show is a phenomenal display of extremely talented artists working with The Ani Art Academy Waichulis, Jahn Studios ...

Class Supplies

Posted by on Sep 4, 2011 in The Blog, uncategorized | No Comments

For my students. I am, as per requested, posting the supplies for some of my classes. Oil Painting and Rendering (Semester 1): Titanium White Ivory or Lamp Black Brushes: Robert Simmons “Singet” or Richeson “Signature” brand brushes, Filbert cut; Quantity and Sizes: one #2, two #4, two #6, one #8 one #10. Odorless Mineral Spirits ...

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