by Jeffrey M Levine | Sep 21, 2019
The wild McKenzie River runs through the Willamette National Forest, west of the Cascade Range in Central Oregon. Over the July 4th weekend I went there to paint it. I managed to film my work and post it, and this is the story of my trip. I flew into Redmond and...
by Jeffrey M Levine | Jun 16, 2019
Back in May as the weather tuned nice and spring began to take root I took a workship in the Hudson Valley with Garin Baker, sponsored by the Art Students League. This was a wonderful opportunity to get outside and paint in a spectacular environment close to...
by Jeffrey M Levine | Jun 15, 2019
This is one of the sketches I did as a medical student when rotating through the VA Hospital. It was done with a felt-tip marker, probably a Flair, on the back of a Doctors Order sheet. It’s not dated, but was probably done in 1979. It shows a scene you...
by Jeffrey M Levine | Jun 10, 2019
I’m a big fan of vintage art supplies. Seems that much of the stuff you get today feels like cheap knock-offs. Plus its kind of a spiritual experience using good quality materials that were used and enjoyed by another artist. I always admired the romance of...
by Jeffrey M Levine | Jun 10, 2019
Those of you who follow my posts know that I recently picked up plein-air painting using watercolor and oil. I am pleased to announce that I was accepted to the Castine Plein Air Festival this summer in Castine, Maine. In the spring I submitted an application to...
