Background
Mehaffey, Mark Edward was born on December 25, 1950 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Son of Howard Henry and Maxine Delores Mehaffey.
(Every watercolorist can kick-start their creativity and m...)
Every watercolorist can kick-start their creativity and make better paintings with Creative Watercolor Workshop. It shows realistic and semi-realistic watercolor painters how to unlock their creativity--even if they've suffered from artist's block in the past. Highlights include: -25 energizing projects to help readers design great paintings, break down creative barriers and broaden their repertoire of techniques -A fascinating section called "The Story Behind the Painting," which offers insights on featured artwork from both the author and the artist -Special lay-flat binding that makes the book perfect for readers to take into the studio and refer to as they paint There's no excuse for not being creative with Mark E. Mehaffey's friendly and enthusiastic guidance at your side!
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( Overcome "creative block" and break out of your norm! ...)
Overcome "creative block" and break out of your norm! Every artist struggles with creativity at one time or another. Creative Watercolor Workshop will help you, the watercolor artist, explore your creativity and stretch your boundaries while still making the realistic and semi-realistic art that you love to paint. This book is chock-full of hands-on projects, techniques and strategies to get you thinking beyond your self-imposed creative boundaries. Mark Mehaffey, an experienced, friendly teacher, begins with the basic of designing a strong painting with shape, value and color. Once you've mastered these keys to any successful painting - regardless of style - you will have the confidence to be more creative! Mehaffey will show you practical techniques and lead you in experiments with color, composition, painting surfaces, methods of applying paint, and more. This book offers creative exercises for every skill level and comfort level, as well as demonstrations, painting critiques, weak/strong comparisons and examples by Mehaffey and a variety of other accomplished artists. With this book in your studio, you'll be encouraged to have fun while creating wonderful art. In no time, you will have a variety of tools for jump-starting your creativity and painting with confidence!
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( Overcome "Creative Block" And Break Out of Your Norm! ...)
Overcome "Creative Block" And Break Out of Your Norm! Every artist struggles with creativity at one time or another. Creative Workshop Watercolor & Acrylic will help you, the watercolor artist, explore your creativity and stretch your boundaries while still making the realistic and semi-realistic art that you love to paint. This book is chock-full of hands-on projects, techniques and strategies to get you thinking beyond your self-imposed creative boundaries. Mark Mehaffey, an experience, friendly teacher, begins with the basics of designing a strong painting with shape, value and color. Once you've mastered these keys to any successful painting—regardless of style—you will have the confidence to be more creative! Mehaffey will show you practical techniques and lead you in experiments with color, composition, painting surfaces, methods of applying paint, and more. This book offers creative exercises for every skill level and comfort level, as well as demonstrations, painting critiques, weak/strong comparisons and examples by Mehaffey and a variety of other accomplished artists. With this book in your studio, you'll be encouraged to have fun while creating wonderful art. In no time, you will have a variety of tools for jump-starting your creativity and painting with confidence! Includes bonus DVD on watercolor painting on Yupo®!
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Mehaffey, Mark Edward was born on December 25, 1950 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Son of Howard Henry and Maxine Delores Mehaffey.
Bachelor of Fine Arts with honors, Michigan State University, 1973.
Arts educator Lansing (Michigan) Public Schools, 1974—2002. Retired, since 2002.
( Overcome "creative block" and break out of your norm! ...)
( Overcome "Creative Block" And Break Out of Your Norm! ...)
(Every watercolorist can kick-start their creativity and m...)
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Master Transparent Watercolor Society of America (signature, Skyledge - Top award 1999). Member American Watercolor Society (signature), National Watercolor Society (signature, Beverly Geen Memorial Purchase award), Louisiana Watercolor Society, Watercolor West Society (signature, 3rd award 1997), Rocky Mountain Watermedia Society (signature).
Married Rose Marie Kain, November 6, 1971.