Those of us who paint from photos are always thinking about how the painting becomes more than the photo. A master of this form was Norman Rockwell. Here are some examples of how he turned photos (staged and photographed at his direction) into paintings that tell a story in his own special way. In the… Continue reading Photos Into Paintings
Author: Joanne
Joanne Taeuffer is an expressive painter. She lives in the Berkeley Hills and Healdsburg, CA, with her husband and their black cats, Oscar Wild and Percy.
From Under The Christmas Tree
Two new paintings that were under covers until after Christmas. The fourth in a series of paintings depicting my father and his tractor, circa 1959. Erik G., take note: now that this body of work has become my chef d’oeuvre, each piece is more “important.” For my sister, Jean, who works in the beverage industry.… Continue reading From Under The Christmas Tree
John and Zeke’s, Again
I know you’ve seen this building before, but in a different format. The collection I’m calling “Nightscapes” continues to develop.
Joanne Taeuffer 