R. Allan Lister, artist: I am NOT idle!

Saturday, November 24, 2012

I am NOT idle!

Just to let you know. I am not idle. I just don't blog very regular. I have been painting and putting items for sale on ebay and not thinking about Christmas. Yesterday, I redecorated my panel at the Carriage Factory Art Gallery here in Newton. I had several pictures that were what I call "thought provoking". I intended to change displays right after the election. It took until yesterday to accomplish that goal.

Today my wife and I took pictures of the panel to include in my blog. Most of the paintings I am showing are new and all are small. The largest is 10" x 12", painted with acrylic paint and the stretched canvas pictures are gallery wrapped. There are several painted on wood, masonite and canvas panel.

I would love for you to go see the paintings up close. I am going to try to post a picture or two every day or two. Please enjoy!

About Me…

Since the time I was old enough hold a pencil or a brush, I have been drawing and painting. My father owned a printing business so I had all the scrap paper any artist could want. Starting at about seven, I studied with several local artist groups in class settings. I then studied privately with a prominent local artist for about eight years. As an adult, I worked in the printing and graphic design industry, eventually owing my own business. I worked both as a professional and volunteer fire fighter for many years, painting off and on. Being attracted to the bright colored wardrobes, props, and opportunity of working with people, I started to clown about 1978. I went full time in 1992. I wrote the scripts, designed, built and painted the props and staging for over forty different shows. I designed my promotional materials. I also designed and then painted my personal canvas, my face, three to ten times a week. I am now making the transition back to my roots and training, using paint, pallet, and brush to create pictures and wall art. Much of what I am painting is from my life and work experiences. I paint what interests me at the moment. I especially love painting fire scenes in impressionist style. I want you to "feel the heat" when you view the painting! Thanks for looking!

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Saturday, November 24, 2012

I am NOT idle!