ellen jean diederich Archives - Ellen Jean Diederich Studios

06 Dec

The Joy of Color Workshop in Fargo ND

At the Joy of Color Workshop in Fargo ND, you will study primary, secondary, and intermediate colors, analogous colors, color complimen...

04 Sep

New Thoughts about Painting, Uncategorized

Why are you Painting?

September 4, 2018
By Ellen Diederich

Why are you Painting? A glorious painting experience is a memorable journey. Nothing is more rewarding, yet the next time we pick ...

15 Aug

Book Excerpts, New Thoughts about Painting

Color Theory – Complementary Colors

August 15, 2017
By Ellen Diederich

Complementary colors are important and the theory is endlessly helpful. The word complement is based on the fact that these colors comp...

18 May

New Thoughts about Painting, Weekly Updates

Painting Something You Love

May 18, 2017
By Ellen Diederich

Sometimes I hear all kinds of chatter about what is “the right thing” to paint. Certainly it is important to get serious about planning...

27 Apr

Book Excerpts, Weekly Updates

A Workable Concept

April 27, 2017
By Ellen Diederich

A workable concept is a verbalized “why” you are creating this art. It is communication on a philosophical and emotional level. Content...

20 May

New Thoughts about Painting

Grand Greenery | Part I

May 20, 2016
By Ellen Diederich

I am excited to share with everyone my latest painting in progress! There is quite a bit of work put into this painting, so I am going ...

11 Jul

Uncategorized

Ornamental Cabbage.

July 11, 2014
By Ellen Diederich

Hello everyone,Wow it has been too long. I have been trying to keep up with my blog posts, but my book Samson’s Gift has been taking ov...

30 May

Uncategorized

Mystic Romance.

May 30, 2014
By Ellen Diederich

Mystic Romance was a dreamy painting. I love pink and blue together, but sometimes they can look too "sweet" together. My daughter, Mon...

29 May

Uncategorized

Painting Tip: Focus and Concentration.

May 29, 2014
By Ellen Diederich

Boredom is the number one reason artists get distracted. Subjects that are very repetitive can be boring when you figure out how to pa...

23 May

Uncategorized

Organizing Your Table.

May 23, 2014
By Ellen Diederich

Recently I had a student thank me for my organization at a workshop. I thought it was the funniest thing, because I don't usually thin...

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