# Welcome to Smartermarx! **URL:** https://www.smartermarx.com/c/meet-and-greet/7.md?page=2 [Latest](https://www.smartermarx.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.smartermarx.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.smartermarx.com/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Three Genres, 14x18 inches, oil on panel](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/three-genres-14x18-inches-oil-on-panel/1184)
**Author:** [@jose1373784](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/jose1373784)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2020, 6:34am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/three-genres-14x18-inches-oil-on-panel/1184 "2020-10-06T06:34:07Z")
On this painting I wanted to paint a landscape, a self portrait, and a still life (three genres) on the same painting. The colors on the palette are the colors I used for this painting; flake white, lead tin yellow, ye… --- ## ["Boys", pastel on Pastelmat, 17x12"](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/boys-pastel-on-pastelmat-17x12/1055)
**Author:** [@irene](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/irene)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2020, 4:20pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/boys-pastel-on-pastelmat-17x12/1055 "2020-10-03T16:20:07Z")
Another new one. I hope you enjoy. :blush: --- ## [W is for Windmill, pastel on Pastelmat, 11x14"](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/w-is-for-windmill-pastel-on-pastelmat-11x14/1067)
**Author:** [@irene](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/irene)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 6:11pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/w-is-for-windmill-pastel-on-pastelmat-11x14/1067 "2020-09-30T18:11:44Z")
This is my newest. The background colors are a bit off I think. With my iPhone colors are better but the quality of the photo is not . This photo is with my camera. Well, since I am stuck at home during COVID19 I create… --- ## [Summer Landscapes](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/summer-landscapes/978)
**Author:** [@mr1](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/mr1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2020, 9:55pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/summer-landscapes/978 "2020-09-22T21:55:57Z")
I have not been sharing much work here. In fact, I keep forgetting about this service/account and when I find myself back here I am always getting lost in the great comments and articles and resources that I forget to co… --- ## [Hello again!](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/hello-again/1179)
**Author:** [@ArtJerk](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/ArtJerk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2020, 1:17pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/hello-again/1179 "2020-09-16T13:17:05Z")
Hi everyone, Steve here. Was a student of Anthony’s in person a while back, though I always refer to him as my mentor, even to my own students today. Good to be among the crew again! -Stephen Yavorski --- ## ["One Car", pastel, 9x11"](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/one-car-pastel-9x11/1137)
**Author:** [@irene](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/irene)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 12:51am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/one-car-pastel-9x11/1137 "2020-09-14T00:51:54Z")
One more small work with nostalgic object from childhood. Pastel on Pastelmat, Carbothello, Derwent, Conte and Gioconda pastel pencils and Blockx Belgian handmade pastel sticks. I hope you like it. Stay creative and safe… --- ## ["King of them all", 8" x 10", Oil on panel](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/king-of-them-all-8-x-10-oil-on-panel/213)
**Author:** [@JohnLivesey](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/JohnLivesey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2020, 12:57am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/king-of-them-all-8-x-10-oil-on-panel/213 "2020-07-07T00:57:26Z")
The title came from the chalk :slight\_smile: \[image\] \[image\] --- ## [Hello Language of Drawing and Painting Community!](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/hello-language-of-drawing-and-painting-community/1142)
**Author:** [@toni](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/toni)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2020, 3:58pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/hello-language-of-drawing-and-painting-community/1142 "2020-06-01T15:58:51Z")
Hello, my name is Toni Kramer and I just started The Language of Drawing course that I bought from Anthony Waichulis through Àni Art Academies. My teacher is Daniel Peterson, who posted one of my pressure scale pages on … --- ## ["S is for Spinning Top". 9x11". A quickie just for fun](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/s-is-for-spinning-top-9x11-a-quickie-just-for-fun/1077)
**Author:** [@irene](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/irene)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2020, 9:02am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/s-is-for-spinning-top-9x11-a-quickie-just-for-fun/1077 "2020-05-31T09:02:04Z")
As usuall, Carbothello, Derwent, Gioconda, Conte pastel pencils and Richeson, Unison, Rebrandt soft pastels on Pastelmat. I am starting tomorrow a new one of my block series. I hope you enjoy it. --- ## [Greetings All!](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/greetings-all/1124)
**Author:** [@kristin](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/kristin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2020, 4:46pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/greetings-all/1124 "2020-05-23T16:46:19Z")
Hello everyone! My name is Kristin and I’m currently enrolled in Ani Art Academies America over in NJ . Since the recent lock down, I’m setting out to create a solid learning schedule where I can get all the feedback I … --- ## [Its great to meet you all!](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/its-great-to-meet-you-all/1119)
**Author:** [@riordan](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/riordan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2020, 7:09pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/its-great-to-meet-you-all/1119 "2020-05-05T19:09:31Z")
Hello! My name is Riordan and I am from MN, USA. I am currently 23 years old. I have no formal training in art other than from when I was 11 & 12 years of age and I am just starting out on the language of drawing program… --- ## [Josh Tiessen - The Making Of: "Rise Up"](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/josh-tiessen-the-making-of-rise-up/890)
**Author:** [@JoshTiessen](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/JoshTiessen)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2020, 5:11am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/josh-tiessen-the-making-of-rise-up/890 "2020-04-09T05:11:42Z")
Hope you enjoy my latest time-lapse video creating “Rise Up,” one of my paintings from my solo exhibition, Streams in the Wasteland, at Jonathan LeVine Projects. --- ## [Birds and Marbles, 12x9", pastel on Pastelmat](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/birds-and-marbles-12x9-pastel-on-pastelmat/1076)
**Author:** [@irene](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/irene)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2020, 9:36pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/birds-and-marbles-12x9-pastel-on-pastelmat/1076 "2020-03-24T21:36:07Z")
I have used pastel pencils Carbothello, Derwent, Conte, Gioconda, and Unison, Richeson handmade, Rembrandt soft pastels. Support Pastelmat. I hope you like it. Stay safe and creative. --- ## ["B is for Boat", pastel on Pastelmat, 9x20"](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/b-is-for-boat-pastel-on-pastelmat-9x20/1054)
**Author:** [@irene](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/irene)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 12:46pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/b-is-for-boat-pastel-on-pastelmat-9x20/1054 "2020-03-10T12:46:43Z")
My new pastel. I hope you like it. :blush: --- ## ["O is for Origami" 12x16"](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/o-is-for-origami-12x16/1060)
**Author:** [@irene](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/irene)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2020, 12:46pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/o-is-for-origami-12x16/1060 "2020-03-10T12:46:19Z")
Hi everyone, happy Monday! This is my newest one. It’s pastel on Pastelmat. It’s done with Derwent, Carbothello, Pitt, Gioconda, Talens pastel pencils, and Unison and Richeson handmade soft pastel sticks. I hope you enjo… --- ## [Plein air and sketches to introduce myself](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/plein-air-and-sketches-to-introduce-myself/795)
**Author:** [@mr1](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/mr1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2019, 4:51am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/plein-air-and-sketches-to-introduce-myself/795 "2019-10-10T04:51:16Z")
Hello everyone. New here. Not sure what the format is for a “meet & greet” post. I figured I’d share a few pieces to best explain where I’m coming from. Please enjoy these Plein air pieces and a few sketchbook drawings. … --- ## [Balancing Between 2 Worlds](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/balancing-between-2-worlds/960)
**Author:** [@nancifrance](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/nancifrance)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 6:02pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/balancing-between-2-worlds/960 "2019-09-09T18:02:53Z")
oil, gold, copper, and colored leaf on Dibond. 24”x30”. The concept is about how to balance the present with the past…abstraction and multi colored past. The past patterns of life can infiltrate our now. --- ## [The Barber of Seville](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/the-barber-of-seville/956)
**Author:** [@tracy1400858](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/tracy1400858)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2019, 1:38am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/the-barber-of-seville/956 "2019-09-09T01:38:15Z")
This is my latest: “The Barber of Seville” 6”x8”. Oil on board. Hope you like it! --- ## [Hello everyone, I'm about to start learning the language of drawing/painting](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/hello-everyone-im-about-to-start-learning-the-language-of-drawing-painting/913)
**Author:** [@martin](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/martin)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2019, 12:38pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/hello-everyone-im-about-to-start-learning-the-language-of-drawing-painting/913 "2019-08-07T12:38:32Z")
I’m in the UK, mid 30’s with not a lot of time on my hands (happily married, working long hours and a delightful 4 year old boy) but I developed a real fascination for learning to draw and paint (like the old masters) ab… --- ## [Hi from Wisconsin](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/hi-from-wisconsin/923)
**Author:** [@danr](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/danr)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2019, 8:22pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/hi-from-wisconsin/923 "2019-08-06T20:22:13Z")
Hi, My Name is Dan, and I’m from West Bend, WI. My bio is on my web page but the long and the short of it is I’ve drawn my entire life, got a library of books and videos, done online courses and attended “The Academy of… --- ## [Greetings from Malta](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/greetings-from-malta/897)
**Author:** [@ChristinePL](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/ChristinePL)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 8:25pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/greetings-from-malta/897 "2019-07-17T20:25:39Z")
Hello all, I’m Christine from Malta and I’ve just joined your community here. I have been admiring Anthony’s paintings for a while but have only recently discovered this community so I was excited to join all of you her… --- ## [Easel Position and Posture](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/easel-position-and-posture/908)
**Author:** [@ChristinePL](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/ChristinePL)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 8:22pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/easel-position-and-posture/908 "2019-07-17T20:22:43Z")
Hi all! Just wanted your opinion regarding an ideal set-up for working on detailed paintings using small brushes etc. Do you find it less stressful (physically) to work standing up rather than on a surface looking down? … --- ## [Eganam · 14x18" · Oil on canvas](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/eganam-14x18-oil-on-canvas/874)
**Author:** [@timdose](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/timdose)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2019, 2:23am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/eganam-14x18-oil-on-canvas/874 "2019-06-07T02:23:08Z")
Recently completed this one. It’s of a trumpet player named Eganam who I see in the subway occasionally. It’s the first piece I’ve made that’s getting close to what I’m shooting for—something in between realistic and sty… --- ## [Hi from Australia](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/hi-from-australia/866)
**Author:** [@Craig](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/Craig)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2019, 8:45pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/hi-from-australia/866 "2019-05-06T20:45:50Z")
Hi All, I’m Craig from Newcastle, Australia. I did some art subjects in school but never really put any time or effort into and then never touched it again for over 20 years. I spent 18 or so years working in the printi… --- ## [Keys of Soul](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/keys-of-soul/847)
**Author:** [@nancifrance](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/nancifrance)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2019, 11:46am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/keys-of-soul/847 "2019-03-18T11:46:59Z")
Never posted the finished version. Just entered 6 pieces into ARC and this was one of them Figurative and Portrait Category. Oil on canvas 18x44 --- ## [Pens and Pencils](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/pens-and-pencils/804)
**Author:** [@deborah845800](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/deborah845800)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2019, 11:06am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/pens-and-pencils/804 "2019-02-13T11:06:47Z")
Baltimore Washington International airport photographed my painting “Pens and Pencils”, enlarged it to eight feet square (original size 11”x14”) and hung it in the Gallery D between concourses D and E. This picture sho… --- ## [New Member](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/new-member/831)
**Author:** [@daniel](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/daniel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2019, 2:50am UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/new-member/831 "2019-02-12T02:50:04Z")
Thanks for accepting me! I’m just now getting into oil painting but it will be quite a while before I post anything on this site so as not to embarrass. Everyone is so talented here I’m humbled and truly impressed.I went… --- ## [Wine Anyone? Charcoal Drawing](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/wine-anyone-charcoal-drawing/832)
**Author:** [@daniel](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/daniel)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2019, 11:26pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/wine-anyone-charcoal-drawing/832 "2019-02-11T23:26:03Z")
I just finished this little piece a few days ago 5"x7". It was my last hoorah before diving into oil painting. --- ## [Mari & Kal · 18" x 24" · Oil on canvas](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/mari-kal-18-x-24-oil-on-canvas/828)
**Author:** [@timdose](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/timdose)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 6:42pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/mari-kal-18-x-24-oil-on-canvas/828 "2019-02-06T18:42:23Z")
Wanted to share this portrait I recently finished. I’m really proud of this one since there were a lot of challenges getting it done—both technical and personal. I also learned so much in the process that I’m excited to … --- ## [Tea for Two V,](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/tea-for-two-v/647)
**Author:** [@deborah845800](https://www.smartermarx.com/u/deborah845800)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2019, 8:14pm UTC](https://www.smartermarx.com/t/tea-for-two-v/647 "2019-01-13T20:14:34Z")
Oil on panel, 5"x5". Version number 5. An answer to the question if an artist paints the same subject multiple times, this topic has proven to be very popular. A teacher once said it has “universal appeal.” \[IMG\_8420\] [Previous page](https://www.smartermarx.com/c/meet-and-greet/7.md?page=1) [Next page](https://www.smartermarx.com/c/meet-and-greet/7.md?page=3)