Painting Perceptions Forum
-
Mamie Walters
- Female
- Crockett, CA
- United States
- Blog Posts
- Discussions (3)
- Events
- Photos (8)
- Photo Albums
- Videos
Mamie Walters's Discussions
FYI: La Pensione Hotel
I have changed my reservation from the Pacific Inn to La Pensione Hotel. It is located in the area known as Little Italy. There are lots of restaurants and a Dick Blick Art Supply store within a…Continue
Started Mar 26, 2011
My reservation at the Pacific Inn
3 Replies
Hello all, I did some checking into the options for logging at the workshop. I was particularly interested in the Balboa Inn (it is very close) and Park Manor (also close and I like it's nostalgic…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by micaela marsden Feb 20, 2012.
Mamie Walters's Page
Latest Activity
micaela marsden replied to Mamie Walters's discussion My reservation at the Pacific Inn"Hi,
This is in relation to your workshops, not others'. I hear you do workshops, and am interested in attending one. I am in the SF Bay Area, and heard about you from another member of one of my painting groups.
Micaela Marsden"
Mamie Walters posted a discussionFYI: La Pensione Hotel
I have changed my reservation from the Pacific Inn to La Pensione Hotel. It is located in the area known as Little Italy. There are lots of restaurants and a Dick Blick Art Supply store within a block or two. Also, this puts me closer to Balboa Park and is a short taxi ride there. The total cost (including tax) is $397.76 for four nights. Mamie WaltersSee More
Mamie Walters left a comment for John Brecht"I initially sent this response to myself by mistake. Here it is for you.
John, I was at Skowhegan in '70. I received the scholarship from Univ. of Texas at Austin. It was a special time and I can also say that…"
Mamie Walters left a comment for Mamie Walters"John, I was at Skowhegan in '70. I received the scholarship from Univ. of Texas at Austin. It was a special time and I can also say that it changed my life. I refer to that time a bit more on my website…"
John Brecht left a comment for Mamie Walters"Hi Mamie, Thanks for your observations and positive feedback on my work. When were you at Skowhegan? I was there in '73 and was the recipient of the scholarship from the Maryland Institute. It was a great summer that changed…"
Mamie Walters left a comment for John Brecht"Hello John, I've enjoyed viewing your slideshow. I particularly like " From Silver Bluff" and " Pature Trees". They both have rich color and a directness that I find very engaging. …"
Mamie Walters replied to Mamie Walters's discussion My reservation at the Pacific Inn" Thanks Larry, I did call around to check rates for closer places but if you come up with something better ,great. I no longer have my notes but I recall that the Park Manor was a bit over $700. (and it probably didn't include…"
"Thanks for posting this Mamie, sounds like a good choice. I sent this information and your email to another person who was thinking of attending. If we hear of another place that is even better you will still have time to change. I could also…"
Kathryn Law left a comment for Mamie Walters"Hi Mamie! Thank you so much for your message and your very kind words. I just visited your website, and was completely blown away by the quality of your work. Your urban and rural landscapes and still lifes are my favorites, and "Blackie's…"
Mamie Walters left a comment for Kathryn Law"Kathryn, I have enjoyed your blog. I have read it at various times and I particularly enjoy your examples and description of the painting exercises. I too like Peggi Kroll-Roberts' work. I'm thinking about getting her…"
Mamie Walters posted a discussionMy reservation at the Pacific Inn
Hello all, I did some checking into the options for logging at the workshop. I was particularly interested in the Balboa Inn (it is very close) and Park Manor (also close and I like it's nostalgic look). However, I settled upon the Pacific Inn. They provided me the best rate of $333. (this includes tax) for four nights. The price also includes breakfast. It is a regular looking motel sort of place and is a few blocks further than some. However, it is a good area and near resturants (so…See More
Philip Koch commented on Mamie Walters's photo
chocolate cake 1
"As someone who tries hard to stay away from chocolate cakes, especially really rich ones like this, I think I'd better not look at any more of your paintings Mamie."
Mamie Walters left a comment for Larry Groff"Thanks Larry. I've been surprised by how complex the colors and reflections of chocolate are under a spot light. In addition, the chocolate layers get hot and start to slide this way and that. The cake begins to…"
Profile Information
- What type of painter would you call yourself?
- Contemporary realist
- What art school or type of study did you attend?
- BFA, Univ. of Texas At Austin, Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture
- If you have a website, what is your url?
- http://www.mamiewaltersart.com
- How long have you been painting?
- Forever
- What gallery(s) do you show with?
- Studio Gallery, San Francisco
- Do you paint full-time?
- yes, also teach private and simi-private classes
Mamie Walters's Photos
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 1:06pm on January 19, 2011, Kathryn Law said…
- Hi Mamie! Thank you so much for your message and your very kind words. I just visited your website, and was completely blown away by the quality of your work. Your urban and rural landscapes and still lifes are my favorites, and "Blackie's Apple." I *love* that one. I've got a real soft spot for birds, and you truly captured him.
Your handling of the paint is sublime. The still lifes are lovely, and your urban landscapes in particular are very affecting. Very human and certainly way beyond just reporting what's there. I will be studying them to see what I can learn. I would love to see them in person.
I'm a Bay Area native (San Mateo) and lived there for many years. Crockett seems like it would be a very good place for a painter. I so agree with you about the value of plein air painting, and the impact it has on ALL our work. I'm still trying to figure out what I really want to do with the paint, and looking at your work has renewed my determination to find my focus.
Yes, Peggi is such a great person. Honestly, I think the greatest value of her DVDs for me is her unconditional enthusiasm and love of what she does. The exercises are terrific, but it's her constant reminder to have fun and make a good painting above all, that helps me the most. Her work ethic is inspiring.
I'm really looking forward to the Stuart Shils workshop, it'll be wonderful to meet you. Have you taken a workshop with him before? We should have a great group of people here.
Thanks again for your kind note.
Kathryn
- At 8:41pm on January 24, 2011, John Brecht said…
- Hi Mamie, Thanks for your observations and positive feedback on my work. When were you at Skowhegan? I was there in '73 and was the recipient of the scholarship from the Maryland Institute. It was a great summer that changed my life. I find your small cake paintings very intimate and sensuous and fun (it's always fun to experience a well painted piece). Your small street scenes are interesting, and curious. Where are they coming from?
- At 10:52am on January 25, 2011, Mamie Walters said…
John, I was at Skowhegan in '70. I received the scholarship from Univ. of Texas at Austin. It was a special time and I can also say that it changed my life. I refer to that time a bit more on my website (mamiewaltersart.com). I was a young and very serious color-field painter at the time and won the scholorship based upon that work. However, I left Skowhegan with my focus totally on contemporary realism. I have had several years of not painting at all, focused on earning a living. I have had many, many years of painting on weekends and holidays (incredibly frustrating). I now paint full time, hooray! Thanks for the kind words about my work. The still life are painted in the studio. The street scenes are from photos taken in San Francisco. Light and values are always a focus in my work. However, in the street scenes (or those particular scenes), the psychological space between the subjects is a strong factor and more subjective (and projective) than assessing light, values, color, etc. I plan to continue to explore this both in street scenes and still life.
Mamie
© 2013 Created by Larry Groff.
Powered by
