This week, Artist Chris Erskine continues his painting sketch of the Hermitage Ruins in Ancaster. He also provides a quick update on the recent decision by Hamilton City Council to resolve the fate of the designated heritage buildings to the new year. He also provides a brief update on the formation of a Facebook groupContinue reading “Hamilton Artist Update 31 – Hermitage Painting Sketch Project”
Monthly Archives: August 2014
Meaning of Hermitage
What does the Hermitage mean to you? This is the question posed by Leanne Pluthero and Marla Loretta (on Aug 22nd), organizers behind the Save the Hermitage Facebook page. Artist Chris Erskine tries to answer this question as an individual and as an artist. Chris Erskine chriserskineartist@gmail.com @erskinec
Hermitage Ruins Painting Sketch – August 24, 2014
Today’s painting session at the Hermitage Ruins, located in Ancaster, Ontario. Please help save this historic landmark by joining the Save the Hermitage Facebook page. Chris Erskine chriserskineartist@gmail.com @erskinec
Hermitage Update – August 18, 2014
Update on the fate of the Hermitage Ruins, located in Ancaster, Ontario. Chris Erskine chriserskineartist@gmail.com @erskinec
Hamilton Artist Update 30 – progress report
Artist Chris Erskine provides an update on his efforts to use social media to promote his art. Chris Erskine chriserskineartist@gmail.com @erskinec
The 1875 McClure House Painting Sketch Project – Part 2
Sorry for the rough quality of the video, but ran out of memory on my SDRC card. Artist Chris Erskine continues with his painting sketch of the 1875 McClure House located west of Toronto. Mr. McClure was a stage coach-hotel business person. The location is half-way between Hamilton and Toronto. People would travel by stageContinue reading “The 1875 McClure House Painting Sketch Project – Part 2”
Canvas Mural – Part 2
This is a first attempt at creating a canvas mural that can be used in film and event productions. The canvas is untreated cotton and is left over material from other projects. Based on the results of this project, I will plan something more complex for a future work. The canvas mural is just oneContinue reading “Canvas Mural – Part 2”
Juilan Schnabel
HBO had this series on young artists being given the opportunity to learn from leading figures. This episode is about Julian Schnabel tutoring 18-year-old students about how he approaches art and how they might deal with their development as artists. Chris Erskine chriserskineartist@gmail.com @erskinec
Artist Lola Schnabel
At the moment, I am re-discovering Julian Schnabel. I found this nice profile video on his daughter, Lola Schnabel. Chris Erskine chriserskineartist@gmail.com @erskinec
Hamilton Artist update 29 – 1875 McClure House
On the Road and painting McClure House located half-way between Hamilton and Toronto. The owner of this estate had a very rewarding stagecoach-hotel operation throughout the 19th century. People travelling between Hamilton and Toronto would stop at a location near to his estate for a overnight stay at his hotel. Chris Erskine chriserskineartist@gmail.com @erskinec
