Still life Demonstration by Ken Massey, filmed and edited by Cherlyn Johnson

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Truth in Sight is a journey into the lives and teaching philosophy of two American Impressionists, Charles Hawthorne and Henry Hensche, who taught a very specific painting method at The Cape School of Art, in Provincetown, MA, from late 1800s to late 1900s. A former Hensche student, Ken Massey, leads us through the historic legacy of these two men—through stories, demonstrations and conversations with students.

Do You Like Blue? is an art education book that encourages children to experiment freely with color, as well as develop what Impressionist painters call “color seeing.” This skill is best nurtured in young children through playful experimentation with paint and color.

A Dozen Flowers for You! is a delightful collection of poetry designed to introduce children to various types of flowers and the joys of painting. Featuring the author’s colorful artwork, each poem is a whimsical response to a dozen different floral paintings. This book playfully instructs and entertains children through ekphrastic poetry, as well as invites them to explore the wonder of color and art.

I began the Windowsill Study Series in January, 2011. My intention was to observe and compare the light key effects of two south-facing windowsills between the hours of 2:30-4:30 PM. My windowsill view varied in distance and angle, with a different set-up each month for a year. I worked on each painting for 4 –10 (or more) sessions, and it took me five years to complete the series.