The Art of Michael Ranucci, Maine Artist

Michael Ranucci

“The Spark”; Eclipse 2024

“The Spark”; Eclipse 2024 The half past 3pm time of totality won’t be here for another 5 ½ hours, but arriving this early allowed pick of any parking space and plenty of time to get some plein air painting done. Sandy River Plantation Maine at the Route 4 turnout promised 1 ½ minutes of totality … Read more

AI and Art

AI and art.  Are you ready?  Technology advances are about to hurl us into such a breathtakingly rapid and changeable world that we won’t know what hit us.  “Artificial Intelligence” is rearing it’s inevitable head – just now emerging on the scene in both subtle and bold modes.  AI promises to change all aspects of life and the … Read more

A work in progress

A work in progress from conception to framing.  Join me in the studio as this painting is developed and I strive to push it toward the aesthetic I envision.  Discover painting insights along the way and how a major change was made about half way through.   Click on any image to enlarge.   This … Read more

Growing as a Painter

Growing as a painter Over the years, an artist will discuss and hear many views about how one approaches art, technique, materials, subject matter, etc…. In the process of producing an original work, an artist will have their own unique way of putting all these elements together. However over time, for most artists this changes … Read more

What’s new on the Easel

A work in progress.  This is taken from a photo reference I took a few years ago.  With all my home classes, I always try to gear at least one class to taking photo references which can be used for a portrait.  It gives everyone a chance to use a camera to take the pictures, and … Read more

Painting with confidence

Painting with confidence – it’s just paint I’ve had the great pleasure of tutoring many aspiring representational painters over the years, and one thing that is very common with new painters is a tentative attitude when it comes to applying paint – more specifically oil paint. A person wants to learn “how” to paint, but … Read more

Brush Butler Launched

The days of the artists’ brush washing jars are over – The Brush Butler is finally here!  It’s been 1 1/2 years since the idea for the Brush Butler first took hold.  Now I’m happy to say the Brush Butler is available and I’ve begun shipping out product!  It’s great to see it getting into the … Read more

Brush Butler

I’m happy to have designed this new product but nothing happens in a vacuum!  I’ve been very fortunate to have found excellent help and advice to move this project forward.   Read on as I explain.   It’s been quite a journey over the past year fine tuning the design of this brush washing invention.  Now … Read more

Artists Open Studio Tour 2015

Second annual Open Artist Studio Tour is set for Saturday October 17.  Be sure to stop in for a visit!  This year, the tour features 16 artists who have also opened their studios -me included.  Take a drive, take in some foliage, and visit the local artists! Click here for the map flyer and information:  STUDIO … Read more

Movie – “Tim’s Vermeer”

If you are an artist, or one who appreciates art, you will likely find this movie interesting. It’s available in DVD and Blue Ray and can be easily located with a search. The movie is made by Penn Jillette (from the famed Penn and Teller).  One Caveat – Penn Jillette is first and foremost an Illusionist. … Read more

New Exhibit At Lyceum Gallery

Coming on September 19, I will be participating in a new exhibit at Lyceum Gallery, “Embracing Beauty and Mastery”, where I will have ten new paintings on view.  Please come by for the opening on the 19th from 5-7.   For more information about the exhibit and Lyceum Gallery, please click here:  LYCEUM GALLERY.  BACK … Read more

My Studio

My studio is located at my home inside an attached barn.  Our home is a mid 1800’s farmhouse located in a country setting about 6 miles from downtown Auburn. The studio has heat set at just over 50 degrees – when I’m there working I use a wood stove to get it warmer.  And I … Read more

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