A quote by Reynolds:
”Study nature attentively, but always with the masters in your company; consider them as models which you are to imitate, and at the same time as rivals, with whom you are to contend.” -Reynolds
Author Archives: nigel161803
Where do I begin?
Sorry for the hesitation.. Its just where do I begin? Seriously? This is part of my studio… It used to be the Bank of Italy… How fitting… Updates comng soon. There is much to do….
New Updates Coming Soon!
Things are finally rolling in fresno. We just got internet in the studio at Chinatown Gallery. My new Art Studio. It’t quite an awesome place! Be excited because I am…
Posted in Fresno, Life, Painting
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Good ol’ Fresno
After visiting Cairo, Fresno, to me, is quite a nice place to be. I appreciate the clean streets and neighborhoods, and orderly traffic much more now than I used to. I love the friendly faces I see in the Tower … Continue reading
Posted in Cairo, Famous Paintings, Florence, Fresno, Painting
Tagged Amsterdam, Cairo, den haag, Frames, Italy, neat stuff, Rembrandt, Rijks Museum
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On Providence
I came across this quotation by W.H Murray, and really found it empowering. It’s all about commitment. Commitment has brought me to many amazing places. Like painting in switzerland for example: “Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance … Continue reading
Posted in Landscape, Plein Air, Travel
Tagged Cerullean Blue, Chinese Vermillion, Drawing, French Ultramarine, Painting, Plein air, Porcade Box, Swiss Cheese, Values
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The Nederlands A.K.A Utopia
Holland is a wonderful country. A bit crowded, but still awesome. I plan on going to Den Haag tomorrow morning to go visit the Maruitshuis. The girl with the pearl lives there. Im excited to see what all the fuss … Continue reading
Posted in Famous Paintings, Life, Travel
Tagged Amsterdam, den haag, Drawing, Dutch 17th century painters, Jan Steen, Maruitshuis, Painting, Rembrandt, Vermeer
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A little R&R in Firenze
After a little over a week in Florence… Actually at this point I don’t know how long I have been in Florence since I got back from Egypt. Was it a week, or a month? It’s difficulty to gauge without … Continue reading
Posted in Bicycles, Florence, Travel
Tagged Amsterdam, Cerullean Blue, Florence, Italy, Tuscany
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Goodbye My Beloved Bicycle
Max took me out to the Depositoria in Florence and let me look for my bike there. It was nowhere to be found. I originally built this bike from the ground up, paint and all for Bekkah, but the second … Continue reading
Posted in Bicycles, Florence
Tagged Fixed Gear Bicycles, Florence, Motorino, Nigel Robertson, Relationships, Tuscany
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Only a few days left… Caught a cold… Wheres my bike?
I have been in Florence since the 18th of November just visiting friends, getting all my things together to ship back to the states. It’s one of those tasks that you just don’t want to deal with. It means that … Continue reading
Posted in Bicycles, Florence, Life
Tagged Fixed Gear Bicycles, Florence, Nigel Robertson
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Back to Florence
Yesterday was such a rediculously long day. Bekkah woke me up at 7:00 to say our last goodbye ever. That was sweet of her. After she and Sophia left I had fun in her apartment after she left for work. … Continue reading
Posted in Florence, Life, Travel
Tagged drama, Florence, Relationships, relationships ending, trash, Tuscany
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