Radical Impressionist: A Mathematician Paints

  Blog posts about my paintings and about Dynamic Symmetry workshops conducted at the Bluebird Studios in Santa Fe. The most recent workshops are on Intuitive Composition and Dynamic Symmetry with master artist, Albert Handell. You will also find posts on specific topics such as "overlaying a grid in Photoshop" as well as "Anatomy" of my paintings. Scroll down for posts. Or use the menu icon/Labels or search icon above for labels such as dynamic symmetry, appendix, Photoshop.

              This workshop was held at the Bluebird Studios in Santa Fe Aug 24, 2025. Karen Halbert and internationally known, master artist, Albert HandelL, joined forces to provide the workshop. His intuitive composition skills were juxtaposed in this presentation with Dynamic Symmetry for a unique approach combining intuition and analysis. The approach was demonstrated  through the lens of dynamic symmetry  with iconic, historic paintings along with Handell’s work.  In addition, hands-on guidance in the Dynamic Symmetry tool were provided. Add a Dynamic Symmetry tool to your repertoire of painting tools: fast track your goal of good design and composition. Halbert became a full-time artist after careers as a Professor of Mathematics, Computer Programmer and Wall Street Executive in NYC, leaving Manhattan for Woodstock, NY.  Halbert came across  Intuitive Composition  by Albert Handell in Woodstock. It inspired her...

  Dynamic Symmetry Appendix By Karen Halbert Sept 10, 2025: The more mathematical sections that include theorems and cartesian coordinate systems have been moved to a standalone Dynamic Symmetry Mathematics Appendix.  https://karenhalbert.blogspot.com/2025/09/dynamic-symmetry-mathematics-appendix.html This appendix has some basic Dynamic Symmetry Constructions. It will be updated periodically to include additional advanced  topics that might not be covered in a regular workshop to be used by workshop attendees interested in covering more topics in depth.  .   Dynamic Symmetry Armature  Construction Tools Ruler, Pencil . Any straight edge may be used; a ruler is not required though some might want to measure distances between points. T-square : to construct lines perpendicular to a diagonal at right angles (90 degrees). I use a small plastic T-square in t...