Love Painting!!!

What a great class last week. The students didn't do a darn thing because I demonstrated one technique after another until we got to the point where they just said (as they like to do sometimes), "just keep showing us stuff, and we'll go try it at home."
We had great discussion about paint applications (pastels too) and brush stroke, values and how to creat movement in a painting. One gal is working on a tryptich - a big endeavor - and needed advice about that which fit right in with the days' discussion.
Sometimes it's trepidation and lack of confidence that holds us back.
If that is ever the case, just slap on some more paint and keep working!!!!
THIS WEEK WE ARE MEETING AT THE WEST END OF MAIN STREET AT MORGAN'S PARKING LOT TO STUDY FALL COLORS.
Bring whatever medium you want to work in. A chair or easel. (water, hat...if weather is funky we'll set up on the porch there).
       If you're unsure, just come. I always bring extra materials for pastels, colored pencils or watercolor. I might even work in acrylics my own self. (I say that and then chicken out and go for the ink and watercolor)
Looking forward to seeing you!

Let's Get Back to Painting

Last week we played with little squares of color...
We used Elmer's glue and toothpicks to manipulate the pieces of color...

Besides being fun and somewhat therapeutic,
I believe it will lead into this week's class
which is "movement"....

This Saturday we'll explore how to express feeling through movement in painting.

Be it water or brush strokes - bring your materials and be ready for this next class.

See you there!

I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S ALREADY FRIDAY AND TOMORROW IS MOSAICS!!!!

O.K., forgive me. It's been a crazy week.
                  But I really am excited for tomorrow's class...ever since we did the color wheel and I got all the cool color strips I have been wanting to play with little squares of all different colors in all different shades and dark and light values.                                                         
                                      
                  ...and I am bringing all the supplies for tomorrow. (Glues and paper)                             
Can't remember if I said this before, but I visited my family back east and we all sat around and cut up all the little squares. Can't wait to show them what we did.

o.k., just a few ideas...
See you tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!

Power of the Pencil (or fifty shades of gray)

Hi All

With this new session I want to make sure viewers know how the art classes work.

                     Each class is individual, so no previous class is necessary.                  

               I like everyone to feel comfortable with whatever skill they bring.

        If you're already an accomplished artist, I hope to help hone your skills.

If you have never picked up a pencil, I hope to show you how to draw a really cool line!

Last week we created some drawings using 1 of 3 color schemes:             

                            monochromatic, analogous and complimentary.              

                   I am always pleased an amazed with what my students come up with.        

                                       I set out a variety of fruits and vegetables and they drew, painted and had fun with the colors of the foods using a variety of design and composition along with color.

                           One day, I'll remember to take pictures of their work!

                       

This week we will work with pencil and paper. Sounds simple, but I want to stretch the imagination with a practice using shading techniques. 50 shades of gray - power of the pencil.

                   Amazing what can be done using darks, lights and negative space.                                 

                                              I look forward to seeing you there!                                               

The Next 8 Weeks!