Quote

The way to understand art is to go and look at it. And if out of a million visitors there is even one to whom art means something, that is enough to justify museums ( Pierre Auguste Renoir)
"Art is a lifetime matter. The best any artist can do is to
accumulate all the knowledge possible of art and its principles, study
nature and practice continually." (Edgar Payne, 1883-1947)

Friday, November 11, 2011

Painting with friends

Thursday painting group was very productive. Some painted with oils, some painted in acrylic, and some painted in pastels. The results  were varied and wonderful.

Nancy's palette knife painting is rich with texture. Fabulous Nancy!

Gigi sets up to begin painting

Gigi's first oil painting. This path draws the viewer right into the painting. Great Job.

Gigi painted this with oils...her new favorite medium. Lovely

Gigi painted this in oils...my camera did not
 do it justice because it is a beautiful piece

Gigi painted the fields in "The County". Great color!

Rita painted this field with a stream running through it. This is Rita's
first attempt  at using oils. Great job Rita!

I finished my painting this week. Yeah!

Carol painted this scene of her sister's boat with a palette knife.
Great job Carol!

The wreath that almost didn't make it.....Carol painted
this wreath to use on her painting above.

Gail painting is in progress. She is working on the reflections.
Looking good Gail.

This small painting was painted in Acrylic by Priscilla's using
a new technique (painting upside down) Great job.

Gloria's oil painting is in progress. She is working on
painting this dilapidated building. It coming along nicely, Gloria.

Rita is in the beginning stages of this oil painting of
downtown Bangor. I know this is going to be a beauty!

Gail painted this on Yupo paper using watercolors. Really unique.

Gail prepared this canvas and named it "night". Can't wait
to see what she paints on this.



I started this painting and need to do lots of work on it. I'll repost when it's done.

I started another oil painting but had to stop at this point because it was
too wet. I will repost next week when it is finished.

Charlene borrowed the photo of this from me and proceeded
to paint this beautiful painting. It is so fun to compare the
different styles of the artists

Nancy, this sky is fabulous....and you painted this one
upside down! Wow!

Rita discusses her painting

Shirley hangs her paintings for critique.

Gail. she's gonna hate for this one!


Liz painted this group of red onions using acrylics. I will be anxious
to see this completed. Should be great!

Shirley used pastel on paper to get this soft effect. Bring this
back next week so we can see it finished.

Shirley painted these happy  little flowers using pastels.  I think
you need to write a children's book and illustrate it.

The group in discussion during the critique.

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