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)

Monday, December 10, 2012

Plein Air Painting Inside!

This week there were no tables in the art room so we all brought in our plain air easels and set up just like we were outside!
Group decisions....We will have out Christmas swap on Dec 20th in the art room. Bring a small painting (original) and do NOT sign it. Place it in an envelope so nobody can identify who painted it.  (we will give out the rest of the details at the Christmas Swap.)
Bring some goodies because we will be partying!!!! 
We also decided as a group that we will be showing our art at the Senior Center for May and June ....more details to follow as we get closer.

Enjoy this weeks art.
Our Gigi

Rita working on her pastel

Liz and Michelle

Michelle sketching

Sheila

Carol painting

Barb working on her pastel

Terrie concentrating on her painting

Gigi painted Mom and Baby Egret using oils. The texture of the
painting adds to the dimension and interest. Beautiful painting , Gigi!

Gigi painted a second piece using oils. The wooded scene is
of  exposed birds nests up in the trees. The movement of the
trees is wonderful as is the sky color. Fabulous, Gigi

Terrie painted this scene using acrylics. The composition
is interesting as your eye flows thru the scene. The
Mountains are soft and appear far away. Great
Job Terrie!

Liz painted this floral painting using acrylics. The
soft peach of the flowers are beautiful....(didn't photograph
well)  This painting is in progress.
Great start Liz!

Michelle sketched these little baby feet. The drawing
is interesting and has contrast to make the contours.
Very adorable. Wonderful, Michelle

Linda painted this scene using pastels. She used lots of
contrast which makes for a great painting. The colors are
beautiful and complimentary. Fabulous, Linda!

Carol painted this small little gem using oils. The
colors are very interesting and the water patterns and
shadows create visual interest. Fabulous, Carol!

Rita painted this seacoast scene using pastels. This painting
could have been uninteresting but Rita used many colors to
create the rocks which resulted in a dynamic outcome.
Wonderful Rita!

Rita painted this scene plein air. The Penobscot River
never looked so good. Interesting composition as well
as great color. Great job Rita

Sheila, Carol Michelle, Linda, Liz and Gigi

The group during critique.

Barb's painting is a storybook favorite come to life in
pastels. The colors are vibrant and the strokes create visual
interest. Fabulous Barb

Linda working on her pastel

Carol painted this view using oils. The perspective
is interesting as one looks up at the bell.  The
sky has lots of values and marks that make it
interesting. Wonderful Carol.

Terrie painted this mid western scene using acrylics. The stark
contrast of the barn and the surroundings create an Armish
feeling. Beautiful shadow work, Terrie.
Fabulous!
Sue painted this using oils. Originally done in
monotones, and not liking it. Sue went on
to finish it in color.



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