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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, December 14, 2012

Respit within the Hubbub of Christmas

The Senior Center offered the Plein Air Thursday group a respite amongst the busy hubbub of the holidays. The creativity was especially high this day.
Some of our friends returned to the group after a time away...so it was so good to welcome everyone.
Gloria and Linda 

Linda started this pastel painting of the chip monks that
visit her deck. Great start, Linda

Nancy adjusted this oil painting of Lupin. The colors light in this
painting is interesting and draws the eye into the painting
Beautiful, Nancy!

Priscilla is back!!! Yeah!

Terrie working on her acrylic of a church.

Nancy captured this painting using oils of these children
in Nova Scotia on a field trip. The subject is interesting and the colors are
vibrant. Fabulous Nancy!

Terrie, Charlene and Rita

Sheila waiting for Critique

Liz says Hi!

Michelle and Priscilla discuss their paintings.

 Charlene's not going to like me for this one!

Priscilla  and Terrie during critique.

The line up.

Rita painted this mushroom growing on a tree stump using
pastels. The colors are subtle but make a statement. The
organic feeling is interesting. Great job Rita!

Priscilla painted this landscape using acrylics. Her use of color
makes for an interesting composition. Great to have you back
and Great job!

Terrie painted this church using acrylics. The overall feeling
in this painting is a stark almost Armish feel in. Great start, Terrie!

Gloria painted this scene using pastels. The colors are vibrant and the composition
is interesting and the eye flows throughout the painting.
Great Job, Gloria!


Charlene painted this scene using watercolors. The sky is interesting
and the stream welcomes the viewer into the painting.
Fabulous,  Charlene!
Sue painted this apple using oils. The painting is a loose
interpretation that is very different.
 

Sue painted this portrait using oils. This is her grandson,
Nathan. It has a remarkable likeness of Nathan.....who knew?!

Michelle painted this winter scene using pastels
The light is strong and inviting and the
snow is a cool color. Fabulous, Michelle!!!

Liz painted this interior using acrylics. This painting
is in progress and with some adjustment she will have
a very beautiful painting. Great  start. Liz!

Critique begins with Rita's painting

Sue leads the discussion of the critique.

Who took this one??!!

Rita, Michelle and Terrie are engrossed in the dialogue of critique.

The lineup

Priscilla and Sheila enjoy the critique session.

Sheila painted this portraits using acrylics. The painting are in
progress and are well on their way to be a solid
and well painted piece. Great job, Sheila!

Sheila pained this portrait using acrylics. This painting is
well on its way to an interesting and well done painting. Great
job, Sheila

Sunset out the window of the Senior Center.
Check out the art.

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