These two paintings are perfect examples of how a painter can go in wonderfully different directions just by altering how she handles brush, line, texture and color.
First, check out this piece from Laura R- her very first painting! It is lovely. Soothing. Her leaves are full of color variation, her background color choice makes the lemons pop. I can't wait to see the finished piece.
Laura didn't even wait until she had finished getting a painting room ready-- just headed outside and began to paint. She had just started her piece and wanted to share how excited she felt about getting results so quickly. She wrote "(I)..loved the challenge of trying to find the same shade of paint they used and.... the right brush to create the effect. It was so nice to lose myself, relax, and solve the puzzles." Laura, when you talk about losing yourself....and solving puzzles...you're hooked! Looks like you've found a new passion. (click painting to enlarge)
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| by Laura |
This second painting is from Else T. What an exciting use of color and texture going on here. By working with shades of complimentary colors Else has created such strong energy and tension--the colors glow; the brush strokes vary and you want to look deeper and deeper into the piece. Vibrant is the word that comes to mind. While Else has experimented with paint before, she joined the class to add new skills as she continues her journey into new genres. You can tell by her work that she is in love with painting and, like Laura, it seems she can immerse herself into the joy of creating art.
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| by Else |
I encourage you all to just pull out an old brush (even a wall paint brush) and some paint and play. Life goes fast - take time to play!
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