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Go Fish acrylic on canvas 16" x 20" |
The progress in my drawing is modest thus far, but I expected that. Mastery is a long, slow process and I am far from the palace. I'm much more oriented to color than shape, so drawing is, so far, just less fun for me. But the class is teaching me more about how to see, which is really the point.
While the in-class drawings are clearly strictly practice, they have motivated me to finally return to my painting easel. Here are some updates on what I've been working on there over the last few months.
Go Fish has gone through many iterations, but now finally feels like it has some definition. A murk of seaweed had taken over at one point, which I ditched last night, along with performing a major renovation on the fish himself. I may still adjust a few balances, but he is on track at last.
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Puzzle Glass acrylic on canvas 12" x 12" |
Puzzle Glass is an old painting from years ago that started out as an homage to my Great Aunt Jeanne and her abstract art.
Starch Factory, Caribou, ME, 1940 acrylic on canvas 16" x 20" |
I futzed around with it for a while last night, changing some colors, emphasizing some lines, and find I like it much better now. Not having it have to look like anything was a delicious relief.
Starch Factory was an attempt to make something as a wedding gift that I abandoned, as it never came close to being what I envisioned (I got them something from the registry instead); I may return to it when my skills are more up to the task, but for now, it's shelved.
The painting was a useful learning process. I discovered straight lines are a significant challenge and that I really don't find buildings particularly interesting, among other things.
I do like the shadow perspective on the roof line on the right -- I think that came out well.
I like! Fun!
ReplyDeleteI keep thinking I'm going to take classes at the local art museum as well but as yet I have not. I know I would enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely recommend classes, not just because you can learn fun stuff, but because it's time set aside specifically for art. Go for it!
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