I signed up for Donna Downey's Abstract Florals class to help me get back into a painting rhythm.
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Focus on Fall: Donna Downey's Abstract Florals
Summer is well and truly over and all the visitors for this year have gone. Now I just need all the back to school activities to calm down so that I can find some painting time.
I signed up for Donna Downey's Abstract Florals class to help me get back into a painting rhythm.
I signed up for Donna Downey's Abstract Florals class to help me get back into a painting rhythm.
Color Theory: How to Mix Pink with Acrylic Paint
I thought it was easy to mix pink - it's red and white, right?
But then I tried it. I took Cadmium red and mixed it with Titanium white and got more of a peach than a pink.
So how do we mix a bright pink?
Will Kemp explains below how to mix a bright pink with acrylic paint.
Watching Will's mini color mixing lesson taught me not only how to create different pinks but also the importance of good color theory.
If you are like me and jumped straight into painting without any basic color theory and need to go back to basics I've found some color theory classes that have been very helpful.
The first is Will Kemp's Simple Color Mixing Course. If you liked his pink explanation above you may want to sign up for his class.
The next class is for watercolor called Luminous Watercolor Mixing by Kateri Ewing, but I found it really easy to apply the information to acrylic paint and at the end of the lesson I had a really good color map of my split primary palette.
The third class is also by Craftsy called Acrylic Color Mixing Made Easy by Carol McIntyre. I've still got to sit through this one but I have already got lots of useful tips from Carol's blog so I've got high hopes for it.
If you have some good color theory links let me know below.
But then I tried it. I took Cadmium red and mixed it with Titanium white and got more of a peach than a pink.
So how do we mix a bright pink?
Will Kemp explains below how to mix a bright pink with acrylic paint.
Watching Will's mini color mixing lesson taught me not only how to create different pinks but also the importance of good color theory.
If you are like me and jumped straight into painting without any basic color theory and need to go back to basics I've found some color theory classes that have been very helpful.
The first is Will Kemp's Simple Color Mixing Course. If you liked his pink explanation above you may want to sign up for his class.
The next class is for watercolor called Luminous Watercolor Mixing by Kateri Ewing, but I found it really easy to apply the information to acrylic paint and at the end of the lesson I had a really good color map of my split primary palette.
The third class is also by Craftsy called Acrylic Color Mixing Made Easy by Carol McIntyre. I've still got to sit through this one but I have already got lots of useful tips from Carol's blog so I've got high hopes for it.
If you have some good color theory links let me know below.
Inspiration: Alisa Burke Flower Power
I love painting flowers and although I'm trying to concentrate on realism my eyes popped out of my head when I saw Alisa Burke's floral wall on InstaGram.
Beautiful, right?
I went and signed up for Alisa's online Flower Power class right away. If you too are inspired you can take a look at her class here 'Alisa Burke - Flower Power'.
Beautiful, right?
I went and signed up for Alisa's online Flower Power class right away. If you too are inspired you can take a look at her class here 'Alisa Burke - Flower Power'.
FUNDRAISING FOR SOUTH BAY HANDS ON ART
I was the vendor at our fifth workshop of the year to help raise funds for South Bay Hands on Art. It was exciting to see my art displayed in one place. Thank you to everyone who showed an interest.
SUCCULENT
I enjoyed painting this little succulent. Now I think it's time to call it done and move on...
Acrylic on canvas 12x12"
PAINTING TULIPS
I haven't varnished this one yet. I keep thinking I'll come back and work some more on it. Most of my paintings are unvarnished for the same reason. I need to work on breaking the habit.
YEAR IN REVIEW: THANK YOU 2013
It was a good year. It was the year I felt brave enough to try painting faces and it was tutorials from 'Kat Can Paint' that explained the idea in simple language that made it possible for me to paint flesh tones.
It was the year I learned that Picasso copied an old master's painting over and over again as a learning exercise and it was the year I realised I could do this too. It was the year of Andrea De Meng and Tracy Verdugo workshops and painting with Isabelle Bryer. It was the year I finally felt I had made progress in my painting. It was a good year.
It was the year I learned that Picasso copied an old master's painting over and over again as a learning exercise and it was the year I realised I could do this too. It was the year of Andrea De Meng and Tracy Verdugo workshops and painting with Isabelle Bryer. It was the year I finally felt I had made progress in my painting. It was a good year.
Painting with Isabelle Bryer
Today I was lucky enough to paint with Isabelle Bryer. I posted some of her beautiful artwork a few weeks back. After I contacted her she kindly agreed to show my her dry brush technique. She was very kind and generous with her knowledge and I found it inspirational to spend time in her studio surrounded by her beautiful artwork even if it was just for a few hours.
The painting below reminds me so much of Isabelle herself...
The painting below reminds me so much of Isabelle herself...
ANDREA DEMENG WORKSHOP
I was super excited about going to Andrea's workshop and she didn't disappoint, Andrea is very generous with her knowledge. It was a lot to fit into one day but it was nice to go home with the feeling of achievement.
STUDY: KLIMT, MOTHER AND CHILD
I learn something every time I do one of these studies. This painting taught me I really do have the patience to paint all those little individual daisy petals.
Klimt Study
Mother & Child
Acrylic on Canvas (12"x12")
STUDY: ABBOTT HANDERSON THAYER
Sunday's painting. She's still a WIP. Need to rework those lips for starters...
It's funny how little errors become so noticeable after posting a picture.
I tried to paint during my teens and twenties. If I had ended up with the image above I think I would have thrown a tantrum and given up painting forever... or at least until the next day.
Today and I can see all those little errors as an opportunity to improve - those wonky lips, those too small eyes...
Here she is after working on her a little more on Monday evening...
I'm still not sure if she is finished. I'm sure I could do better on the nose and lips, but I'm learning to love my work - imperfections and all.
It's funny how little errors become so noticeable after posting a picture.
I tried to paint during my teens and twenties. If I had ended up with the image above I think I would have thrown a tantrum and given up painting forever... or at least until the next day.
Today and I can see all those little errors as an opportunity to improve - those wonky lips, those too small eyes...
Here she is after working on her a little more on Monday evening...
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KAT CAN PAINT
This week I feel I made a breakthrough.
Check out the fantastic mini classes and workshops offered by Kat McBride over at Kat Can Paint!
Check out the fantastic mini classes and workshops offered by Kat McBride over at Kat Can Paint!
ANDREA MATUS DEMENG - WORKSHOP
I'm signed up and ready to go. July cannot get here fast enough. A minimum of six participants are needed for the class to go ahead - anyone local to Pasadena, Los Angels? Michael DeMeng is teaching too!!!
Find out more details and sign-up HERE.
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