This piece is pushing towards the completion of a demo that I started at the workshop I delivered on Saturday on painting water. Weather had postponed the previous workshop this one was placed in a different venue that wasn't the best place in terms of acoustics, equipment and layout. However, you work with what you have.
The original demo piece was painted a month or so ago. This piece is in a lower key and is a smaller version, measuring 8" x 10" in acrylic.
I painted the beginning shapes and blocked in colour, trying to create some values to give the piece form while I had time. I never seem to have enough time to really develop a piece at a workshop demo, perhaps because I was created a more detailed painting, so I lay the traditional path on canvas, then encouraged participants to create their own pieces based on that direction. I continue to circulate to provide feedback and assistance and take more time at various points to develop my demo piece more.
I know participants at workshops like to get down to the business of painting, and theory exercises becomes a bit tedious for them, no matter how valuable. Finding the balance between providing technical knowledge and putting that into practice on a piece can be a challenge sometimes and may have to do with the level of experience of individuals and where they want to go with their art.
Hi Jeanette,
ReplyDeleteI have enjoyed both renditions of Backwash and am impressed with the way you handle water so well :). I am also the variety of work on you blog; thanks for sharing it!
That looks and sounds like a really good workshop. I've been to several, and the ones where I am asked to do an exercise such as this, are the ones where I really come away feeling like I've learned something and grown as an artist, even though I was reluctant to do the exercises. Those waves are magnificent!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Sandra. I like the challenge of creating water and learn something new with each piece I do.
ReplyDeleteIt was good Katherine and I'm sure that different levels of experience have different needs. I like to provide some technical information as not all people have experience in a particular medium. But I also know that people just want to get down to the 'goodie' bit of painting. :)
Thanks for your comments.