We had a wonderful model in our drawing class today. His mother, Aida had to do some persuading to get him there, but he was a natural. He did very interesting poses and sat perfectly still. We were blessed.
Thank you Vic. I can see many things that could be improved, but like the spontaneity I get doing the 5 or 10 minute gestures. Hopefully the more I do the more accurate I become, or not!
When painting en plein air I’m drawn into a deeper sense of the beauty of the landscape. Capturing in paint some essence of God’s handiwork is an intriguing thrill. Shapes and colors change constantly via the elements, like a kaleidoscope turning as it is held up to the light. Sunlight and shadow, the movement of a breeze, makes painting en plein air so much more stimulating than painting from a photo.
I work to capture that flash of wonder the light reveals to me. Spontaneity contributes to the energy that comes through in my painting. My painting is a celebration of light and color. Light is a metaphor of Christ the creator. Light reveals color, exposing immediate substance. It reveals depth and detail. Light communicates relationships, revealing nuances that continuously change, yet have a timeless source. My Paintings are for sale in the sales gallery of Butler Institute of American Art & The Hoyt Art Center Gift Shop & on Etsy as "Pleinairimpressions". It is my privilege to be a participant in various juried artist shows, Denver Plein Air in Colorado, Ohio Plein Air Society, Butler Museum of American Art, & The Hoyt in New Castle, PA.
2 comments:
Hi Nancy.
You have produced some brilliant drawings. All are really good. Well done Nancy. All the best.
Vic.
Thank you Vic. I can see many things that could be improved, but like the spontaneity I get doing the 5 or 10 minute gestures. Hopefully the more I do the more accurate I become, or not!
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