Surprised to hear from me again so soon?! I thought so! This is a 8x10 study of an old brass pot. As I mentioned in my last post I'm trying to loosen up and not sweat the details!
I just realized that it's been over a month since I posted last. I don't know where the time goes! I've been busy working, dealing with Eddie's recovery after another surgical procedure 6 weeks ago, and trying to fit in my painting classes.
This week at my oil class Joyce Hall, my instructor, did a demo using a palette knife. She then gave us each a copy of the same photo and we all went to work...palette knives a blazing!
Linda Schrader with her Door Basket
I love it when a student "gets it" and sees all the possibilities ahead. That moment wouldn't be possible without a teacher who shares that enthusiasm. Gini Conn of Spring Hill, Florida is just such a teacher!
Recently Gini purchased door basket surfaces for her students. After her first class I received this wonderful e-mail sharing her excitement! Well, I had to have pictures and I had to share them with you!
Hi Kathy, I ended up with 2 students last night, but they did a great job. I'm attaching their baskets. They're so excited! And they finished the whole thing in just over 2 hours! I'm planning on teaching it again next month.
They really love the surface and the project. Both of them were impressed with the way the doily worked.... It's really a wonderful feeling to teach a class like that! I don't think my feet touched the ground when I walked out of the store!
Thank you so much, Gini! And congratulations to Lorri and Linda for painting such beautiful baskets! I can't wait to see what you come up with for an Easter design!
Hugs,
Kathy
Contact Kathy At kathysweeney@gmail.com
Had a great class with Joyce Hall yesterday. This little 10x10 is coming along. I worked on the background, table, vase and silver tray yesterday. I need to work on the tray a little more to correct the symmetry and to add reflections. After that I'll go back to the flowers and finish them up.
My oil classes have finally resumed after the holiday break! I was always the teacher's pet who couldn't wait to go back to school! Nothing like a brand new #2 pencil and a clean notebook! Right, Mom?!
