Seasons

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sunset at boat harbor

The weather is so unusually warm and delightful Jane took us outside painting today.  We were introduced to a new palette – the prismatic which uses the bright yellow, ultramarine blue, bright red, and white.  We were told to utilize impressionistic techniques and to spend most of our time mixing colors before putting anything on canvas.  I finally got to use my palette knife and flail away with color.  I’ll put in some highlights on this in the studio when it dries a bit, but this is what fell off my brush today. Continue reading “Seasons”

Art on center stage

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first layer black and white

I do not like posting my art work, but then again this trip and blog are all about creativity.  Now into our 2nd week of work, I am going to get more technical about what I am learning in the painting classes.  Our first composition was a still life of our own choosing from their pile of stuff.  Do not, I repeat do not, ever choose a teapot.  Way too many ways to render it wrong – I know because that is what I have a whole of practical experience in that department.  Another mistake is choosing too many things that are light – or technically called a  high end palette.  Becomes rather boring, as you can see. Continue reading “Art on center stage”

Preparation for the mind

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Besides making reservations, worrying about what clothes to bring along, and planning my financial solvency, I have been making peace with bigger assignments.   The Center sent along a two page single-spaced list of recommended books to prepare the mind and soul for this Fall Semester.  I have no angst about getting my body back and forth from here to the Mediterranean through several seasons of outfits.  It turns out I have fears about getting my mind back in shape after 40+ years away from college.  Continue reading “Preparation for the mind”

the beginnings

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I’m the lamb running for the hills!

It was just a year ago I started an online course offered by Patti Digh called Project 37.  It was one of those serendipituous events that often heralds God’s presence.   I saw a post on Facebook by one of my friends and made the decision to follow this rabbit into the hole opening up before me.  Continue reading “the beginnings”