Second Monday Critiques, July 10, 2017

Don's acrylic portrait on canvas

Jackie's lovely oil floral on canvas

Lee's acrylic and soft pastel experiment on Eko Art Board

Photo reference for future painting by George

George!

 

Donna's colored pencil abstract landscape, in progress

 

Bill's abstract photo from Italy

Jackie

Jackie's creative assemblage

George studying...

Lee's soft pastel, in progress

Lee

George's dramatic watercolor, in progress

Welcome to first-timers Bonnie and Sandy!  Glad to have you with us.  It was another insightful and energizing critique although the crowd got a bit rowdy with George and Bill doing their usual verbal sparring.  Despite that, we received some useful pointers from the group.  For example, it was noted that cardboard should not be used as backing for a painting because it is not acid free and can eventually damage the work.  Foam core would be a better choice.  A couple of pieces of experimental work were presented, as well as several other lovely paintings.  It's fascinating to learn the ways in which different artists interpret and paint their subjects.