7-8-2015 AAC

Linda's alcohol ink abstract

Linda working on the abstract

Linda

The beginning of another abstract by Linda

Gerri beginning a collage

Another view of Gerri's collage

Donna beginning a Blue Heron in colored pencil

Blue Heron, still in progress

 

Lee's setup...pan pastels and photo reference at hand

  

Lee working on her pastel landscape

 Five of us gathered last Wednesday to experiment with different media and techniques. We always seem to learn something from these sessions, and sometimes we have pleasant surprises .  We learn what works and what doesn't work.  And, we learn to enjoy the process.

Art at the Center, July style

Betty's abstract with alcohol ink

Betty

Sage's beginning watercolor

Sage

Betty and Sage

Betty

Sage's abstract with liquid acrylics and liquid watercolors

Sage

Although we had a small group this week, we had a lot of fun.  Abstracts were obviously on the menu for the three of us!  Lots of experimentation and excitement about the colors and designs that were created.

A busy morning!

Karen's colored-pencil painting

Gerri and Karen discussing Donna's painting

 

Karen, Mary Ann, and Lee, all focused

Sage, Donna, Gerri, Karen, and Mary Ann

Donna's colored-pencil painting

Gerri and Karen discussing watercolor techniques

A somewhat smaller group today.  Some just decided to take the day off, others were painting en plein air.  But, we had a successful morning, as you can see from the beautiful artwork.  And, we even had a few good laughs.

Something new!

Betty was experimenting with alcohol inks on Yupo!

Linda, Paula, Donna, Judy, Betty (hiding), and Gerri

Betty, Judy, and Paula

Donna, Betty, and Gerri

Donna, just getting started

Gerri and Linda, intrigued with what Betty was doing with the inks.

Judy's colored-pencil cat

And, today's STAR...alcohol inks!

Well, Betty created quite a stir with her alcohol inks at yesterday's painting session.  She was experimenting with using them on Yupo and, as you can see, the effects were stunning.   One more exciting, fun, way to create!

Second Monday Critiques 6/8/2015

Dave's (oil)

Linda's  (watercolor)

Lee's (watercolor)

Bill's

Donna's (colored pencil)

George's (watercolor)

Dave's (oil)

Linda's (watercolor on Yupo)

Lee's (pastel)

Bill's

Donna's (colored pencil)

A productive critique session.  We all benefited from the comments and suggestions shared by our talented and knowledgeable members.  A special welcome to our new members!