Vintage Artists, April 4, 2018

Donna is working on  a new drawing of the forest.

Don's drawing is progressing with the addition of color,
value and details.

Bonnie is adding depth and value contrasts to her painting.

I only took three pictures of the work last Wednesday although there

were more than three artists attending.  It was a cold day, but that did not

stop us.  We were "lost" in our projects and the progress is evident.

Book of Interest

This selection is from way back.

I kept it because it had good information on the color palettes and

techniques by the Masters.

Studying with the Masters

Lessons from Rubens, Degas, Velazquez,

Monet, Turner, Sargent and Matisse.

by Dean M. Larson

So, if any of these artists appeal to you,

take a look at this book.  It is available through

the Medina County District Library.

See you at the critique on Monday or on

Wednesday!

Bonnie

Vintage Artists, March 14, 2018

Dave's experimental mono-prints.

Paula's rabbits are multiplying!

Lee is adding the details to her acrylic painting.

Chris's puppy sketch.

Donna is starting a new woodland drawing.

Judy's anatomical sketches are being utilized.

Bonnie is adding value patterns to her ice jam painting.

Take a look at this!

Art by Joan Baez, "Mischief Makers."

We always knew she could sing and compose music.

Did you know she paints with personal style and skilled craftsmanship?

Look up her One Woman Show that

honors those who brought about social change over the years.

Here is the website:

https://www.artsy.net/show/seager-gray-gallery-joan-baez-mischief-makers

2nd Monday Critiques, March 12, 2018

Chris's colorful watermedia painting

Bonnie is still working on her abstract collage

The whole group, minus the photographer

A cheerful mixed-media painting by Don

This beautiful still life was painted by Jackie, in oil

We all wanted to take a walk in Donna's colored pencil painting.

A bright imaginary landscape by Lee.

 

Bonnie created this collage with items she obtained during a visit to Paris!

Chris's sweet collage with remnants of a wedding dress included

Jackie's lovely oil floral painting

Vintage Artists, March 7, 2018

Judy's anatomical sketches, studies for portraits.

Paula's new painting, bright and sweet.

Jackie's new painting in progress.

 Lee's acrylic painting still in progress .

Don's new landscape sketch.

Bonnie's progressing river ice jam mixed-media.

There are 2 websites that may be of interest to you.

Sara and Robert Genn Twice-Weekly Newsletter

This is like conversing with an artist-professor

in a helpful down-to-earth manner.

There is information about the practical aspects of

making art to how your mind and spirit are

affected by making art.

painterskeys.com/studio-vibes

Robert Burridge Weekly BobBlasts

If you are interested in abstraction and non-objective

art, Robert Burridge has some video lessons for you.

On a weekly basis you can receive these free lessons,

BobBlasts.  He is fun and dirty, literally.

Go to his website to subscribe.

www.RobertBurridge.com

I hope to see you at the monthly critique on Monday.

Bonnie

Art at the Center, February 21, 2018

Lee's luminous acrylic composition.

 Donna's new autumn forest path.

Chris's new portrait sketch.

Don's new mixed media sketch.

In 2007, my son went on a trip to Germany.

As a gift, he brought me a tote bag with

a drawing by Hundertwasser on it.

I have used this bag since but never actually

looked up his work.  Why?  I don't know.

I looked up his work and was quite

surprised by his abstract location

paintings. The contrasting colors seemed

explosive.  It occurred to me

that his work would be especially

inspirational for anyone trying to

enter the abstract painting world.

When you have a chance, "Google It."

Until we meet again, Bonnie,

One of the Vintage Artists!

Art at the Center, February 14, 2018

Don's completed color and texture rich fantasy

landscape.

Donna's new Prismacolor forest landscape.

Bonnie's star lantern.

It was a pleasantly sunny winter day that got us out

to meet and work on our projects.

We always appreciate the support

of our artist friends.

Thank you for attending!

See you soon!

Bonnie

Second Monday Critique, February 12, 2018

Chris's painting showing what we wish winter is like here!

Chris chose to add the red umbrella to add an extra dash of 

bright.

Dave's nonobjective expressive painting of 

what we might feel winter is like here!

Donna's completed Prismacolor fall forest composition.

I can hear the water rolling over the creek bed.

Don's completed lady with a colorful scarf.

Dave's Yupo composition of a celestially lit landscape.

This reminded me of a combination of the works of

Yves Tanguay's Multiplication of the Arcs 

and Max Ernst's Swamp angel.

Chris's preview of spring.  Her hydrangeas changed since

our first look through color adjustments 

in the foreground and background. 

The winter has had its toll on our attendance from lousy weather,

colds to flu bugs.  None the less, the helpful suggestions

and support are always here at the Center.

Thank you to all!