Art at the Center, Septmber 18, 2017

Michele's fanciful floral watercolor!

Jackie and Michele, focused.

Close view of Donna's colored-pencil painting.

Don, Donna, and Jackie, all hard at work!

Don's acrylic portrait of his favorite lady!

 

The lovely beginning of Jackie's latest till life, in oil.

Lee's imaginary pastel landscape.

Late arrivals, Jackie and Don, pleasantly surprised the rest of us.  The morning seemed to bring out the lighter side in all of us and there was a lot of good-natured bantering.  As we viewed each other's work, some constructive suggestions were made that were extremely helpful.  Sometimes we're just too close to our own artwork to see what needs to be done.  Enjoy these last days of summer and please remember we do not meet next week.  Our next painting session will be Wednesday, October 4.    Hope to see you then.

Critique 9-11-2017

People in Abstract, Photo by Bill

Still Life oil painting by Jackie

Abstract painting by Dave

Dave commenting on his painting

 

George's watercolor painting

Photo by Bill

Landscape oil painting by Jackie

 

Landscape colored pencil by Donna

Landscape oil painting by Dave

These beautiful works were viewed and critiqued by our group last Monday.  It is always fascinating to see the unique way in which each of us choose to express ourselves.  From subject matter to choice of medium to choice of style, diversity reigns!  And, that is what makes this such a delightful and rewarding experience, and something to look forward to each month.

Art at the Center, 9/6/2017

This lovely watercolor was done by Gerri

Donna is working small for MD Garage

One panel of Bonnie's acrylic diptych...a major undertaking

Bonnie, working on her acrylic diptych

 

Gerri is starting on a new painting this week

Donna and Bonnie

Gerri and Donna

A better view of Donna's waterfall in colored pencil

 A smaller than usual group today, but still a lot of painting was accomplished...along with a fair amount of visiting.  Some of our folks are out of town, and some are probably out golfing while they still have a chance!  But, as the weather cools, our group will expand.  In the meantime, it was nice to have Gerri back with us after several months away.  Lee was also here, but behind the camera.  Please check back next week to see what we're up to!

Art at the Center, 8-16-2017

The lack of noise was obvious, and delightful, on Wednesday morning.  School is back in session!  As much as we loved seeing the children in the hallway, and in the yard outside the rec center all summer, it was nice to have a bit less energy within the walls of the rec center this week.  As a result, we had a blissfully quiet morning, allowing us to focus on our art!

Critique Group, 8-14-2017

People in Abstract, Photo by Bill

George and Dave

Watercolor on Yupo by Dave

Potential future painting for George

George, Dave, and Don peeking in...

Plein air oil painting by Dave

Christmas cards by Jackie

Jackie

Lee's floral encaustic

George showing a better orientation for this encaustic!

Bonnie's acrylic diptych in progress

Photo by Bill

Acrylic by Lee

Lee explaining possible cropping options...

Alcohol ink painting by Linda

Linda showing options

Oil painting by Don

Watercolor by George (in progress)

Watercolor abstract pointillism by Bonnie

Yesterday's critique was well attended and, as always, inspirational.  With such a diversity of styles and media, there is always a surprise.  We welcomed back a couple of folks who haven't been around for a while, and were interested to find out what they have been up to, artistically.  Dave's figure on Yupo, was a pleasant surprise., as was George's flute player (in progress).  Linda displayed her lovely alcohol ink painting that we had previously suggested she crop...but we decided we really preferred the original orientation without cropping.  Confusion reigns!  Bonnie's abstract was a delightful little gem, appearing to float almost out of the frame!  Jackie brought some potential Christmas cards that she designed, along with a poem she wrote, and Don shared one of his first paintings which we all agreed was surprisingly well done.  Especially for an early attempt.  Lee's encaustic, it turns out, might be more effective if hung on an angle.  And, last but not least, Bill shared his latest innovation...people in abstract...which is featured at the top of this post.