Vintage Artists, September 12, 2018

We all did a lot of work today, in addition to discussing Carol's inspiring demo and talk.  So much helpful information to absorb.  This group is really impressive in terms of being open to new ideas, being willing to risk, and being willing to share.  It's a supportive, safe environment in which to spread our creative wings.

Special Critique presentation by guest artist Carol J. Stevens, September 10, 2018

Many, many thanks to Carol Stevens for sharing her insights and expertise with our group.  This was an inspiring and motivating experience and we were given some very practical, usable techniques and tools for evaluating our paintings as we work.  It will undoubtedly also help us better understand what to look for when we are critiquing the work of others.  In addition, Carol sparked some real excitement about painting on Yupo.  Carol's enthusiasm is contagious, and I think we all now have permission to jump in and play and experiment to our heart's content. 

Vintage Artists, September 5, 2018

Don's elephant painting is coming along nicely!

The start of a new pastel by Lee

Donna working on her colored pencil painting

Barb is working on a lovely, soft watercolor

Donna's moody landscape in progress

Jackie's exciting abstract acrylic painting

One of the nice things about this group is that it is dynamic in that people come and go.  Some folks attend regularly, others occasionally, and some visit a few times and never return.  As the composition of the group changes,so do the types of work, the media, and the subject matter.  There are always surprises!

Vintage Artists, August 1, 2018

Chris's drawing of a basket that will hold
handkerchief memories.

Bonnie's painting layout of her favorite cat cooling off in the sink.

Reminder:

When we are creating our art together on Wednesdays in

the Arts and Crafts Room, I admit, I'm in my own world.

So, please let me know before you pack up so I

can get the best picture of your art.  Don't hesitate

to get my attention.

Vintage Artists, July 11, 2018

Donna's new drawing captures the crispness of a spring morning.

Chris is working on the botanical rendering of 
dogwood blossoms.

Chris is also working on a trio of tulips.

Reminder:

Please get my attention before you pack up to leave.
Because I'm working too, I sometimes don't get a photo
of your work in progress.  Also, to get better pictures,
if you can lean your work in a vertical position
against the counter, it would be very helpful.
Thank you.
See you at the next meeting!
Bonnie

2nd Monday Critiques, July 2018

An oldie, but goodie, by Don.

Jackie

Jackie's intricate drawing for a new painting.

Jackie, Dave, and Chris

Chris's striking black and white flower drawing.

An exciting new abstract by Dave.

Don commenting...

A bit different for Donna!  Soft and lovely.

An intriguing abstract by Mike.

Mike, Jackie, Dave, Chris, and Don

Mike and Jackie.

Chris's gentle pastel seascape.

Critiquing Chris's painting...

Nice job on this oil still life, Jackie.

What a powerful seascape, by Mike!

These lovely paintings were critiqued by our group at this month's session.  We welcome Mike, who was with us for the first time!  This group is under Senior Programming and is free and open to the public.  Feel free to stop by and bring one or two pieces of your artwork to be critiqued.  Or, just sit in and see what we're all about.