ANDREA DEMENG WORKSHOP

I was super excited about going to Andrea's workshop and she didn't disappoint, Andrea is very generous with her knowledge.  It was a lot to fit into one day but it was nice to go home with the feeling of achievement.

INSPIRATION: ISABELLE BRYER

I do love finding new (to me) artists and it's extra nice when they are local.  I stumbled upon Isabelle Bryer's work on Etsy.
This piece in particular calls to me...

Snow Angel by Isabelle Bryer

Find Isabelle HERE.

STUDY: KLIMT, MOTHER AND CHILD

I learn something every time I do one of these studies.  This painting taught me I really do have the patience to paint all those little individual daisy petals.

Klimt Study

Mother & Child

Acrylic on Canvas (12"x12")

WORK IN PROGRESS

I'm good at starting projects... very, very bad at finishing.  All pieces WIP.

STUDY: ABBOTT HANDERSON THAYER

Sunday's painting.  She's still a WIP.  Need to rework those lips for starters...

It's funny how little errors become so noticeable after posting a picture.
 
I tried to paint during my teens and twenties.  If I had ended up with the image above I think I would have thrown a tantrum and given up painting forever... or at least until the next day.

Today and I can see all those little errors as an opportunity to improve - those wonky lips, those too small eyes...

Here she is after working on her a little more on Monday evening...

I'm still not sure if she is finished.  I'm sure I could do better on the nose and lips, but I'm learning to love my work - imperfections and all.

STUDY: BOTTCELLI

Work in progress...

KAT CAN PAINT

This week I feel I made a breakthrough.
Check out the fantastic mini classes and workshops offered by Kat McBride over at Kat Can Paint!