PAINT MOJO 2013

It was so nice to be painting with Tracy again.  This time we are all at Jenny Doh's Studio Cresendoh in the Artists Village of Santa Ana.

It was great to reconnect with old friends and meet new friends.

I don't find Tracy's process easy but I do think I learn and grow every time I take her class.

Here's our group photo - look at all those lovely gems!

Photo courtesy of Jenny Doh

I'm already looking forward to 2015!

Painting with Isabelle Bryer

Today I was lucky enough to paint with Isabelle Bryer.  I posted some of her beautiful artwork a few weeks back.  After I contacted her she kindly agreed to show my her dry brush technique.  She was very kind and generous with her knowledge and I found it inspirational to spend time in her studio surrounded by her beautiful artwork even if it was just for a few hours.

The painting below reminds me so much of Isabelle herself...

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.