TRIO IN A BOWL

4x4 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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WHEELIN' IN HILTON HEAD

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

I thought it would be fun to do a Daily Paintworks challenge for a change of pace.  This week's challenge is "The Wheel Challenge" suggested by Carol Carmichael.  A photograph I took while in Hilton Head at Karin Jurick's workshop was just the ticket.  Take a few minutes and explore these three sites.  Believe me, you will not be disappointed!

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FACE No. 37

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Gessobord

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This was painted for this week's Daily Paintworks challenge.  And a challenge it is!!  Mary Douglas is having everyone paint in rectangles .... yikes!  Each brush stroke should be a different color.  It was tough, but I am pleased with how this turned out and believe me I learned a lot!  Thanks, Mary!

Wishing everyone a safe, fun and

creative holiday week-end!!
And for those of us who watch
college football ........


WAR EAGLE!!!

FACE No. 35

12x6 Oil on Panel

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Well, I have to say that when I saw this mugshot I wondered what he was looking at. Was it a bug on the ceiling? An interesting light fixture? Or maybe something imaginary? He made an interesting painting and one that I may re-visit sometime.

Virginia Floyd asked me what I have learned while painting these faces. Thank you, Virginia, for your question, it made me think and attempt to put into words those specific elements. First, and I think foremost, I have gained another level of confidence. Many artists suggest painting the same subject over and over and I am learning the truth to this. I don't think it matters what subject is chosen, just something that inspires you. As I became familiar with my subject I realized that I want to be looser and freer with my brush strokes. I have learned more about the importance of temperature changes in skin tones and I have a more acute appreciation of the planes of the face which are crucial to those changes in temperature, values, color, edges and brush strokes. I could go on and on about all the elements that we encounter and discover with each painting. Bottom line is that learning continues every day and if we're lucky we have someone like Virginia to encourage those of us (like me!) who aren't adept with words and writing. So, thanks again for your question, Virginia, which helped me to think and grasp the basic components of my learning experience!