Happy New Year!
Last fall, I talked about drawing in pen and watercolor. It was a fun session, but not as much as the one we had in the November/December session. We were planning on studying acrylic. A student requested that we do holiday cards. So I took up the challenge.
To be honest, I hadn't touched my acrylic paints for months, so I was a little rusty. It was difficult to rev up in the beginning, but once I started going, I had an immensely wonderful time. I think the students did too. So much so, they requested we do the same this year during the holiday season.
Here's a glimpse at some of the cards we produced:
This was done in an Impressionism style. Once you get the idea of dabs going in different directions, the painting gets easier.
Hey, some snowmen. One is the traditional and the second he fell down against a tree. Maybe later this year, we'll create snow girls.
A Christmas tree done exclusively with a fan brush. New technique learned, new skill earned.
Sleigh bells. I always called them jingle bells--must be a family thing. But in fact, they are sleigh bells and date back centuries. This was a card where we painted the front and continued to the back.
One more example, a wreath done with a cotton swap. What fun that was. I first painted the barn door, then the wreath. That's the beauty of acrylics. It is so flexible. You can paint over anything you don't like or add stuff you do. I love it!
So what's up next?
This next session we will be exploring drawing with ink again, but this time, we will eliminate the pencil and eraser. Yikes! In other words, we'll be drawing strictly with the ink pen. While it may seem scary, it's actually rather fun and freeing.
This next session, which begins January 9/10, we will be exploring drawing with ink again, but this time, we will eliminate the pencil and eraser. Yikes! In other words, we'll be drawing strictly with the ink pen. While it may seem scary, it's actually rather fun and freeing.
We meet every Tuesday or Wednesday for five weeks from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fee is $90.00 for the five-week session.
Here's the syllabus:
- Week One: Introduction to the fountain pen.
- Week Two: Techniques using the technical pen (Micron).
- Week Three: Creating perspective without a ruler.
- Week Four: How to draw continuously (without lifting your pen).
- Week Five: Having fun with monochromatic drawing/painting.
Topics or sequence subject to change.
Register at jjgoodell@gmail.com
All levels of experience welcomed
Come learn in a fun, safe and encouraging environment.
