Term 4 2014 still life reflections.
We drew for three of the eight days this term- and even though there were a few grumbles about it , the drawing exercises lifted our consciousness re shape and tone. Both of which are key when you are painting water and reflections and distortions
I was interested to see that there was good selection and emphasis too. Making decisions about what really intrigued us and getting rid of anything else in the picture frame. Often cropping right in so the reflection and distortions became the main focal point. This taught us also how to crop successfully. Where to crop to so that it works.
One thing I did notice this term was how we need to concentrate on putting on paint and not fuss with it.
I will endeavour to attach the you tube video of Monet painting to demonstrate what I mean by this
I especially like the way the way the cigarette is so much a part of his creative process
All up we got some amazing works..not all published here unfortunately, because the teacher was remiss and failed to photograph all of them.
Pat Shepheard
Gillian Peebles
Cynthia Mitchell
Mary Finlay
Amanda Deane
Annette Pearton