Show and Tell

We are six weeks into the semester at UNM - I can hardly believe it!  Oil painting class has been both challenging and rewarding.  The first thing I learned to appreciate was just being there.  Really - putting in time in front of the canvas in studio is the most important part of learning how to use this devilish medium.  I would not have put in that sort of time on my own. 

The next challenge was remembering how to draw from still life.  Cripes!  No wonder I do so much abstact work!

We did some monochromatic still life exercises, and just finished a project with an under-painting.  I had been wondering what that was all about.  Well, it really brings things to life, even old bones!  Of course, now that I've tried it, I can see a few dozen things I might have done differently, but you know what they say:  practice, practice, practice!!!!  All in all, I am pretty pleased with my progress dealing with these slippery, smelly little tubes of paint. 

Why not try something new?

I'm starting an oil painting class.  Hopefully, my work and gallery schedule will allow me to complete the course - too many absences and I will have to drop out - but it's worth a try!  Nope, I have nothing to show so far except an empty bank account.  I'll post something when I have something to show.