What a beautiful day--crisp and sunny after a week of gray rainy days. Everyone showed up and we were in top form. Scroll down for some truly incredible paintings--and some interesting synergies. Today we looked at colors, the change of seasons, and the value of studies.
Elaine T's breathtaking nature paintings are as crisp and clean and alive as autumn itself. What says fall better than an apple? You can just see how much fun Isa had painting her giant apple. Marva's taking us to a lovely Greek villa. Vivian's road trip is coming to its end and Susan is taking a very colorful look at the end of summer.
Speaking of color, look at the amazing colors in Linda's color wheel and Ken's complementary color abstract. Elaine O's use of color is more subtle, but just as classic. And see what a difference color makes in Ellen's church studies.
Speaking of studies, Sara's "St. Andrew" series is a perfect example of the value of studies. What different moods she achieves by changing color and value. We're so impressed we've added a short video of all the thumbnails--you'll find it at the very end, beyond the photos. Interesting to note, too, that Elaine O's composition is eerily similar to Sara's. Different vibe and very different Saints, though!
If you're near the Daley Center in downtown Chicago, make time to take the Pedway west to City Hall. You'll see Susan Silvano's paintings in one of the glass showcases!
And, now for something rather different. We're offering a chance to watch Elaine T at work. It's just an 8 minute video of a work in progress, but you might pick up some tips on how to duplicate the magic that is Elaine. Here's a link to the video.
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