Elaine T. has also been focusing on paint application. We love this loose abstract... and especially the happy vibrant colors.
Below, Elaine T. did some color testing (do you see what we mean about those colors?) before dashing off a direct watercolor of her new grandbaby. Congratulations, Elaine T.—both for the lovely grandson and the lovely painting! Looks like we'll be seeing some new baby paintings soon.
Sara, who, up until now held the record for the newest grandbaby, continues to work on her latest portraiture series. First, she does a "watercolor sketch," where she adds watercolor to a minimal pencil sketch. Then, she does a direct watercolor, painting the portrait without any prior drawing or pencil outlines. We're showing the latest in her series; the sketch is on the left and the direct painting on the right.
In this one, you have to zoom in closely to see the wonderful color mixes on the left and how Sara is using value on the right to describe the form.
Sara isn't finished with the painting on the right, but it's going to be good! Notice, too, how she uses complementary colors in her palette.
Isa used the same complementary color pair in the following painting. She's removed the last of the masking fluid and darkened the window mullions, strengthening the inside/outside contrast and drawing the eye to the focus of the painting—the delicate snowy branch.
Isa is continuing her "window" series—and continuing to use complementary colors. This time, she's using both the red/green pair and the blue/orange. She also plans to contrast the indoors/outdoor sections via temperature contrasts. Come back in two weeks to see more.
Elaine O. is still painting snow, but this is different than the crisp clean impressionist paintings of the past few weeks. It's nighttime in Chicago and this is the view down her street. The streetlights are responsible for the color cast on the freshly shoveled snow. Come back next week to see how this comes out.
Our newbies didn't bring fresh fruits or vegetables, so they resorted to strange glass and plastic substitutes. Still, they did an incredible job. Look at Emilia's giant fruit. We're not sure what her model is supposed to be, but her painting is beautiful.
In contrast to the soft, watery washes above, Emilia has also been working with gel markers on black drawing paper. Just look at that peacock! We're intrigued to see how (or if) she'll combine these two different graphic styles.
Maddie combined a lot of exercises on this one page—the complementary color tests at top left, the skin color at top center, and the paper towel at the bottom left. She's even managed to get the texture of the towel!
Then, Maddie did this exercise where she cut a clipping from a magazine and painted around it, expanding the clipping. She's not finished, but already she's got the soft colors and feel of the subject.
As if that weren't enough, Maddie moved on to the three-way fruit today. Admittedly, it was a plastic fruit, with a paint smear on it, but you'd never know it to see these lovely paintings. Below is the wet-on-wet painting, complete with cast shadow...
...and here's the combination version. Can you see the blue paint smear on the left of the pear? Maddie is still working on the dry version. Oh, and did we mention that Maddie dressed in complementary colors today? Complementaries do look great together.
Richard began his "expand the magazine clipping" exercise and he's created an entire locale from just a tiny snippet. Once again, notice the use of complementary colors?
Then, Richard began working on the three way fruit. Like the others, he had to use an unnatural plastic model. Here, he's perfectly captured the color and translucency of his model and is now working on getting the paintings wet and dry enough, respectively.
Upcoming events and important announcements
And now, get your calendars handy. It's time to plan the final flurry of activity before the snows end and we all head outdoors to enjoy spring. You are invited to the following ... in date order.
Open Sketch date It's an open sketch/photography session on Saturday, March 9 from 12:00–3:00pm at St. Gregory the Great Church. This is a great opportunity to see a magnificent architectural treasure and enjoy sketching, so bring your cameras, sketch pads, pens and pencils. A docent will also be on hand to answer questions if you have any.
Where:
St. Gregory the Great Church
5545 N. Paulina
Church entrance is on the corner of Gregory and Paulina;
one block west of Ashland and one block south of Bryn Mawr
When:
Saturday, March 9
12:00–3:00pm
OneSight Vision Care Clinic
As artists and art aficionados, we know how important vision is. Here's some great news—if you're a Truman faculty, staff or student with a valid ID, you're eligible for a free vision exam and glasses. If you haven't had an exam in a while, this is the perfect chance.
When: March 11, 13 and 14, 2019
Where: Truman College, Chicago
You can just walk in, but pre-registration is available (and strongly recommended). Pre-register in person in the cafeteria on the days and times mentioned below.
If you have any questions about the vision clinic, please contact Angie Hill, Facilities Coordinator, at (773) 907-4457.
Come back and see us next week!
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