Also, it occurs to us that we haven't featured enough cat paintings to earn our space on the internet lately. So we take this opportunity to rectify that situation by starting out with Mohammed's soft fluffy kitten and bunnies.
...followed by Bill's rock doves (Don't they sound cuter than if you call them pigeons?) and breathtaking sunset.
You can't beat lovers on a beach to keep up the "cute" factor, as Susan knows.
As for the rest of us, our thoughts turn to the flowers beginning to bloom. Sara captures spring's first daffodil and Steve paints a pitcher plant.
But we can't stop there. We paint lovely green foliage and trees in a landscape setting.
(except for Abla, whose trees are in a beautifully frozen setting.)
These trees encircle the base of a mountain painted in bold strokes reminiscent of Van Gogh. The train almost looks like jewelry, doesn't it?
This abstract also uses bold lines and evokes mountains.
The primary colors remind us of how useful (and beautiful) our early assignments are. Here, for instance, are some expanded color wheels, with tints, tones and shades of colors...
... working up to one of the most useful skills a painter can have—the ability to use complementary colors. And we love seeing our beginners test their colors in uniquely creative styles...
And here are those same colors masterfully used by Ken to detail architecture, both downtown...
... and at the Ten Cat, a local bar (and the subject of his newest series).
Seems like many of us are into architecture, featuring buildings as backgrounds, like the ones below.
...or as featured players, like these.
We are drawn to interiors too, and explore perspective.
Happy painting! Get out and enjoy the weather. Paint or draw something and we'll see you again soon (yes, this week's paintings will follow shortly, so keep watch!)
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