September 8, 2018

It's back to school time and we are back with a vengeance! Seriously, we're doing all the typical "back to school" things. Ken, for instance, spend his summer vacation doing homework. Yes, he's begun a new series called Not that Darn Cat Again! It will be based on the same cat and each painting in the series will be done in a different style. Here, for instance, is a highly textured, realistic painting....

... a mosaic version....

...and the beginning of a wavy, stripey version.

 

We welcomed back Elaine T. after a sabbatical of several years. Obviously, she hasn't lost any of her touch as you can see from this conceptual painting of a tunnel entry. And notice the color testing brushmarks on the side? We love the energy!

Sara is trying a new style—and no, that isn't baby Nora! This portrait of her mother is based on a tiny B&W photo and Sara is placing her against a background of flat distinct shapes.

Elaine O. bought a new brush and is trying it out here. It's sable and she's loving it. Part of the fun of back-to-school is using fresh new supplies, isn't it?

Steve is planning a whole new color palette—look at his nearly pristine palette below.

He's is moving to a split primary setup, with artist grade paints. He's been carefully researching the colors he wants to add (here are some options below).

What this meant for our newest student, Gaby, was a treasure trove of watercolor tubes. She was able to finish the first two assignments in one class! Here's the beloved newbie plaid....

... and the color wheel. All the colors are mixed from just three (yellow, blue and rose). And notice the test swatches on the left side. Gaby fits right in, doesn't she?

Finally, Ken's opening reception may be over, but it's not too late to see his paintings at the Ten Cat (through mid-October). Mark your calendars!
 

Mosaic Tomatoes.  Ken will be having an exhibition at Ten Cat Tavern. It will feature his popular mosaic tomatoes series. Drop by to see the art...and maybe play some pool.

      Where:
      Ten Cat Tavern

      3931 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL

     When:
     August 22–October 15, 2018