... like this sketch of Nora (formerly baby Nora, now graduated to big sister Nora) cradling her new little sister. It's a sweet pencil sketch and Sara's added a delicate color wash to complete the painting.
More siblings. Elaine painted this brother/sister combo, caught in an atypical moment of quiet.
Ken is moving quickly on his latest portrait, which we're temporarily calling The Miner (because of the lamp on her hat). We love the mood he's created and can't wait to see what he does with the hat... and the nose, of course.
Habte is doing portraits too. Here, he's finished the woman he began last week. His decision to frame her and add an asymmetrical floral border is brilliant!
Here's another portrait by Habte. He's boldly filled the canvas with her head and shoulders. If you notice a similarity in the womens' garb, it's because they are both wearing choir robes. This is going to be an interesting series.
If you've been following along with our newbies and their exercises, you'll recognize one of our favorites.... the egg. Nadia has created a more colorful version than usual by beginning with a brown egg. She's also added a plate beneath the shadow.
Berivan used the very same brown egg to complete the exercise, but it looks somewhat different. Notice how she's used warm neutrals for the egg and cooler ones for the shadow.
You may recognize this as the fabric study. Berivan really challenged herself with this scarf—and she's created a richly textured and sophisticated painting. Look closely at the fringe, the stitches and the folds of the fabric. Then look at the very subtle shadow, perfectly suited to the subject.
And if the homework wasn't enough, Berivan painted this extra-credit painting. From the wintry sky to the bare branches and footsteps in the snow, this is all about winter.
Berivan moved to thoughts of spring and summer with this seascape. She's observed the different blues in sea and sky and the reflections in the water.
Ever wonder what happens on the open sketch outings we invite you to? Last week was the Open Sketch at St. Gregory Church. Some of us attended, as did a number of Chicago Urban Sketchers. Here are our sketches. Elaine concentrated on the baptismal font area in the back of the church, using pen and ink.
Sara used pencil to sketch and added color later. Here is the intricately-carved wooden pulpit with the stone arches and painted angels in the background.
And here is Sara's sketch of one of the side altars, with carved wood alterpiece, an arched ceiling and hanging lamp.
Ken also joined us for the outing, but we didn't get a photo of his sketch.... next week, maybe! Meanwhile, consider joining us next time. There's so much to sketch and paint and the atmosphere is wonderful.
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