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Category Archives: Painting Our third day of painting class was spent in two locations. First we worked on painting architecture by selecting one of three old plantation-style houses to paint. I forgot to take pictures so unfortunately I cannot show you the house I tried to depict. Filled with self-doubt, I was able to get the structure drafted... 
February 6, 2012 - 12:05 pm
It is hard to see what we do well. I look at your painting and notice that you understand how the layers, tints, shades and contrasts interplay with each other. That is such a big part of this whole process. Learning to paint is as much about learning how to “look” as it is about learning how to deal with the paint itself. You have many related skills in quilting. They need to flow here, too. Going back to much simplier things, like the fruit, will help both of these. Most of all, believe that you can do it and know that it simply take a lot of time and practice, practice, practice. Yeah for you for carving out the time to take on such a challenge – very exciting, indeed!  Ahhhh, today was a wonderful day for me! I spent the day in class painting Plein Air and although I didn’t finish anything, I learned a lot. In the morning we went to the north shore where we had the comfort of shade from beach growth as the sun shone brightly. I loved being there…... by robin 3 comments 
February 6, 2012 - 2:04 am
how fabulous! wish I could join you! 
February 5, 2012 - 5:55 pm
What a beautiful place to enjoy learning in Robin! Enjoy every minute and soak up all that color. 
February 4, 2012 - 5:45 pm
This class looks like you’re having so much fun! You are very brave though for wearing white.  Just a few shots from a Plein Air Painting class I took today in Heritage Park in Wailuku. I wish I had more time to blog about this… I could tell you how my mind swirled as new connections were made, or all about our fabulous teacher Julie, or about how lovely the grounds... by robin no comments  Wearing pajamas until noon… or later. Rolling yarn into balls… round and round… quietly and quickly. Making crochet hats in different sizes. Visiting a scenic mountain side. Flying airplanes while thick clouds roll in. Snapping pictures of this amazing place. Noticing how the mist changes everything. Feeling romantic and inspired. Wanting desperately to be able... by robin no comments  I have something exciting to share with you… finally after a month of anticipation, you’ll get to see it this weekend. For now, this will have to do: Available in my shop today, another little painting finished last night. I’m simply LOVING painting with oils! Haleakala Hillside 2.5″ x 3.5″ by robin 1 comment 
November 18, 2011 - 7:06 am
I’ve only seen the Haleakala hillside once in my life, but I remember it every bit as beautiful as your painting. |
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