
I have been teaching a lot lately. I do love it. One thing that is frustrating is not getting enough painting time during a workshop. I really try to give all my attention to the students. I will do demos but they are never more than 20 minutes. But when everyone seems to be humming along I will have my easel ready and I will quick sneak in a small work here and there. I recently taught in Dana Point, CA and it was perfect!
Great people, perfect weather, and great models. These are some of the quickies I was able to do.















This is actually the light we were painting in the morning. Â Values describing the form were very close together. Â It's more of painting local color and local value relationships of the subject. I call it "Pattern Painting". Think Mary Cassatt aquatints.
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These are great! That first one, though; the value of the sky seems dark for such a sunny day that is conveyed, and the color is so grayed, yet the scene does look sun-lit! Some concepts still confuse me, I guess.
While looking at this group of paintings, I kept thinking 'what does this remind me of?' Then I realized- Sorolla!
Good stuff indeed.
Your paintings are beautiful. I love the lavender umbrella!
I always enjoy viewing your work and reading your blog posts. The sun washed paintings are wonderful.