1st art lesson

Tonight I had my first art lesson with Bernie Rosage. We are going to meet for 2 hours a week for the next 2 months. I am really trusting to get valuable information. I think if tonight was a sample then I am doing the right thing. We did a value study. I know most of you know what that is but for those who do not, a value study is just doing a picture (or study) in one color varying the value of the colors to project perspective. Darker items in the foreground and as things recede into the distance they get lighter. The "path" is actually a river or creek but could be whatever. That is where the color would dictate what it is. Thanks for looking, Dean

plein aire class

Had a plein aire class that Bernie Rosage taught today. Here is the pic I came away with. Was lots of fun and learning.

Surf City

Was at the intercoastal waterway today and painted this with some friends. First painting since december. Fun!

plein aire time !

Bernie and I got out for a couple hours in the cold to paint. We originally intended to paint a barn/water scene but the windy was pretty brisk in that open field. We opted for "Miracle Meadows" and utilized our artistic license. (The road was made up! Ha!) All in all it was a great time of sunshine and fellowship for us. As always, feel free to comment, Dean

morning coffee

This ended up being an exercise in shading mostly. The spoon is one I am definitely going to try again. Silverware is not one color but a myriad of reflections of their surrounding objects. Thanks for looking, Dean

Paint night!

I got at the paints tonight and painted a tube of paint and palette knife. I tried a different perspective, I was almost looking straight down on the subject.

Dominoes anyone?

Thought I'd paint something different. It was something I think we all played at one time or another. What do you think?