Maintaining An Active Art Brain
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| Quick Gesture, limited palette |
Now that I have a wonderful group of artist friends, I have learned much about the artist mind. One thing I have noticed is that those whom I consider the best artists are constantly learning and striving to improve their art. One such way to improve is to take an art workshop which is often intense instruction with an art professional and in this case a live model.
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| Quick Gesture, limited palette |
Years ago I took a wonderful Gesture Portrait Workshop and it is what it sounds like - a workshop that focuses on quick portrait gestures done with paint. At the time, my only issue was that I had not yet learned to paint people. And yet, due to my Still Life painting experience, I was able to grasp the light, shadow and shape concepts. And, I was very pleased with some of the results which are posted here. Frankly, these profile gestures are better than some of my recent profile paintings (after more experience and taking more time). All of these Gestures were very limited in time, I think we had 10 and 15 minute (and less) sessions! Impressive, right?
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| Quick Gesture, one color/tone |
After much writing and pleading, I have been able to convince my Art Instructor that she needs to offer the Gesture Portraits Workshop again. Why? Well, for the last year I have painted portraits and figures from life. However, lately I am unsatisfied with my portrait results - I think I need to get back to the basics. What is more basic than light and shadow and limited palette? What will help me the most? Perhaps having to paint quickly with an Instructor under the pressure of limited time. In the way we pencil sketch the figure in one and five minute "gesture" sessions, I believe we need to sketch our portrait and figure paintings (with paint of course)! Isn't the concept for this workshop so wonderful? A resounding "YES!" from me, and the class is full. After the workshop, I will post my new "Gesture Portraits."
Lookout Gesture Portrait Workshop here I come! Now where is that supply list?
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