Roger McNew was our model today. We started class with a discussion about creativity. We reviewed the steps and skills we have covered over the past 5 weeks. We commented that even when you know a basic principle, you can think about it in a new way. We also talked about critiquing your own work as a skill to improve. One solid way to do that is to stand back from your work. You can see what is happening by getting a little bit farther away, arms length or 4 or 5 feet, even better. Another good critiquing tool is to use a hand mirror or compact. By looking at the image in reverse, you can easily see any trouble spots.
This has been a wonderful class, lots of great drawings and learning. This will be my last winter class. All this hard work drawing will make painting and working on loction much easier. Coming for summer, painting workshops! We will go out on location and paint the beautiful San Juan Islands. 2 day workshops will be July 17& 18 and Sept. 11 & 12. I will be working in oils, all medium welcome.
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