The corner of the gazebo and the view I painted.
The view that Sue was seeing.
My painting for the day, 9E Ranch View, about 9 x 12 inches, Soft Pastel on Colourfix paper.It is always so invigorating to paint with someone. Sue and I met about 1995 at a workshop in Montana held by Jack Hines and Jessica Zemsky as I have mentioned many times before. We try to paint together at least once a year and hopefully more. Because Sue lives in Michigan and we live here in Texas and New Mexico, it is hard to do more. Just looking at the world with another artist makes you think and explore ideas. I am so thankful we have this friendship.
Being with other artists may be why workshops are so popular. Is there that much new to learn? I know we need practice, but sometimes that is what it is. I was so tired after the week with Sue and then the 3 day workshop in Georgetown. Whew! At the same time, I couldn't wait to get out the pastels and try something new. I worked on some strawberries and blueberries yesterday, but didn't finish. I bet my studio smells wonderful, don't you?
I hope that you get out and paint with someone. Doesn't have to be plein air. Just get a bunch together and try something new. All paint the same thing and critique each others work or try a new medium. Sometimes being in an organized group/club takes more time and energy than you have at the moment. But painting is very solitary and being with others can inspire and give you energy. Give it a try.
12 comments:
I really like your painting. The colors are great.
I am lucky to have an artist for a husband. We share studio space, and we paint en plain air together. Having a painting partner is great for my growth as an artist.
Hi Miki, it is great to paint with someone else. Thanks on my painting.
Good job Jo!
I like the back light and the aerial perspective you gave to the painting.
Hi Johanne, thanks. It is always hard to think of all the "rules" when plein air painting. I think it is good for the brain as you work fast and don't over think the problems. It is fun, especially with company.
Nice paintings!!!! You are so right about being with other artists. At the workshop my sister and I took, there were 5 classes going on and we got to meet people from all the classes since we all stayed at the same place and had meals and cocktails together. It is always inspiring and fun to share art with others! I'm glad you and Sue get together as often as you do.
What a beautiful place to paint. Your pastel turned out lovely!
Joan, thank you. We were at the workshops at about the same time, huh? It is fun and I know that you and your sister always have fun. Cocktails sound good or a little wine.
Michelle, thank you so much. It was a great afternoon. Are you in the snow now? My friend in Price has had a lot of snow.
Beautiful pastel. I want to paint pastels like this. I'm working and practicing.
Peggy
Ah, thank you Peggy. My smile for tonight. :-)
Jo: I do like your tree painting, very nicely done.
fishing guy, Gene wanted to know why we had to go to the 9-E ranch to paint pine trees. Go figure.
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