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Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Blue, Wet Sketch

A quick post of my only sketch for Scavenger Hunt 302 which was over on February 17.  (We had company .. that is my excuse and I'm sticking to it.)  I sketched at the doctor's office while Gene had his routine checkup.  So it was in the small sketchbook I keep in my purse with a regular Pilot ball point pen.  I added a touch of watercolor after I got home.

Number 1, blue - the paper towel holder and Number 2, wet - the faucet and sink.

Today I have a one on one pastel class so should now be in mode to tidy up my studio and get out my pastel gear.  My lesson plan is prepared, I hope the artist will learn and have a good time.  I'm sure I will learn something, too.  When I teach, it reminds me of things I do, things I should do and why I do them.  That is always good.  I tend to get in a rut and do things the easiest way.  Easy is not a bad thing, but I tend to fall into a set way to do things without pushing myself a bit.  Teaching makes me think and pull those learned processes out of mothballs and push forward.

I have some shows coming up as well, so will be back soon with info on the exhibit front!

2 comments:

Bag Blog said...

Teaching keeps us on our toes. Sometimes it is good to mess up when teaching - it lets the student learn how to fix things - or not.

Jo Castillo said...

Bag Blog, I like your thinking. It is always helpful to know that you can fix your mistakes! Thanks.


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I Grew up in a small town , Magdalena, New Mexico. I enjoy art and the pleasure other people get from my work. I always donate some of my sales and art to charities, especially for children. That started in Bolivia with Para los Niños. "I cannot pretend to feel impartial about colors. I rejoice with the brilliant ones and am genuinely sorry for the poor browns." -- Winston Churchill

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