Expressive Paintings

Just completed a wonderful two day workshop

"Expressive Paintings from Photos" 

at South Shore Art Center

with 10 amazing artists.

My demo from the first day below.

Notice how I divide the palette in half,

darks on the right, lights on the left. 

A great way to keep your colors clean! 

The first exercise was a value study plus one color. 

I had them plan out the value plan directly on the image.

Bingo!

Then the "Limited Stroke" exercise.

Again they had to count the strokes ahead of time, 

right on the image.

I just love this. 

Now, below is a sampling of more work done.

Sadly, I was so excited the whole time,

I didn't get images of everything!  

 Now, this gal used an image she took by pausing

her TV during a movie. 

She was able to capture the men's fear and the 

cold, eerie feeling of the scene beautifully 

in her painting. 

Every value, color and stroke was geared toward that goal. 

As always, I learn so much from these workshops. 

A great big thanks to all the talented and dynamic 

participants.

My batteries are re-charged and I am ready to go!