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Deb Quinn-Munson begins with an oil underpainting on
Wallis (or UART -- can't remember which) paper |
Having attended
last year's workshop, I was excited that Deb was invited back to lead a class focusing specifically on techniques for painting water.
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| Students in rapt attention |
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| Assessing references |
Deb had many wonderful tidbits about painting water. She shared this quote by
Don Demers, " Study the water until you understand what it looks like, then paint how it feels." I personally love stuff like this!
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Deb made two underpaintings, this photo shows watercolor on
watercolor paper. Another was in oil on Wallis paper. |
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| Deb continues to develop her underpainting |
Deb shared her 80/20 Guide with us, asking us to consider this ratio when making decisions regarding composition, shape, value, color, line, texture, and rhythm.
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| Karole Nicholson came up to see the painting in progress and make inquiries |
We have so much to think of when making good paintings. Often this is done intuitively, but Deb's insight encourages artists to slow down and consider the options for deliberate choices -- a smart thing to do.
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| The painting with the introduction of pastel shows lovely sparkle. |
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| Deb, again with the group in rapt attention, shows the two paintings and discusses their attributes. |
One tidbit Deb shared has sat in my head as a good default for making these decisions:
What will make someone walk across a room to see the painting? Of course you should choose the options that would do that!
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| Deb offers instruction |
As important as composition is, Deb mentioned that composition doesn't get credit for its role in good paintings. No one really says, "Wow! What composition in that painting!"
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| Workshop attendees give each other guidance |
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| Diane Scotti with her pastel of waterlilies |
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| Diane Scotti's work in progress |
She encouraged us to be deliberate with our marks and to make bold, decisive paintings:
"You only get to hit it once -- maybe twice. That's it."
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| Workshop in full swing with everyone painting! |
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| The start of my painting - Kim Morin Weineck |
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Kathy Hutchinson's work-in-progress
(apologies for the crooked photo) |
The day ended all too soon. Perhaps Deb will be invited yet again to instruct another aspect of pastel painting!
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| Deb Quinn-Munson and I at the end of a great day |
Thanks for reading! ~kmw
2 comments:
The worksop was wonderful. So much fun to paint with other artists. I could have stayed all day. They were a very supportive group and Deb was so pack full of new approches to using pastels. Loved that she demonstrated in both oils and watercolor. It was a very productive day. I love my piece so far and hope to complete it soon.Thanks to all that made the day possible. diane <3 <3 <3
great workshop with a great teacher and a super group of people! lots of info! hope to join in again in the future
joanne W
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