Hello Dear Art Lover
And The Winner Is....
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Here we go again...round ...... of this pandemic sitch. And that's all I'm going to say about it. You're probably as bored and fed up as I am. Let's focus on brighter prospects and hopefully what I'm bringing adds some beauty and fun to your day.
This year I'm switching things up a bit. The newsletter is becoming a biweekly thing. On the alternate week I am planning to present some live video or a podcast. It's still in the works as I figure out what to do.
Once a month, I will do a draw for a free print, so let's start the year off with a gift to the winner for today. Congratulations to Marta! You'll be getting a print of one of my recent paintings. I'll send you an email to confirm your address .
Let's have some fun. I'm teaching Fox how to do 'blind contour' drawing. So I thought this would be a good exercise to share with you. You'll get better the more you do it. What is 'blind contour' drawing you ask? You'll need a pencil or pen or crayon and a piece of paper. Without looking at your paper, draw a simple object in front of you. DO NOT LOOK at your paper until you think you are finished. Go as slowly as you can and pretend your pencil is tracing the edge of the object.
You will surprise yourself and even if it is not perfect it will have the essence of the object you have drawn. That is how I first created my Grandma series paintings. I closed my eyes and drew her shape as I remembered it. Every time I draw a Grandma, I always do it with my eyes closed. And the figure that appears always looks like a short old woman who is limping along. (My Grandma had a bad hip and used a cane)
It will be fun and inspiring to see your results, so please send them to me..
Here are a few of my Grandma paintings to show you that I don't aim for perfection. They're from my SISU series. SISU is that unique Finnish word for perseverance, strength of mind, and determination.
At long last, I have decided to add classes to my schedule. I am able to offer a safe environment to teach 2 students at a time in my studio. I'll be sharing how to create an intuitive painting using my unique technique with fluid acrylics. I'd love to add you to my waiting list. No experience is required. This isplay time.
YOUR HOME + YOUR STYLE + MY ART
ROCK ON
Gail
