Tuesday, September 21, 2010

Watercolor class

I love, love, love my new watercolor class. I feel that this instructor is teaching us the very basics of painting which I have missed in the past. Other teachers have had us follow along with what they were painting without many explanations of why. In this painting is atmospheric perspective (back mountain more blue than front mountain) contouring of hills, line of darker trees showing movement forward, field that is cooler in back and warmer in front as well as larger brush strokes as we moved from distance to closer. Each set of trees also has faint variations in color, trees in back are more blue and then more red/brown in foreground.

It was fun to see all our paintings at the front of the class together. Even though we painted the same thing, they were all different.

14 comments:

Cris, Artist in Oregon said...

What a lovely painting. I think you are a natural! Glad you are having fun with a good teacher.

A Lady's Life said...

Yes I agree. This is such a lovely painting
Job well done!!!

Lisa at Greenbow said...

I just love this sort of class. It is inspiring to be around other artists. I am glad you are enjoying it.

crochet lady said...

That's very lovely Patty.

Anonymous said...

Hey mom, Love your painting! You did a great job! Love you!

Kellie said...

Nice picture PAK. Glad your instructor is explaining things to you and the class is enjoyable.

tainterturtles said...

Wonderful painting. I'm glad you like your new class and instructor. Paint more!!!!!!

Aunt Krissy said...

It's okay! Oh you know I'm just picking on you. I like it, a lot! Can you frame it for me and give to me?

Alicia said...

you didn't say cause you're much too modest....but I'm betting that yours was the best??....Teachers pet!! It is really nice!

Lynn Cohen said...

Really pretty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The front little meadow of flowers really draws me in.

Mim said...

Lovely painting - I think it would have been great fun to see all the paintings together

Teri said...

Nothing better than a great instructor except the beautiful paintings that are made. I'm happy for you.

Margaret Ann said...

OOOOH this is beautiful...Super color and great depth! :) Your class sounds absolutely wonderful! :)

marianne said...

Stunning result!
Art classes are fun!