Art group sketch
acrylic on canvas
12 x 16 inches
Tuesday is my long teaching day. So much going on
as we near the end of the term. It was cold here today,
but spectacularly sunny until late in the afternoon
almost evening. I drove home in sunlight -- something
I would only have dreamt of at the height of winter.
After fixing a fast supper, I got to my art group with
just over an hour left, and the model on break.
Our model tonight was spectacular, and I got an
instant fix on her face, which was lucky. One of the
finest painters in our group said he liked how I
paint. That was lovely. I like hanging out in the
breaks with friends and flipping through glorious
art books talking about what people do. One
artist we talked about tonight was Joaquin Sarolla.
I am quite happy with the quick little sketch I turned
out. I think I actually did "play" as Julia Cameron
suggests we do.
Have a "you-know-what-I-think-you're-great!" day
8 comments:
This is totally beautiful Barbara! I love the expression, the colour, the composition, the mood......brilliant!
What a great portrait, Barbara! Wonderful broad stripes of colors in the background, her lively patterned scarf, her thoughtful expression and slightly tilted-up head. Wish I could paint like this, just once. Bravo!
I was looking back on early blog posts and noted that you were the first person ever to comment on my blog. I don't know if I thanked you then, but I thank you now.
Hi Flora,
Thanks so much. I miss you girl!
xoxoxoBarbara
Hi r,
Thanks so much. I wish I knew your name, it's strange responding to a letter. I'm glad I commented early because your work is just lovely.
Perfection.
Barbara
I always say this, but I just love your brilliant, lively color! So fresh. And so glad you were in "play" mode! If we could only just stay there at all times! XOXO
Hi Laurel,
Thanks. I certainly love your colours -- and brushwork. Yes it is great to be in play mode.
XOXOBarbara
I think this is a super painting Barbara - so spontaneous but harmonious too. Beautiful compostion and use of pattern in paint.
Hi Sheila,
Thanks so much. I'm glad you like it.
I had a lot of fun doing it.
Take care,
Barbara
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