Clouds at Carroll Road - August 5, 2010Day 1
Worked out basics of composition and color mixing, thanks to Nora's demo. Video coming soon!
Day 2
A rainy, sombre start that eventually turned out OK. Attempted a diptych "Greek, from neuter plural of diptychos folded in two" per Websters. Sounds painful.
Day 3
A beautiful day at Mission Point beach. Started the day by playing some guitar out on the rocks. Chose lighthouse as a subject to do a value study, since previous paintings had serious value problems. This painting looks very cliche to me, but i'm happy with values and colors.
Day 4
Time to get some serious painting done. Decided to immerse myself in green paint. Literally.
Although i was happy with the result of today's color struggle and impasto technique, I had to chill out after swimming in steaming green all day and drink in some cool blues with a side of Pinot Noir (for balance) in this view of East Bay. Notice house gable (white triangle) has been removed.
Day 5
Last full day of painting. Ended up using palette knife for this view of red barn across the street from Chateau Chantal. Not very happy with this painting, but very excited to try some more palette knife techniques.
Below are a collection of drawings, watercolors and photos from the week. Enjoy, and hopefully at least some of us can get together again sometime, either to paint, celebrate, or both!
Senic View turnout at Chateau Grand Traverse
Mission Point
Chateau ChantalHere are my watercolors, drawings and the cut paper assignment.
Mission Point Sunset
Mission Point Shoreline
Kalkaska at twilight
Mission Point Lighthouse Shapes
Chateau Chantal sunset with wine as vehicle for paint.I had a few other drawings and watercolors, but gave them to my gracious host and sister-in-law, Janet.
Peace. Have a good trip Nora!
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