Lessons ....cont.

Well, I've had my first lessons. I learned so much, I can't even begin to explain.

I'm using more detail, as I've learned many techniques and  color perspectives.
My wonderful teacher taught me about composition, underpanting, brushes,
keeping my hand steady, and mixing colors (to say the least).
She is a very experienced and precise painter  as she has been painting all her life.

She says my technique is surrealism. I really like the way that sounds!
Well, our time together, my teacher and I, combined my surrealist technique with her perfectly precise technique, and this is what I'm coming up with. (see pictures).

As you can see from my painting compared to the original picture I'm using as my model, that I've changed my mind as I went, because we all know that nothing has to be set in stone. I changed it from a house in the woods, to a snow scene. I've added many more trees, I'm showing the rocks and the grass make an appearance as the snow recedes. I've added a creek bed and keep adding more rocks. Plus, I've  added river rock to the face of the house. I rounded off the windows, added a completely different roof, and I may just add another fireplace, (rock, of course). Instead of acrylic, I went with my old faithful oils. What can I say? Oil has become my favorite.Well, I can't say my favorite, because I haven't tried acrylics yet, but it is safe to say that I'm very fond of oils.

There is so much information, and so much more to learn. This past week for instance, I've visited many, many art galleries. I've come to know many artists, one of my favorites being Bev Doolittle. She does most of her art in watercolor. She is know for her hidden pictures within a picture. I like her so much, she inspired me to hide a wolf in my tree trunk! (see the You Tube video I've added on Bev Doolittle).


Hopefully I will be finishing this painting by the end of the week. My teacher will be proud.
She is my inspiration behind my love for art and if it wasn't for her, I would not be painting today.
I am honored that she is passing on to me a great legacy. Her great legacy. I will never forget what she has taught me and I look forward to my next lessons with her. Posted at the end is also one of her watermill paintings. She's the best!

I've also added a couple scenes from my first art lessons.

My next post will show the final product. See you soon!