Thursday, April 18, 2013

Line, Shape...etc.

Jane Davies online class 'Extreme Composition' is awesome, and really making me work. Have just completed Lesson 2  (of 7) and here is my final composition so far....



The first lesson had us doing exercises in variety of line, and relating those lines to a painted background.  The second lesson added shape to the mix, leading us on an exploration of varying shape and line in a composition .

This is my very first real online workshop, rather than just a demo, but it certainly wont be my last.  It's hard to believe that this is as good as a REAL workshop...but it is.  Lots of work, great critiques from both classmates and teacher, and you get to see and comment on everyone else's work.

In the process of just the last two weeks I have a studio full of painted papers, all destined to be part of future works...either cut up or reworked.  Fabulous!!!

Another five weeks to go....busy, busy, busy...and happy, happy, happy.

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15 comments:

  1. Parabolic MuseApril 18, 2013 at 9:04 AM

    I love those colors, and the WHITE going through! That's one of my favorite things, to add white. This looks very organic and like stone in a way.

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  2. Erin KeaneApril 18, 2013 at 11:13 AM

    I like the visual depth. And I agree, I like the white as well! Especially the organic connecting loops. It makes the painting appear to continue past its borders.

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  3. ~*~Patty SApril 18, 2013 at 1:50 PM

    How nice to take a really good on line class ... like a "real" class a good teacher who knows their stuff makes all the difference!
    There is so much depth and interest to this piece Jo...you must be pleased with how it turned out!
    oxo

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  4. Maria OntiverosApril 18, 2013 at 2:11 PM

    So glad to hear the class is going well. Will have to check it out.
    Rinda

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  5. Linda KunsmanApril 19, 2013 at 12:12 AM

    I certainly can tell you are happy Jo! Your composition is fabulous!!! You have such an eye for shape,form and position, and the touches of white really draw the eye around the whole piece-great work!

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  6. MarjiApril 19, 2013 at 3:19 AM

    Hi Jo - I got your postcard from Kat's swap. I have so loved browsing around here and taking in all your beautiful art. Thanks for participating! And...I'm your newest follower :)

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  7. leanne can blogApril 19, 2013 at 5:41 PM

    Hi, I just received one of your postcards too- sunset at Kakadu- so your postcard made it to Sydney via the US!
    You have some beautiful art here on your blog, I wish i could paint. :)

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  8. artbeckonsApril 21, 2013 at 1:41 AM

    Hi Jo, I love this piece so much. How exciting for you to take this class. I can't wait to see more of your results. =)

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  9. tgarrettApril 21, 2013 at 7:31 AM

    I do so love this piece! Jo I sent you a private email.

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  10. GlendaApril 21, 2013 at 6:44 PM

    Lovely work Jo. Thanks for visiting me.

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  11. Cat StegallApril 23, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    Really like this Jo! Thanks for popping in at my blog this weekend!

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  12. BarryApril 23, 2013 at 8:40 PM

    JM - sounds like you are having a ball and painting up a storm - as you say good for works later. B

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  13. Deb AmmermanApril 24, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    I love this painting Jo! Fabulous job! Looks like you are having fun with the workshop, I will have to look into one. :)

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  14. TerrieApril 27, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    I'm so envious that you're taking Jane's class - I believe my friend Karen is as well and I just love everything both of you are sharing. I got to take a class from Jane in person last fall and it was fab! Soon as Dan gets a job, I'm signing up for this online one! The use of white in your painting is such a good counterpoint to the more muted colors....for some reason I always reach for black as the 'accent' color, but I may have to try white once in awhile - this looks excellent.

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  15. DianeSchuller.comMay 3, 2013 at 1:51 PM

    wow, this is really stunning.

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