I tried to keep each of the quadrants different too. This has lots of layers..as they mostly do.
This one has fewer layers than the others. The black and white, with gestural brushstroke is definitely more 'me'. The background is torn text painted over with a greenish white.
It was fortuitous that I had this collage piece hiding among my painted papers. Lots of modelling paste gives great texture.
A very 'me' piece... tea-bag, stained muslin, and keyboard bits on a multi-layered background.
It is interesting that, by now, I am finding I can use my own 'voice' in these exercises. For a while I was trying to mimic Jane.
Next week will no doubt be the 'lesson to end all lessons'...in more ways than one.
I can highly recommend this online workshop, or indeed any of Jane's. She is a dedicated and serious tutor.
For more info visit Jane Davies. You'll find it worth your while, if only to see her wonderful work.
You picked my favorite pieces to share here! I love the texture of the first one and all the drips. FAB! And, you're right - these all 'feel like you' and I definitely see your style in them. My efforts, not so much. Maybe it's because I have a less defined style than you. But I'm getting there. I'm seeing shapes, colors, linework that I repeat and am often using/drawn to. I guess that's the biggest value in these classes for me - the consistent volume which is helping me find my voice.
ReplyDeleteThey are great and definitely have a unique feel to them!
ReplyDeleteI find these very interesting Jo, It will be interesting to see what changes, if any, result after this course, definitely your style is coming through this week.
ReplyDeleteThese are all wonderful compositions Jo! I can see more of you in the second and fourth pieces and can see in your art and words how much you are taking away from this class.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous restraint. YOu and Terrie have seriously been rocking this workshop. xox
ReplyDeleteDedicated Explorer are now your middle names, Jo. It's been fun watching your workings through Jane's course. I wonder what next week will bring?
ReplyDeletegreat work, Jo and I especially like the black and white, but all of them are so well done.. looks like you are enjoying the class...
ReplyDeleteThese are fantastic.
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I think you met your challenge very well... all fit the category very well... well done!
ReplyDeleteEverything you've created here is fabulous Jo!
ReplyDelete100 pieces = WOW that is quite an accomplishment.
It's clear you are in your element and having a great time...
there is no substitute for a good/great teacher
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a talented student!
oxo
They just keep getting better and better Jo . . . perhaps it's because your voice is becoming more present. What an accomplishment!
ReplyDeleteYou should be proud of your perseverance, Jo; 100 pieces is a LOT! I definitely think the ones in which you used your "own voice", as you say, are the stronger pieces. I can see a a good deal of development in your work, and lots of exploration! Well done!
ReplyDeleteWhat discipline! I have to say, I've always appreciated and loved the textured organic quality like the pieces you share here. And The piece that is really YOU is my favorite. But your post gave me food for thought... As much as I love these rich works you create, and like having them around me, they are very different from what I naturally create! I know I could probably follow a challenge toward this end, but I don't know if it would ever be truly my style. As soon as I start working, I work toward geometric regimen and bold colors. I guess we both must embrace our natural order!
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