Wednesday, April 10, 2013

AT CLASS !!

I am at this very moment, among other things, doing an online class, 'Extreme Composition' with one of my favourite collagists, Jane Davies.

Her work is strong, often very colourful, and has always such strength of design that I MUST learn more about.

For instance:


CRUCIFORM STUDY by Jane Davies

FRESH PAINT #3 by Jane Davies

FIELD OF 'O'S by Jane Davies
This is the first week of six, and I already find I'm pushing my limits. Until I have learned more you wont see any of my class work here.

However, do visit Jane's blog or her website for a real treat.....and, if you can't resist, you can purchase her work from Fine Art America

13 comments:

  1. Always exciting to be learning more about what you enjoy Jo!
    oxo

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  2. Wow - incredibly vibrant, What a joy to be doing an 'on line class'- looking forward to your works, Jo X

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  3. I like Jane's work too. I am sure you will be making some wonderful pieces in this class, do share! xox

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  4. Hey, THANKS, Jo! So good to have you in this online group. I am so excited to be working with you.

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  5. I'm SO jealous! I took a class from Jane in person last fall and it was great - I'm sure you'll learn lots! I've tried using that cruciform composition in some of my pieces and though I always love Jane's, I've never liked mine....even when I start out thinking to exaggerate the proportions, all I see is a cross when I'm done. I really must try again - that sample is so dynamite! Can't wait to see what you learn!

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  6. I love Jane's art and now I own a little piece(thanks to her postcard swap to save the PO)! She was the first one who got me so interested in abstract art thru her blog-and now I have your inspiration too! I'm really looking forward to your projects :)

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  7. Keep on pushing the limits and please show us the results at the end of the course. I recognize "Field of O's" from Pinterest. Off to check Jane's website now.

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  8. I spent about 4 hours working on lesson 1 last Friday - glorious exploratory time. I feel I have barely scratched the surface of the exercises. then life kicked into overload and I haven't done any more studies, or photographed or blogged my work, or even visited the class blog. I'm eager to just shut out the world and focus on this.

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  9. What a fun to be doing an online class. Jane's works look great! I can hardly wait to see your next projects, Jo!

    Gaby xo

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  10. JM - you always amaze me how you just keep finding new ways to enrich your practice - the work of Jane is really strong and bold - I like it. B

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  11. Hello Jo! Your postcard was the first that I received in the swap! How fun to come over here and see the cool things that you are involved in. Good for you for moving forward and trying new things - love it!!

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  12. Well done Jo! Looking forward in seeing where it will take you...

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  13. Lovely work Jo and I will look forward to seeing more.

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