So, as a recap, last week I took a workshop from the very talented Jennifer McChristian. The first day we spent talking about the importance of value studies, looking at a bunch of examples, going outside to see her do one, and then trying it ourselves. For this exercise we used black and white paint, which was difficult. I wiped all my attempts because they were so bad. Yes, BAD. But Jennifer did an amazing job. Here she is setting up to demo:
And here is Jennifer's value study. Keep in mind she normally does what I would call urbanscapes, and this was her first time painting in Sedona. She makes it look so easy.
My painting (at the top) is from Slide Rock State Park. It's called Slide Rock because the rocks under the water, a little up from where I was painting, are smooth enough to slide down. Every once in a while I heard a scream and lots of cheering - turning I saw a small child usually, with a pained expression, in the water, while family and friends cheered them on. Why the pain? The water was C - O - L - D!!!
6 comments:
First time I've written you but I always follow your blog and love your work. Also LOVE Jennifer McChristian! You're so lucky to take her workshop, and in Sedona yet! I used to go to Slide Rock as a kid (grew up in Phoenix but now live in Florida)Please keep posting about her workshop and your progress - thanks!!
ahhh what memories from my Phoenix days.......love the value study and seeing your adventures with landscapes.
Carol...I really like the composition on this! There is a beautiful sense of abstraction in your work! Love the egg painting!
I'd say you're off to a great start w/ your plein airs. I look forward to more.
Stunning. You can paint everything! Glad the workshop was fun. Jennifer is wonderful.
Really great to follow your new aventure in landscapes. Jennifer's work is fabulous but I love to see your unmistakably voice remain in this new work. It looks so warm there. We're only starting to get a weak sunshine here in Ireland!
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