I had a wonderful day today learning more about painting at the Easton Studio and School in Easton, MD. Talented Louis Escobedo was our instructor for the 9 - 4 class.
We painted still life set ups. Louis did a demonstration first to show how to chisel in a convincing 3 dimensional peach form with juicy oil paint. He discussed how color is influenced by the color of the objects around it.
I am coming to believe that this painting thing that I love so much is 90 percent intellectual and 10 percent intuition. I keep hoping that I am up to the task.
Thank you to the class and to Louis for being so welcoming and gracious to me. A special thank you goes out to Linda K. for her invitation. I had an enjoyable time talking with her and her family this evening. God has put a kindred spirit in my path!
This morning, I decided to pack up the car and take off for Tilghman Island, then backtrack to investigate St. Michaels and Easton. I went to the very end of Tilghman Island-- Black Walnut Point. The workmen were busy cleaning up trees from high winds last weekend.
By this time I was ready for coffee and found a lovely spot at Island Treasures in Tilghman. The proprietor was so helpful and kind. I bought an amber pendant and enjoyed great coffee. I stopped at the park just beyond the bridge and took some pictures ----then on to St. Michaels.
This town was fun to walk around in. I investigated many shops and had a great experience at Frivolous Fibers, an extraordinary yarn shop in St. Michaels. I am a lifelong, though intermediate level, knitter. The proprietor has just the class for me to be held on Sunday. Janet Szabo of Big Sky Knitting will be there to discuss making sweaters that fit-----yes!!!! Finally!!!
On my way back I stopped in Easton. I found a great T-shirt that was waiting for me---- a Starry Night design shirt--- God had it tucked away for me to discover---- Thanks!! I wore it with my amber pendant for my final activity--- the Oxford / Bellevue Ferry. Tomorrow I stay here and paint in the local area. Today I was a tourist. Tomorrow I am going to produce some art!!
