Walk in the Light

My new artist statement: 

In my art I am trying to somehow transcend the physical and glimpse the spiritual.  Visual art expresses what words cannot.  Many of my works are meant to be contemplative.  They speak to the gap between spirituality and our human understanding. This is what draws me to my subject matter. I believe art emanates from the Creator.  It's bigger than ourselves.  My art is part of my spiritual journey-- like a prayer you can see. 

Easton Studio and School

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!

Getting Ready for My Painting Adventure!!

I am getting my drawing and painting gear ready.  Tomorrow I take off for the Chesapeake Bay.  I've packed materials for oil painting, watercolor, pastel, oil pastel, and drawing.  I am not sure what I will want so, I'm bringing all of these materials.  I've also packed easel, clothes, laptop, paper products, food, knitting, Bible, other books, notebooks, magazines, camera, binoculars, etc.  I hope it all fits in the car!!  

On Thursday, I'm taking a class at the Easton Workshop Studio and School :  http://www.eastonstudioandschool.com/

Earlier today, I spotted some more monarchs in the milkweed patch.  This one was another female.