As October came to a close so did my abstract landscape painting class taught by Pauline Agnew in Ireland. It was a very successful class for me. I not only learned new techniques, but I let myself experience the pleasure of loosening up my painting style. My horizon lines are now getting a little ambiguous, which is a good thing.
All of my daily class assignments will remain online for a year, and I plan to go back and do some similar work sometime in the near future.
Here are a few things I learned:
1. Acrylic paint and paper are interesting together, but I would rather paint on canvas.
2. Trying new things is a wonderful way to increase one’s repertoire.
3. It is a little difficult to see the blues and greens of Ireland and paint in New Mexico.
4. Oil pastels need to be protected with a frame and glass.
5. I like to have my work critiqued.
6. I like having a daily assignment.
7. I enjoy painting in an abstract way.
8. Now I really want to go to Ireland.
Sense of Place, acrylic on canvas, 16×20 inches, 2014. ©Ann Hart Marquis
My last painting assignment directed me to attend to and paint what is called a “sense of place.” In other words, Pauline encouraged me to paint an area or location with which I am familiar. I have painted New Mexico many times so I wanted to paint something more intimate. What better place than my back yard?
How lovely, Ann! Sounds like you’re experiencing artistic growth which is wonderful.
Thank you Brenda. I class was a definite growth experience for me. I will be including some of the ideas from the class in my next paintings.
Smashing Ann! I think what you are doing is an inspiration…not only for your work, but you have “lit a fire” for me to explore new avenues of working.
Thank you Mary, I am loving exploring new ideas and methods. I can’t wait to see what you may do. Keep me posted.