Shoreline Arts Trail Nov. 23-24

This weekend head out to the "trail".  The arts trail!  Amazing shoreline artists open their studios to everyone interested in viewing their work. I love to see where an artist works and to meet the artist in person.  So many wonderful works of artists to see see in such a short time.  By the end of the semester you will have to visit an art gallery and do a formal critique of a work of art that you are looking at in person, this weekend is the perfect opportunity to do so. Follow the link below to find out more information. 

Artists James Riccio and John Falato

 Advanced Drawing and Painting

  James R. Riccio Watercolor Paintings

 After having a conversation with painter James Riccio I am reminded how difficult it is to paint with watercolors. Follow the link above to view his work. Years ago I studied watercolor painting with John Falato at Paier College of Art.  It was shockingly hard to paint with watercolors after having some experience painting with oils.  I found myself putting dark values on the paper and not being able to correct my mistake, once it was on the paper it was there for good.  Unlike oils or acrylics you cannot scrape your paint off or paint over an obvious mistake. As our class continues on the path of learning about watercolors, realize that it does take a lot of patience and planning when creating a watercolor painting. 

  Watercolor Painting tips from John Falato  

  

Intro to Watercolors

Advanced Drawing and Painting

In the next few weeks you should have completed three works of art that utilize watercolor. One representational still-life, one self-portrait or portrait , and one abstract mixed-media.  For details about the requirements review the

Watercolor Projects Document

       

Perspective and Perception

Intro to Drawing and Painting

Your next artistic challenge will be to create an acrylic painting that shows your knowledge of perspective. Create the illusion of space by portraying objects and architecture the correct size and proportion.  Choose an architectural or atmospheric space that is intriguing to you and then make a painting that represents that space in your personal way.  You may simplify the details to create an abstract painting or you can try for a realistic rendering. 

View the following Document for more information on this lesson:

Perspective Lesson

The paintings below make an impact by including perspective as a key component to design.