Saturday, October 31, 2009

Saturday Watercolor Work Shop

Great success and lots of laughter!

My group of four students gathered this morning and worked through my lesson ... they came up with several great watercolors. I talked with them about realism and abstract designs. Some of them stayed with the abstracts and some worked all the way through to a realistic image.

We laughed at the things we said and the observations we were able to make from each others work.

It was a great lesson and one I hope they all try at home!
Workshops and classes are meant to inspire not to be the end all.

Keep those brushes wet!

3 comments:

  1. Yes, I agree. Workshops/classes are meant to inspire and not be the end all. It should be a bouncing off point so that we can continue to find our own voice. I also enjoy teaching because I get to learn from my students... I like the projects from your class. Looks like fun!

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  2. maria
    we did have a fun time ... and I too learn from my students ... their questions make me think and communicate basic info that helps them to paint more confidently.

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  3. Sounds like you had a great time!
    I need to get all this sewing done so I can get back to painting......pooey!
    Like the pics you've posted.

    XXOO!!
    Anne

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