...total madness. I'm always pressed for time in the studio (and isn't that true of all artists?), and yet I signed up for a teaser classs related to Layer by Layer with Jane Monteith. So I've been scrambling to even watch the videos, never mind actually try them. The full course will have to wait, I suspect! ;-)
That's why my studio floor looks like this:
We started with monotone magic play in the first lesson, creating cutouts and playing with them.
From then on to mark-making in the same lesson, and that's always one of my favourite things to do.
I admit that I am less able with a paintbrush than I am with any kind of writing stick implement,
but I enjoyed the process enormously regardless.
I particularly like this wonky piece of marks.
We moved onto colour in lesson two, and I've barely gotten started. Given that we're working on a gel plate, that's really surprising. I've a need to play both with a new palette and with different ways of playing with the plate, so there will be some hours involved here, I suspect.
I have a pile of scraps, now some of the overpainted, that will definitely come into play in the third lesson, which is about composition.
Already I can tell it will be endlessly entertaining,
and, like Alice, it will be down the rabbit hole for a very long time. Feel free to click on the link in the top paragraph, and learn more about the full course. Insanity enjoys company, you know, and when I take it, I'd love to have you around for the ride!
Hi Win,
ReplyDeleteHey your studio floor is a masterpiece in it's self. I checked out "Layer BY Layer," But I have enough insanity in my life, going to the football games now that all 4 of my grandsons are playing.
Looking at all your pictures just reinforces my opinion that you are a design master. Even your pile of scrapes are wonderful. I love the blue one it's my favorite this week.
I wish you all he best, and more time to work your magic. Take care of you and have a great creative week my friend. Big hugs from here. Deann
Holy smokes - four grandsons in football??!! You must be the busiest grandma I know as you attempt to keep up with al of that!
DeleteSo many thanks, Deann, given that I feel waaaaay out of my depth. Of course, the idea behind taking courses is that one can step out of own's own box, and try something new. I am aware, though, that I struggle with being a beginner in anything, and this way of working is definitely needing a beginner mind. I do look forward, though, to the time when I can actually take the full course, given how much there has already been to learn in the four videos given. Maybe next year, and in the meantime, it's practice, practice and more practice.
Sending you big hugs right back, and grandson wishes for glory! xo
Oh là là, my friend, nothing can contain, frame, restrain or encircle your creative spirit, which knows no bounds. You are one of the most creative people I know. What drive, what enthusiasm, you amaze me! In any case, all the images you have posted are magnificent, a real feast for the eyes. The prints are superb, original, and I understand that you can create them endlessly. The colours, textures and cut-outs are joyful and full of energy. Finally, you're off on another adventure, much to our delight. Take good care of yourself and hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteSim, you are so kind to say so, given how this style is so totally new to me. I'm looking forward to trying some new colours, styles and ways to play, and that's all such a great thing, right? Thanks for stopping by to comment and encourage my madness...you're always such a delight! xo
DeleteOh dear! I intended joining in with this but being away last week and trying to sort stuff out since we got back, I have not got round to it and especially love the cut outs. Thanks for sharing this with us hugs Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteSorry you missed it. While I won't be able to join the full meal deal this year, I've definitely got it on my list for next September...the teaser is great fun!!
DeleteYour paintbrush dexterity looks great to me, Win! Those marks are wonderful, so bold and free. It's the playful nature of the wielder of the brush that makes the difference :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Tracy - the good thing about experimenting is there is no push to produce something specific. Playtime is always the best, isn't it?!!
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