Cottage painting

 

Painting #2 from my Acrylic University class homework.  This was a practice painting from a black & white photo adding your own color renditions.  It was an exercise seeing values and translating them to color.  Super good exercise.  Notice it's the same subject matter in my Cottage drawing I posted below.  Photo reference from pixabay.com.  I'm deliberating on lighting the sky. ?

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Acrylic Mini Challenge #2

 

My second Acrylic mini challenge from my virtual class through Acrylic University.  The most challenging part of this painting were the rocks in the foreground.  Finally the realization was variety, they needed more variety in values.  Again the colors are much more interesting than the photo reference.

Deborah Ann Kirkeeide ©

Cottage Drawing

 

Graphite pencils on mixed media paper, photo reference from pixabay.com.  I'm continuing to work on drawings for my upcoming virtual spring drawing class.  This will be an exercise in using textures.  I always have to work through my drawing ideas to make sure they will work for class projects.  I'm looking forward to this exercise, it was super fun.

https://rumriverart.com/classes/senior-classes/

The class will probably be posted in February but here is a link.  Check out some of their other classes.  Also the link indicates these are Vitality Senior classes but anyone can register aged 12 or older.

Deborah Ann Kirkeeide ©

 My Daily Paintworks Gallery is temporarily closed!  I plan to open again in the spring.  

Acrylic Mini Challenge

 

This is my first mini challenge painting through Acrylic University.  Why a class?  First of all I needed something to get me back painting again, second, I want to loosen up, third to capture light through imagination.  The painting is a huge leap from the original photo image where there was no orange.  This is a real challenge for me as I've always tried to stay true to the photo references.  I'm hoping this will give me new ideas and freedom to explore imaginative light AND get me painting again.  This challenge is for 52 weeks so I will be posting more....hopefully.

Deborah Ann Kirkeeide © 

My Daily Paintworks Gallery is temporarily closed!  I plan to open again in the spring.  

Spring Drawing Class

 

Getting ready for my virtual spring drawing class through Rumriver Art Center, Anoka MN which begins March 25th.  I like to include a toned paper drawing with two colored pencils.  Many of my students are afraid of color so this is a nice introduction.  This piece was drawn on card stock since I ran out of toned paper but it worked.  A trip to Dick Blick was necessary (Gee Darn), they have an amazing selection of single sheets and pads of toned paper in their stores and online.  Like a kid in a candy store I couldn't just settle on one and ended up spending around $20 just on paper.  Art supply stores are dangerous for me.

My classes include all drawing materials needed: sketch book, 3 graphite pencils, blending stump and two erasers plus a sheet of toned paper and two colored pencils.  And you get to draw from the comfort of your home.   We have chat times, share times and questions are always welcome.  We work from photo references emailed to each student.  No worries if you are out of state, Rumriver Art Center will mail the materials to you for a fee.

The class will probably be posted in February but here is a link.  Check out some of their other classes.  Also the link indicates these are Vitality Senior classes but anyone can register aged 12 or older.

https://rumriverart.com/classes/senior-classes/

Deborah Ann Kirkeeide ©

 My Daily Paintworks Gallery is temporarily closed!  I plan to open it again in the spring.