I just finished another class. I am a student at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh-Online Division. I am soon to enter my Sophomore year and am working hard toward that degree. I love the classes and am learning so much that I didn't even know existed!
Don't be fooled into thinking that online means easier. I have been to a campus-based college and, now, this online school and I will tell you that while there are differences, the classes are all rigorous! I think, perhaps, the online classes are faster paced. I only take one class at a time, but when you realize that some of these are skill forming and skill building classes, you realize that you only have 5 1/2 weeks to become proficient! It is a great experience and I love it!
In the next few days we will begin the painting instruction. We will be learning about how to apply the acrylic paint in order to achieve that wonderful gradual change from light to dark. I think it is exciting! But, then again, I watch paint dry for a living! I look forward to seeing your work and encourage you to join the fun! All I have to do to get the lessons started is learn to paint AND photograph at the same time! See you in a day or two!
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Which Way Is Up?
My mom used to say sometimes she didn't know which way was up! Usually that was when she had too many projects going and too little time to get them all done.
I am here to tell you that being able to tell up from down is a key thought in painting and drawing. It affects everything you do! Even once you can see what is on top and what is on bottom, knowing how to show that can be rather tricky. In the coming posts, we are going to work on being able to tell in a line drawing what is on top and what is on bottom. Of course, there are many things that can set between the two! I am going to give you an exercise that you can work on in pencil and then we will take that same design to a painting project to show how to get a three dimensional look there as well.
Don't be afraid to scan your results and e-mail them to me. I promise you that my critiques are kind. I won't tell anyone, "Oh that's terrible!" That isn't my way and what does that help you accomplish? We are here to build. So, print off the free "UP and DOWN" exercise pattern and show me what you know. I will show you some examples of my thoughts on the project and we will compare notes!
I am here to tell you that being able to tell up from down is a key thought in painting and drawing. It affects everything you do! Even once you can see what is on top and what is on bottom, knowing how to show that can be rather tricky. In the coming posts, we are going to work on being able to tell in a line drawing what is on top and what is on bottom. Of course, there are many things that can set between the two! I am going to give you an exercise that you can work on in pencil and then we will take that same design to a painting project to show how to get a three dimensional look there as well.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Welcome!
Hello, everyone. Welcome to my blog. I am brand new to this and am going to try to learn as I go along!
I am a painter and creator of many imaginative projects. If there is something creative going on, I like to try it out! Do you know what your house can look like with this passion? I am also on the lookout for great storage ideas. I guess the two concepts go hand in hand.
I will be offering free patterns and tips for you to use in your own artistic journey. Everyone has something creative within them. We are created in God's image and, therefore, are creative people. I can help you with your projects and would encourage you to offer suggestions for mine as well.
I am a breast cancer survivor and will be sharing some tidbits of my story with you from time to time. Hard times come into our lives for a reason and there are ways to cope that can be effective and spiritually uplifting at the same time!
Do any of you have ideas or questions that you would like to discuss? E-mail me and we can talk here about all things creative or...whatever. I know there are comment widgets that can be added to blogs, but until I get everything set up, please use my e-mail.
Marilyn Brown
Artist
Emerald Lane Art
emeraldlaneart@gmail.com
I am a painter and creator of many imaginative projects. If there is something creative going on, I like to try it out! Do you know what your house can look like with this passion? I am also on the lookout for great storage ideas. I guess the two concepts go hand in hand.
I will be offering free patterns and tips for you to use in your own artistic journey. Everyone has something creative within them. We are created in God's image and, therefore, are creative people. I can help you with your projects and would encourage you to offer suggestions for mine as well.
I am a breast cancer survivor and will be sharing some tidbits of my story with you from time to time. Hard times come into our lives for a reason and there are ways to cope that can be effective and spiritually uplifting at the same time!
Do any of you have ideas or questions that you would like to discuss? E-mail me and we can talk here about all things creative or...whatever. I know there are comment widgets that can be added to blogs, but until I get everything set up, please use my e-mail.
Marilyn Brown
Artist
Emerald Lane Art
emeraldlaneart@gmail.com
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