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Tuesday, September 22, 2015

100 drawings on cheap paper

I am so excited to be taking the on-line Jane Davies class, "100 drawings on cheap paper."  The first time she ran it, it sold out before I could register.  When she announced she was running it again, I jumped.  That was almost ten months ago and the waiting has been killing me.  Class finally started September 9th.  I'm two lessons in, and loving it.  It was worth the wait.

So far we've been working on line and layering, and using different techniques to vary the opacity of the paint.  Adding, lifting, obscuring, veiling in all kinds of ways.  I did more than 20 pieces over the weekend and I would just keep going in this manner but lesson 3 goes live tomorrow and I'll soon be caught up in that.

Here are some of the highlights of the weekend.  Some feel finished, others don't - all were a joy to create.  (all created on inexpensive 9x12 drawing paper.)






 



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14 comments:

  1. SunshineshelleSeptember 22, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    Love the bold experimenting, looks like a great class if these are the results, very cool!!

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  2. GinaVisioneSeptember 22, 2015 at 11:38 PM

    Gorgeous. (what more could I possibly say, dahling...?)

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  3. cjsrqSeptember 23, 2015 at 7:50 AM

    Looking good!

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  4. big mamabirdSeptember 23, 2015 at 10:11 AM

    Wow Karen what fun! I love Jane's work an every once in a while soak up some of her vids on youtube...

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  5. TTBishopSeptember 23, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    I want to be a total creeper and stand behind you while you make these.

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  6. Cate RoseSeptember 23, 2015 at 12:27 PM

    Fantastic! Love your drawings! I'm taking the class in February and I can't wait. I, also, tried to get in last time and it was full in a minute. Look forward to seeing more of your drawings. Hugs.

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 23, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    Nice and so you these pieces. Glad you have jumped in. xox

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  8. Jo MurraySeptember 23, 2015 at 3:26 PM

    Wow! You are really doing some great stuff. I LOVED this class....but it's exhausting.

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  9. amySeptember 23, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    So glad you're in a class you love. I never replied to your email but I completely meant to and will, probably even this month. :-)

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  10. TerrieSeptember 25, 2015 at 9:56 AM

    I took the class in Jan. (with Jo) and she's right, it was exhausting. But also exhilarating, challenging, rewarding, and SO enlightening. I have a huge stack of work (well over 100 paintings) that I still go back through and see different connections and successes (or fails). I know you'll have a blast and if these are any indication, you'll be making some great work!

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  11. leekrekSeptember 25, 2015 at 4:24 PM

    great lines and colour lucky you to be taking the course.

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  12. Terri CoronaSeptember 25, 2015 at 7:23 PM

    It's so wonderful when you find a class that excites and inspires - I'm excited for you, you're clearly having so much fun already.

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  13. uncustomaryOctober 3, 2015 at 1:13 AM

    It's so absolutely wonderful to see your art online. I hope you're doing well <3

    Uncustomary Art.

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  14. LeslieOctober 3, 2015 at 9:01 PM

    I followed along while Terrie took the class, so it's interesting to see the same lessons done by another artist. I quite like most of these.

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