I've told a few peeps I'm doing this and their response has been, "you already know how to paint, or their work doesn't look a thing like you." Well, I do know how to paint. But as these wise girls said in their opening video, "painting is a process". And there is always room for growth. I also think it's important as an artist to step totally outside of your box and explore new genres. You never know, it could turn a light bulb on in your creative right brain side that had been clicked off for a spell. So I am off this morning to work on lesson one. I'd forgotten how much I love an assignment. Professors used to laugh at how quickly I wrapped my creativeness around the ideas they threw at us. And my wheels are spinning this morning for their lesson #1. See ya later in the week!!
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Me too!!! Last summer I took a "plein air" painting course which is not me at all and made such great art. It's so important to grow. A friend of mine who has shows in Berlin and all over the world (she's quite accomplished) told me once that she tries to take at least one class a year. And that was all I needed to hear....hmmm...I need to find a class!
I'll be in Virgina Beach in March of 2012. Come take a painting class with ME!!!!
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