Thank you Abby and Justin for coming down for another lesson in burnishing with colored pencils to move forward to playing with fragile pastels and using the blunt paper tip tool the torichon , (spelling?) brushes, fingers, and then layers of pastel on top of pastels. I share a couple of special sketchbook and pastel resource books and we experimented with numerous colors and subjects. Everything from soft kittens and puppies to a sea turtle swimming in the oceans. The most difficult part of this lesson is requiring the person to study and really see their subject. We will finish up next week and discussed making some funky 6 inch rulers and transforming them into bookmarks for their school assignments and favorite latest reads. I have just ordered a new one...The Hunger Games...the older students are thrilled to be able to read the trilogy and see the upcoming movie being released in March 2012. I received the new Jenny Doh book The Creative Pilgrimage. This book is a fun exploration of Artful Gatherings and Discovery of Innovative Art Techniques with several artist. I have five friends coming in soon and wanted to sprinkle some new information into the afternoon of hot tea and friendship! I have ordered Seth Apter's newest book but I have not heard anything about the release date. Seth is a very generous artist who has organized many wonderful collaborations for artist from around the globe!
Today I organized a few more boxes and hopefully tomorrow I will complete this objective and make a small canvas assemblage for a gift for Tina and her son. I am hopefully able to complete the proposal so I can set up a meeting with the board for the beginning of the work process. The sun came out today and warmed the winter temperatures but unfortunately I could not stay awake in the middle of the night to see the meteor showers...I was told the overcast skies prevented this shower of meteors from our visibility. I saw a great video presentation on The White Wolf blog spot along with the Northern Lights video that will inspire you to the end of the galaxy with the waving dancing colors. I hope you have had a great day in your studios. Imagine and Live in Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
Everyone looks like they are lost in the enjoyment of their art. I get that way and it's almost like therapy for me. Totally engrossed in it. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteDon't you love the Kandinsky cat...Ari is four years old and has beautiful new pink glasses!!! Have a great day! Mary Helen
ReplyDeletei don't think there is anything better in the world than a child with a bunch of colored pencils...clearly, they are engrossed and engaged...that pink kitty cat glasses girl has drawn an amazing technicolor cat...LOVE what you are doing, miss MH...xo sending warmth and light your way...
ReplyDeleteEveryone is intent as usual on opening their creativity without limits. YOu must spark some great spirit in your space! xox Corrine
ReplyDeleteThank you all for your loving support and these children were totally engaged in creating their sketches ...burnishing and sharing their process with the others. I just provide the place and the time and they go to town...they gave grown so much this past year and I am very proud of each and every one of them. They teach me grace and bless my heart. Peace, Mary Helen Fernandez Stewart
ReplyDeleteAwww...how sweet they all are!!! ... and what an angel YOU are!
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