I was very lucky to have a spot in
Iain Stewart's workshop this past week. The workshop, titled Sketchbook to Studio, was at Judy Schroeder's wonderful gallery and studio space in the City of Orange, California. Old Town Orange was the perfect location for some plein air sketching and painting which we could develop further in the studio under Iain's expert guidance.
Iain is such friendly and fun person while also being a generous and inspiring instructor. What could be better! Well, he's also an amazing watercolor painter. Workshops are an opportunity for me to see how artists I admire translate what they see to the paper. Seeing how they mix colors, handle their brushes, apply paint, and add special touches are as valuable as what they say. I'm happy to have gotten so many terrific tips from Iain's workshop. I need to pay more attention to a careful preliminary drawing before jumping in with paint, and Iain was an excellent artist to watch at all stages. Now I'm also paying more attention to relationships and alignments. I haven't been keeping a sketchbook but I'm inspired to do that now after seeing Iain's amazing sketchbooks. Should be fun thanks to Iain!
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| 8 x 10" watercolor after Iain's demo of this view |
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| Sketchbook page of the 55 Freeway after Iain's demo |
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| 55 Freeway way off in the distance at the right |
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| Iain added some touches as Dan held an umbrella |
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| Iain Stewart |
I love your work as it is. But taking a bit of this and that from another artist can only help and inspire you. I do always intend to do a quick sketch, but give it up as I just want to slosh on the paint. I do love his work
ReplyDeleteThank you Polly, what a nice comment!
DeleteGreat results, Sherry! I look forward to seeing more!
ReplyDeleteThank you Joani. I've got another in the sketchbook to add paint to.
DeleteLooks great, Sherry. I can't wait to see how you continue to integrate Iaian's tips into your already beautiful artwork.
ReplyDeleteThank you Terry. Iain had so many great tips. And as you know, workshops are so much fun!
DeleteBrenda - your piece looks beautiful. I know one learns from others when they watch them paint. Always though your lovely signature of colors shines through. Hope you are having a great day.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Debbie!
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