We were back in the city of Sierra Madre on the day before Halloween. Our location for the paint-out was Alegria Street where there were many homes with decorations. The most elaborately done house ended up being on TV that night. While we were there a news crew arrived to film and interview the home owners. They also interviewed some of the painters in our group but they didn't make the news.
I chose another, less colorful yard to try in gouache. I loved all of the trees almost hiding the house at the back of the lot, and the chain-link fence in front. There was also a giant pumpkin awaiting a face. As it turned out, I left out most of the trees and the chain-link fence. Maybe another time!
Just a quick report on my substitute teaching gig at an adult education watercolor class. It was a lot of fun of course, mostly because the people were so nice. I took in paintings to show them as well as a still life set-up. I thought we could all paint the still life and I could help with a tip or two. Instead, they wanted to watch me paint the still life...my first "demo". So I jumped in and started painting. Luckily I've been painting regularly and it went OK!
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| 5 x 7" Gouache |
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| 6 x 8" Watercolor |
Glad to hear the class went well. It's a very cool still life. How can people resist the urge to paint?
ReplyDeleteIt was a fun group!
DeleteLove your treatment of the river rock wall. I'll need to take note of that cause I have a feeling there's going to be a lot of that sort of stuff where were painting today.
ReplyDeleteThanks Liz, yep rock walls are a challenge.
DeleteNot surprised you were received so well at the class Sherry and your still life demo is just great
ReplyDeleteThanks Lorraine!
DeleteWonderful news about your class, Sherry. You are so perfect for this. Here's to many more opportunities like that.
ReplyDeleteLove the gouache - looks even better than the photo!
Thanks Terry! "Whew" on the substituting!
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