I'm Back ~ to Painting that is :-)

I could not be happier.

Glenna Sobel has brought art classes

to our church.

Corpus Christi Catholic Church

We had our first class last night

and it was exhilarating!!

Glenna ~ You are a Super, Excellent instructor!!

I am so impressed with everyone's talent.

There are a few in the class who 

said they had never painted.

They did a wonderful job!

Glenna ~ you are terrific!!

I'm going back to one
of my favorites. ♥

My sweet Sam ... ♥

  

My plan is to 

take this precious little 

2 year old and bring her to 

her current age of 7.  :-/

Tuesday Morning Art Group :)

Today ~ I got to paint with my wonderful

Tuesday Morning Art Group :)

(BTW ~ please say a prayer for Fr. Ed,

someone stole his debit card.)

This lady came in to our classroom

with her camera taking pictures.

For whatever reason, she was fascinated with 

what I was painting.  She took other pictures;

but, the majority had something to do 

with me?? ;-/

Moving on...

Here is how today finished up.

I'm realizing now...I need to give the babies

** eye some more attention.

** Certainly, its fingers need more attention.

** Shorten its little back.

** And, God's arm ~ YIKES!!

I do so love painting :)

Happy Painting ~ Everyone :)

Saturday's Pass @ the Oil Painting

Yea ~ I found time today to paint :)

This is the same painting

I worked on yesterday.

It is painted underneath using acrylics...

 (as per my teacher's instructions).

I still have a ways to go;

but, it is enjoyable to work on it.

Allen pointed out the babies arm

is a little too chubby & of course, the fingers

are still a little "hinky" (Allen's word).  

And...I agree.

God's arm is extremely challenging for me.

I need to figure out someway to

authentically paint it.

Oh well ~

...Happy Painting... 

Phase II of Learning to Paint Using Oil

Last night, I went to art class prepared to

paint using my oils.

I took several canvases.  

Two of which, I painted several

different ways & one with 

the picture just drawn in.

I didn't take my acrylics

...I wasn't painting in acrylics ~

...or, so I thought.

...Silly me :)

New technique

...for me that is...

I'm sure for millions out there

it's old hat.

Last night's attempt.

Here's the assignment...

paint using only

white, raw & burnt umber

(in acrylics).

The point is to find the value changes;

then ~ when finished, 

paint in oils :)

Well ~ as you can see,

I'm really struggling with 

God's arm/hands

& 

the babies hand.

Ok ~ so my thought for today,

try the whole assignment

at home & see what happens.

Not wanting to make a mistake at home

and risk making my teacher mad,

I painted a new canvas at home.

This is just the acrylic part.

Hopefully ~ tomorrow, I'll be able

to find some time to paint

using oils.

But ~ as you can see, I'm still

struggling with God's arm/hand

& 

the babies hand :(

We'll see what the oils produce.

Happy Painting :)

My 1st. Oil Painting

I copied this painting from the internet.

I'd like to know who the artist is.

I think the painting is Beautiful!!

It puts two thoughts in my head:

My prayer for Angela since I've known 

she was pregnant...

God, Please wrap Angela & her baby

in Your protective womb.

&

Contemplative Prayer...

When I'm praying,

I think of God wrapping me in

His arms.

In both of my prayers, the arms are God's :)

So...here is my 1st. pass.

As I mentioned before, this is my first 

oil painting.

I'm very excited to say...

I have an art teacher

(for the next 5 weeks.)

Of course, I'm continuing with my

Tuesday morning art group...

I love them ~ they are so sweet, kind & encouraging :)

My art teacher is extra.

I've had one class;

it was drawing...no oil instruction.

I'd like to understand:
How to move the oil around a bit easier?
Subtle value changes?
How to paint wrinkles?
Just to name a few??? 

My 1st. Oil Pastel

It's been a while since I've posted 

anything in this blog.

I wasn't able to paint with

my group for about 6 weeks.

Christmas, New Years 

& the cruise took me away.

In the fall, I tried my hand using

 oil pastels.  
I enjoyed it a lot.

However, not knowing what kind of

surface on which to paint, I

used one of those practice

 canvases ~ gessoed that is :) 

Next time ~ I think I'll use a paper pad.

The type I used when working with graphite.

We'll see :)

Painting Begins Again :)

Recently, I started back painting.

I must say

I feel like I'm in heaven :)

With Christmas coming up,

I wanted to paint a picture 

of

Santa :)

He was so much fun to paint.

He is now framed and ready to be hung

as soon as the 

Thanksgiving meal is finished :)

I hope that doesn't make me seem that

I'm not Thankful for my

sooo many gifts.

Everyday I give God Thanks.

He is truly Awesome.

Speaking of which...

When we were in the old SVdP store,

there was a picture of

 Christ (Divine Mercy) on the

bulletin board.

Before we moved from the old store,

I took a picture

and vowed...

one day I'd paint Him.

Well that day came :)

Now...I keep painting on him.

I just can't seem to get Him the way 

I want Him.

But...in the mean time,

I sure am enjoying the process :)

Thank you God...

I am so Blessed :)