I have been thinking for quite some time now that I wanted to have some proper instruction in oil painting. I guess it's pretty much the last frontier for me where painting is concerned so I have signed up for 6 weeks of studio painting in the studio of a wonderful artist here in Jacksonville. I like her so much and I know that she is one of the best teachers so ...we'll see what happens. Besides calligraphy, I think painting is my next best passion. I want to paint with a palette knife for that chunky look but I do know that I will have to learn some basics before I can do that. The top image is painted in oil with a brush and a palette knife and the second image was painted with a palette knife only with Open Acrylics from Golden. I was just seeing how it all felt before starting my class. I do like the Open acrylics too--it behaves a lot like oils. I felt like I was flying by the seat of my pants (hee hee--remember yesterday's post??) with the palette knife. I love the look but there is definitely a learning curve. I am really hoping that I can find my "style" and that I can use these oils with other mixed media. I may hate it and just do a drive-through of another art style--like I have done so aften in my journey although I have enjoyed every town! It would be nice to settle down in a style for a while! It doesn't start until May 20 but she gave me some homework to do.....the dreaded black and white sphere value study. I was about to say...I've already done that ...but I stopped myself and realized that one more time won't kill me.
I have been thinking for quite some time now that I wanted to have some proper instruction in oil painting. I guess it's pretty much the last frontier for me where painting is concerned so I have signed up for 6 weeks of studio painting in the studio of a wonderful artist here in Jacksonville. I like her so much and I know that she is one of the best teachers so ...we'll see what happens. Besides calligraphy, I think painting is my next best passion. I want to paint with a palette knife for that chunky look but I do know that I will have to learn some basics before I can do that. The top image is painted in oil with a brush and a palette knife and the second image was painted with a palette knife only with Open Acrylics from Golden. I was just seeing how it all felt before starting my class. I do like the Open acrylics too--it behaves a lot like oils. I felt like I was flying by the seat of my pants (hee hee--remember yesterday's post??) with the palette knife. I love the look but there is definitely a learning curve. I am really hoping that I can find my "style" and that I can use these oils with other mixed media. I may hate it and just do a drive-through of another art style--like I have done so aften in my journey although I have enjoyed every town! It would be nice to settle down in a style for a while! It doesn't start until May 20 but she gave me some homework to do.....the dreaded black and white sphere value study. I was about to say...I've already done that ...but I stopped myself and realized that one more time won't kill me.
Martha, you can do this. I haven't painted in oil since college, but then I did quite a bit with palette knife or really thick paint. I like the effect. I am still mastering watercolor at the moment. Have fun with you class. I love your two "practice" pieces. If those are any example you will have not problem !!
ReplyDeleteI have no doubt you will do great and find your style of painting with oil. I have not used oil - my daughter tried it for she loved the look it produced, but it takes so darned long to dry!!!!! I took a few small canvas's she had played on and had abandoned, it was more than a month and it was still not dry!!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what you do - and I agree, your practice pieces are very, very good!!!
I'm excited to see what you can do. I'm trying this right now-I've committed to paint with oils at least once a week. It's hard finding your style though. Hoping to take some more lesson this summer too. Good luck-can't wait to see your posts!
ReplyDeleteMartha~I love oils too, but the drying time factor has always held me back. I like acrylics better cuze they dry fast...sometimes too fast! When I paint my lessons, I use extender and that gives you more time for blending. Looks like you are off to a good start and I'm sure with all of your talent, I am going to be anxious to see your work. It's raining here today, so no outside work for me. I plan to spend the afternoon in my studio!! YEAH!!
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ReplyDeleteHave fun with the oil paints. I will be most interested to see what you create, I am sure it will be wonderful.
I really like the look of these paintings done with a palette knife. I don't think that I would have patience for oils..let us know how the class goes.
ReplyDeleteYes i'd like to work a bit in oils too.. funny your response to your assignment. It's so good to start from the ground up again in a new medium though. What would happen if you took this class with the attitude that you have never painted before? Might be a more interesting journey and take you to new places...
ReplyDeleteohhh I'm looking forward to seeing your work with oils, I feel the same as you with the oil paints. I even bought a set last year so that I could finally try it but I haven't been able to bring myself to open them yet, oil painting intimidates me but I'm sure if I were to have a go I'd fall in love with it, maybe one day soon I will open mine up! :0)
ReplyDeleteI love these two pieces,and its so good you are taking a class,I love learning new things especially when it comes to art. Sounds like fun.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what else you create...these paintings are great!
ReplyDeleteEverything you delve into you do well and oil painting will be no exception. I love that you're always moving forward and trying new techniques, you're very inspiring Martha!
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