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Sunday, June 19, 2011

Palette Knife Class

OK, this was challenging for sure but I really enjoyed it.  I had oil paint all over me but everyone else did too so I didn't feel so bad. I have hardly iced a cake much less this. I really want to do more if this kind of painting if I can just make myself do it. They are tulips but as I painted them they grew very big but there was really no turning back at that point. We only had one afternoon to paint them. In the morning we watched the teacher paint one in 30 minutes. This one will take months to dry in this high humidity down here!

 Denis Brown, calligrapher and letter designer extraordinaire from Ireland is coming to my studio Wednesday and Thursday to do a workshop for 9 of us.  Denis is one of the foremost calligraphers in the world and we are very lucky to get him to come this way since his first stop is Miami. This class is certainly not for sissies, that's for sure! So we just need to buck up and go for it! Bring it on, Denis!! I might not get to post anything for a few days but I will try and get some pictures of the famous Denis as he is teaching us and demonstrating.

18 comments:

  1. Anna Rosa DesignsJune 19, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Hey Martha,
    That's a pretty good Oil Painting, especially as it was done with a palette knife.
    Ah, go girl, enjoy your workshop with the famous Denis. Look forward to the photos.
    Creative hugs,
    Anna

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  2. MaryJune 19, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    oh i love the look one gets with oil paints...i have never tried them...i wonder???

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  3. jillJune 19, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    I love these tulips, well done. I also like your group of previous paintings

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  4. BeccaJune 19, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    Your painting is lovely Martha! I love the look of the palette knife.
    I'm still practicing my watercolor flowers and enjoying your workshop. I am a very impatient person though, and wish it was as beautiful as your paintings right now! LOL!
    Have fun at your workshop with Denis!

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  5. fran pascazioJune 19, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Martha,
    Your oil painted tulips are terrific...and with a palette knife no less! Congratulations!!!

    Sounds like your workshop will be fun...I don't know who Denis is but I'm going to investigate - have a wonderful time but I'll miss your posts.....

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  6. Marie aka GramsJune 19, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    Oh My!! I can't even imagine a workshop with Denis Brown. That's pretty mind boggling. Good luck, and I can't wait to see your art.
    Love the palette knife painting.

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  7. Angela SullivanJune 19, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    This looks so thick and juicy.. You must have had a blast.

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  8. teriJune 19, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    This painting has a great look and feel to it. Who taught this method?

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  9. LuckyDogJune 19, 2011 at 11:39 PM

    Wow, a workshop with Denis! What a treat! Tell him we said HI! from Oklahoma City! ♥ What are you studying? I plan on buying his DVD's... Have fun and tell us ALL about it!!! :)

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  10. AnonymousJune 20, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Wow, Martha. Aren't you blessed to have Denis Brown come and teach you in a small group setting! How nice is that! Can't wait to see your postings after his class :)

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  11. AnnJune 20, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    Hi Martha,

    Denis was just here in Calgary (Canada) and his workshops were great as always! Enjoy! He is a very good teacher. :)

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  12. Renee TroyJune 21, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Gorgeous technique, Martha. So different for you. I can see why you enjoyed it...it pushed you out of your box. And, well done indeed!
    Enjoy Denis, too...

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  13. Bren Graham ThebeauJune 21, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    you do love to challenge yourself! I'd say you are doing well with the oils, I understand it's a whole other world when working with oils.
    Looking forward to hearing more about your workshop time with Denis and in your own studio, how cool is that!

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  14. BuffyJune 21, 2011 at 8:17 AM

    Oh this one is beautiful,I love the painterly look to it.

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  15. MechelleJune 21, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    Martha I just love how your painting turned out! Enjoy your calligraphy class.

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  16. Kerr PeltoJune 24, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    I am jealous, jealous, jealous of your having Denis Brown with you! You will have to lay down and go into a trance afterwards to zone out after all that stimulation! OR you might stay up for days just practicing! Can't wait to see your posts.

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  17. MartinaJune 24, 2011 at 4:57 AM

    Quite inspiring this! Am into flowers too at the moment. Happy froday!

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  18. TaylorJune 27, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    That's beautiful! I've never tried oil painting before. And those definitely still look like tulips!

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