Even though I have taken a blog break I sure haven't taken a painting break. As I said before I took the break my next goal in my art journey is to learn the ins and outs of oil painting starting from the ground floor up so I can learn properly. I have watercolor knowledge as well as acrylics but to really learn to paint what you see with the correct colors takes practice. It's fun and frustrating at the same time. I am still working on my 120 paintings and I am taking an online class with Dan Edmondson. He is teaching me some good tips that I needed to know about oil painting and he sends a video critique of your work. Pretty cool!
Below are a couple of the completed lessons so far. I am only half way through. I never thought I would be putting dark backgrounds on anything but it's so good to learn how to do that. I am certainly not anywhere close to where I want to be but so far so good.
Here it is:
www.marthalever.com
I will continue to paint and might check back in next month. I hope everyone had a great 4th of July yesterday and hopefully everyone is staying cool.
10 comments:
wow, very impressive. martha....have fun...
Your pansy painting is simply lovely and it has your delicate touch. Your web site looks great Martha! Love your profile photo! Best of luck with the rest of your on line class and blog break.
Martha, you're doing great! I'm sure this will help you tremendously in your art career. Seeing colours and shapes and to be able to record them accurately, it is a learnt skills and will be very beneficial in your art career whether you paint realistically or not.
WOW Martha! Looks like the education and practice is paying off big time for you. I can really see your improvement! It is fun to watch you grow as an artist. I am still in a slump and don't know how to get out. I even signed up for a few classes and haven't even followed them...I need to get my act together!!
You are inspiring to all of us!
hugs, Sue
Anxious for you to come back to your blog again!
Hi Martha! I have been thinking about you! Wow, you HAVE been busy and ambitious! Beautiful website full of beautiful paintings...congratulations! K
Marthy, just look how far you have come! Your hard work and perseverance is paying off bi
Well I am posting from my iPad and somehow hit publish before I was finished...that was big time! :)
Your new website is marvelous!
xxoo
Beautiful work. Is there anything you can't do. Enjoy your summer. Sunshine has finally arrived in WA. Off to check out your new site. Thanks again for all the info on the Rubicoil. I have it now and love it. Hugs to Bucky. Sharon
Oh Martha, I have missed you but what you are doing is amazing! Your oil paintings are beautiful....I especially love the pansies. Whether your painting in acrylics, watercolor or oil your style is simple elegance. Your hard work is showing through these beautiful canvases. Your new website is classy and I love your hat!!! good wishes for continued knowledge on this amazing journey into the world of oils......
They look great!!!!!:O)
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