Daily Diary: 1.17.12
by Catherine R. Staat
I have pictures of a different kind today. It’s more of What I Did and Where We Went kind of day.
What I Wore Today:
I forgot to take a picture this morning – dressed appropriately for art class today – we worked with charcoal and knew things might get a bit messy. The technique we learned today was called chiaroscuro – pictures of what we did below. I wore a lavender long-sleeved top that I normally wear for yoga with my black padded vest, jeans and my black mossimo mules. Comfortable and practical for class.
What I Did & Where We Went:
We arrived just before the front came through and with a long crash of lightening. I think we all jumped about a foot after hearing it. Always good to be indoors when that happens!
I love the building we have our class in. Once used as a local school, it has been renovated and used for classes, museum and local events (pie suppers, Easter Egg Hunt, High Tea Festival, Halloween Carnival, Christmas Dinner, etc.)
Our class is located in the basement. Come on in…
Here is what I worked on last week…
A Winter Scene and my first attempt (ever) working with acrylic paint using only 3 colors.
Today we used simple objects (ball, block & sphere) lighting & charcoal…
The kids and I had so much fun! I can’t wait for next week’s class!
You Staats are just full of surprises!!! I’m so impressed by your artwork. I think it is great to work that part of your brain-most people never do, especially grown-ups. Why is it when we get older we say “Oh, I can’t paint (draw, sing, etc.)” Have you ever heard a 3yr old say that?
Good on ya mate!
Leigh
Life is an adventure and can be full of fun – thank you Leigh! I have a l-o-n-g way to go on working that part of my brain…or any part of my brain actually!
You have talent! And you are making me miss my art classes. Mine was in the basement of an old, renovated, brick warehouse building. It was fun going just to be in that building for an hour. ~~Bliss
There is definitely an atmosphere and feel to the old building that adds to the class. Re-reading that sentence. Did that make sense? I highly recommend exercising that part of your life and hope you are able to make it back to your classes!