Elizabeth Reed - Trouvaille (Something lovely found by chance)

Steve Jobs 1955 - 2011 Mastermind of Mac and Apple products.  Simplicity for the masses. Isn't it so? How hard to stay true to your inner heart and intuition. It takes guts. Interesting article in September 2011 Artists magazine by Jane Jones. In the "Brushing up" section. Check out a diluted version of complementary compositions    Jones details different ways to use intensity (chroma) to control your focus The article has some great examples of simultaneous contrast I will bring it to class to show you - good example. Cool artists of the week Max Ferguson  Hyper real, extremely well composed.  Ferguson was trained in Amsterdam. He adheres canvas to aluminum. His portraits are incredible. Across the board, well done. Drawings, watercolors, oils, etchings.  Kent Lovelace  Gorgeous oil on copper. Featured in Sept. Artists Mag. He lives on Widbey Island, WA. Near where I used to live. A magical spot. Lovely li...

Kathleen will be our model today. Wonderful model, full of life! One of my very favorite models. Cool Artists of the week Jen Stark click the colored bars at the top to see her incredible paper cut outs and drawings http://www.jenstark.com/index.php Adrian Gottlieb Traditional figurative painter http://www.adriangottlieb.com/gallery Barbara Henning Loomis Our sons went to Montessori School together She is a fantastic illustrator and is now studying for her MFA We talked a few days ago.  Look at her "cautionary tales of the suburbs!" Old friend, incredible talent http://smallcanvas.net/ There have been rumblings about a thursday group. We will do a head count to see if enough are back from travels. See you tomorrow!