In March of this year Young at Art teamed with the fabulous Nikki Delicious of Montego Bay to offer a workshop on her veranda, introducing the fundamentals of painting a face to North Coasters. It was so successful we were asked to repeat the workshop to a (mostly) new group, and so we returned this weekend to the lovely setting of her home and garden.
Painting Studio by the Pool and Patio
Beginning on Saturday morning with how to mix colors and tones, and how to use brushes effectively to apply paint well, unique pieces were created with a limited palette. Below are the results:
All Roads lead to the Centre
The Colorist
miss tammy
The Flower and the Fiends
Always Return to Source
Sea Sand and Surf
Meditation
Zany Superhero Shield
Coming Through
Mexican Plate #2
Mexican Plate #1
World Cup Kicks Off!
Cushion Collection
Transforming
Refreshment
Beautiful work emerged, and through these expressive pieces we got to know each other in surprising ways.
Group discussion
Taking a break for lunch, we returned to learn the fundamentals of drawing a face objectively, and seeing tonal values.
Drawing on Nikki’s breezy veranda
Focus and concentration
We finished up Day 1 with some lovely pencil studies of faces, for many students their first attempt at seeing the face as a series of shapes, and adapting to a new way of seeing. Tiring but satisfying work.
Sunday morning we began with a demonstration of painting a face, using the paint mixing and application lesson from the day before to render a face with smooth clean colors.
Demonstration
Is this work or play?
Masterpieces emerging!
Mace raising the bar
Painting – a newfound passion
The work is all so beautiful!!
Tammy’s Girlfriend
J’shri
Teacher’s Star Student
Mind over Matter
Surf Boy
Alien Robot Saves the World
Mirror Mirror
Peacefulness
Getting the Groove On!
Football Fan
Regal and Strong
MoonBather
A Quick Sketch
Mace’s Masterpiece!
Bruce Bust Out
Raw Talent….
Gathering at the end of the Weekend Workshop to view the work…
The Gallery
…creating a gallery of our own in this home of fun and art, the most perfect environment in which to explore creativity and develop friendships. Give thanks!
fiona godfrey 