art classes in May
I will be running a two part watercolour class in May.
We will cover all the traditional watercolour basics and some of my special techniques that I have explored over the years. If necessary, I will plan a third session to conclude all there is to learn, which is never possible!
SESSION 1:
SATURDAY 17 MAY, 9.30am to 1pm
Cost: R160 per person, materials excluded.
(I will research prices and give you an estimate as soon as I have it)
1. techniques:
Flat wash, graded wash, glazed wash, wet-in-wet, dry brush, lifting wet watercolour, lifting dry watercolour, splattering and textures, spray textures, back-wash textures, salt texture and more.
2. painting a landscape:
You will be supplied with a landscape photo which you will copy on to special watercolour paper. You will test and experiment with your newly aquired technical skills and return home with a lovely little landscape painting!
SESSION 2:
SATURDAY 24 MAY, 9.30am to 1pm
Cost: R160 per person, materials excluded.
(I will research prices and give you an estimate as soon as I have it)
1. drawing a still-life with pencil:
We will spend the first hour drawing a still-life which I will set up in the studio. By carefully observing the shapes, lines, textures and light and dark areas you will render a good likeness of what you are seeing.
2. painting a still-life:
You will copy the same still-life that you have just drawn on to your watercolour paper and proceed filling in colour and value with the techniques learnt in the previous session.
This time you will return home with a lovely little still-life painting in watercolour to impress friends and family!
Join us!
Janette and Tonto
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paintings progress _ 2
perhaps too yellow?
too pink
in progress
slowly getting there
in progress
almost there, needs a focal point
also needs a focal point
in progress
perhaps this one is finished?
preparation and play
coming along nicely
coming along nicely
something will come out of this
following intuition with this one
interresting development
coming along nicely
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My Tonto-girl!
Tonto is a big part of our household. She thinks she is our boss. Her world revolves around food (any food!), a stick that can be thrown, chicken, barking at the postman, walkies, waiting for food and sleeping. She is amazingly active for a doggie that is almost 12 years old, it must be the Border Collie and Terrier mix! Lately we have had some hot dogs (literally) as a result of the hot summer weather. When Tonto is totally relaxed, she shuffles and wiggles on her back and and makes growling sounds.
Bollie relaxing on rolled-up carpet
Betsie sitting on shelf on the stoep
As far as the cats go – their world revolves around eating and sleeping. Occasionally as entertainment for Pepsi.
I did do some work this week! Here are some pictures: it is a bit of a mixed grill and I think that a little exhibition in a few months time would be good. With Snacks and wine of course.
This little man needs a name, ideas?
This is a bird-chicken and she is also in need of a name.
Spending some time working at my sister’s house, a change of scenery is always good.
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little paintings
This week I have been paining with gouche, watercolour and ink. I have forgotten how intense the colours of the inks are, wonderfully bright to work with.
These pictures are works in progress and not finished yet – next week.
Spot in front of his dog box, Jack doing some skydiving and Cornelius on a mountaineering expedition.
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“The Message”-2012
Illustrations for Oxford University Press:
“Shema and the Goat” and “Coming Home”.
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