Heels and Toes

Today I spent some time learning some new techniques for knitting sock heels and toes. Donna Druchunas has spent quite a lot of time researching knitting traditions in Lithuania. I can't wait for her book! I learned tons and have some samples to photograph and post. But I'm worn out...commuting is hard work.

Week 2: Get Your Paint On

This week we are supposed to paint something in the style of an artist we like. At first I really struggled to think of an artist I would/could emulate. Then I got to looking around the house, and decided to try a graphic style similar to Laurel Burch. I also like the paintings of animals by Bill Tossetti, Ron Burns, Dana Heacock and Sonia Paz.

For my subject, I select a photo I took of Jack (Ferguson) relaxing on the couch in the family room. It has lots of blocks of color and contrast. I sketched the main features and then colored in the blocks.

Now it's time for the details, or it will be once it's a little dryer.

Week 1: Day 1

Went to University Art today to pick up things I don't have for class. Turns out I have mostly everything, but I figured I needed some new paint and I didn't have anything to paint on.

Tonight I'll do my reading, and hopefully tomorrow, I begin some painting...

Yikes!

I just signed up for Get Your Paint On. Drawing and sketching was on my list of resolutions, and I've been wanting to learn more about painting. I just can't seem to figure out how it's done. The course seems to be just what I need: online, at my own pace, nearly anonymous...but I need to make sure I actually do something. :-)