Wednesday 19 October 2011

Nature calls before winter comes



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NATURE IN ART


Nature has many forms of interpretation. May be a feeling, a colour, a sensation, a moment, a reflection....
all of the above. Nature can be represented in formal or in an abstract way, like this one Laura made for her Son who is a Champion in swimming. Her need to share her excitement of his achievements in a personal way led her to create this painting with water.
Some other who decided to go for abstract where these examples of flowers.



Others like Katie preferred to base their inspiration in a famous painting by Monet in the impressionist style.



Artwork based on nature can take many forms and serve many purposes. Because "nature" is such an immense topic that encompasses so many things, I can only provide a partial list of the various subtopics that may appear in nature-related artwork.


Gabby for instance, wanted to create an abstract painting of a flower pot exploring the possibilities of golden paint. Great work and interesting combination of materials.




Nature in painting is a theme that is and has been a constant in many periods in time in Art. it is nature that reminds us about our human souls and the sensibility we have towards it. Katie and Agnes are happy to have finished together a painting the same day. It is an exciting day when you actually get to sign your works, show them yo your parents and for some students, give them away as valuable presents for family, friends of school teachers!


Here we see Gabby, Cata and Leonor, the Grandma, feeling so proud to share her paintings at the exhibition.


Nature inspires us in many ways. it can remind us about a special moment, a special place, a quiet moment by the lake in our Grandmas cottage,


a peaceful place where we used to take a nap, a Country Garden, or even a sad moment in our lives.


Taylor had a special motivation to paint these flowers. It was her largest project so far and she inspired on one of her grandmas paintings. I am so proud of you, my Dear Taylor for having strength to do this amazing job.

Laura finished this interpretation of poppies with an excellent example of colour and detail. Nice format Laurita!. Looks really great!


Katie brought to the Studio a picture taken from her cottage in the Kawarthas. The job she did on the water was excellent. She is improving her fine detail skills painting after painting!


Nature was our theme and these where our inspirations. The students (or should I refer to them as real artists?) where able to capture these special moments of our lives into wonderful paintings.



No matter what the inspiration leads you to, Nature is an endless theme and I am sure for many centuries to come, human nature will still look up to nature to find a moment of reflexion upon our own Nature as sensitive creatures.


Alicia has produced several paintings with the theme of landscapes. She has improved so much in her skills with fine brush strokes. Her use of colour is very nice and sensitive.




Congratulations Ladies!. Keep up.




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