Birch trees and more...

This weeks challenge:

BIRCH TREES

It is always nice to learn new skills, especially when some of our members have been painting trees for a while. This was a very interesting week of practising the way to paint birch trees.
I have been a lover of these wonderful white bark trees, so it made me so glad to see what all our artists created in these exercises.

 Excellent job Quinn, this tree is wonderful. I am sure some birds might think is real.

 More birch trees in class...

 And talking about birch trees, it is amazing what these kids can accomplish in just one session. This exercise is not easy and requires several painting techniques, yet they where able to finish on time with great results. Great class kids! Keep up.

Camie, Jamie and Helena. These trees are wonderful. I am glad you where able to understand the techniques for texture and volume. Congratulations! cant wait to see what you do next. Keep up.

 Kyla is working on a painting to give away to a friend visiting them. By sketching and finding shapes, she was able to create this wonderful flowerpot. Great composition. 

Arianne went really modern with this idea of fluorescent circus life! Great idea and expression through colour. Congratulations!

Hanna and Quinn, also working in sketch of a flower through geometrical shapes. Good job ladies.

 Alex is starting in this class, and we can see already how much he enjoys playing around with shapes and colour. By learning to sketch he was able to start finding a flower coming from geometrical shapes. Good job, Alex! Keep up!

 Sarah has always surprised me. She is creative and original. Her ideas are fresh and always willing to become a great composition. Here, her idea of circus life turned into a vibrant abstract positive-negative image. Way to go Sarah!

 

Lauren, this Teddy Bear from the Theme `My own Composition`is so cute, fluffy and technically is excellent! You are advancing in the speed of light girl!

Your use of technique and colour has improved 100 %. I want to give you a BIG HUG! Congratulations.

Camila (above) and Bella (below): great paintings.  Nature is not always easy because we have a reference to it, however, these two, very different in essence but thematically same where done with amazing technique. 
Bella, your monochromatic tulips are just lovely, especially because you worked so hard to get the mid-tones from black to white. Good depth and proportion.
Cami, the snow on the tree just made a wonderful contrast in the overall painting. Love the colour! Congratulations to bot ladies!

Alicia, way to go with this magnificent sunset for the theme Light houses`.

On Lighthouse, circus Life and more!...

New themes are always fun to start. Especially when they are so colourful and different. Bella finished her lighthouse painting, and below, in another technique comes Thomas with a marine life theme in crayola drawing, exploring texture and colour.

Gennie on another format, this one is square comes another Lighthouse. Great sunset. I can imagine myself in Prince Edward Island!

Carla managed to put together a wonderful abstraction  of the theme Circus Life.

These acrobats are a great way to work with human figure.

Jeff and Alec also finished their marine life crayola projects.Way to go kids!

At the Studio, girls enjoy a fun time while creating art!

These girls are about to finish their lighthouses. What a wonderful way to interpret sunsets.

Marine life by Agnes, and this is a joy to see. Congrats on this one! Great use of colour.

Carla, welcome to the Studio and congratulations for this wonderful composition on Circus Life!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLsk1_KXpOk&feature=share&list=UUKP5xR0dpcmnXQWq2EeWlVg

Kyla, sorry for the image that came a bit blurry, but the essence of it just brings us to travel to the coast.

I would like to give a big Hug to Maria Fernanda, a wonderful assistant in the painting studio. She has been painting for quite some time now. She is a great singer and actress. And of course a talented high school student. Welcome a board.

Quinn and Hanna....way to go, pretty ladies. Fantastic marine turtles.

 Lighthouses are always challenging, especially while working with an interesting background such as this one made by Danielle. Great work in depth, perspective and effects!Fall season always is a great excuse for an interesting inspiration. Especially with these magnificent shapes and colours.

 Be crayola, acrylics or even just black and white sketching, these shapes inspired us all.

Camie, your wonderful sketch made this horse have a perfect proportion. Your circus theme is really spectacular!

Jamie, this was your own composition. I am glad Nimsy has a life of its own in this interpretation you put together. Great work on detail and small work with a  fine long brush. Your technique es getting really professional!

 Manolo, your crab for the marine life comes to life with that contrasting black background.

 Lauren, what can I say girl! you made these dolphins in just two classes! you surprise me every time!




Congratulations my Dearest Lauren!

This cute little fellow was made by Sarah, I can feel the water almost splashing us! Great job, pretty lady!

Alex is a new member. I wish you a great time along with all these creative artists! Welcome to our  Studio!

Hanna and Quinn, I am glad you know the way to draw AND paint pumpkin squashes. Congratulations ladies. Keep smiling!

Catalina, once again you do different things. This time exploring a two part image. Great job in the sand and waves. Way to go.

Beautiful Helena, this is a wonderful image with depth and great contrast. Congratulations.

Lightning is never easy, and this is almost giving me a shock! Great idea Nikki. I am glad you enjoyed painting this effect.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFRLiJWUZnU&feature=share&list=UUKP5xR0dpcmnXQWq2EeWlVg

 it is always fun to work with different techniques!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1lDxU1WnFE&feature=share&list=UUKP5xR0dpcmnXQWq2EeWlVg

Hanna and Quinn, these turtles are magnificent both in colour and shapes. Congratulations!

Once again, to all I recognise your efforts and encourage you to keep up with these wonderful paintings!





Remember:

Without ART, the crudeness of reality would make the world unbearable.

George Bernard Shaw