First Private Lesson

Because it is evening, the pictures didn't turn out so I will try to upload some tomorrow.

I am going to try to list all that I learned:

:: Glazing is a miracle

:: Mix medium with warm color for highlight areas and cool color for shadowed areas.

:: Glazing is only for mostly dried oils - DO NOT TRY ON WET PAINT

:: Diluted golden yellow is brilliant for highlighted sides

:: Diluted purple works well for receded areas

:: Don't blend too much

:: Dry Brush ONLY for blending - dry brush, wipe, dry brush, wipe, dry brush, wipe - Do NOT use a WET BRUSH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:: Looking at picture in a mirror helps to pull away from the painting

:: Work on MANY paintings

:: Come from a good place when painting - be loving and positive

:: Let your creative juices flow - place colors as you see it

:: Be free and open and brave and bold

:: Don't over work a painting

:: The glaze makes so many things gel that seemed unfinished



What I remember the teacher telling me:

Trust my color choices

Trust my painting instincts

Don't be afraid to be bold

Many "favorites" in a painting will end up being destroyed - don't be afraid of destroying some parts to rebuild later..........it is a part of the process.............not everything perfect will last on a painting and that is okay......................many times, it ends up better.

Do not be timid.

Bring the focus inward - don't let focuc bleed off of canvas............bring focus into center..........worked edges of my painting to bring focus in and not all over......

Exaggerate color and hues...............

DON'T BE BORING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



YOU ARE VERY TALENTED AND SHOULD CONTINUE YOUR CRAFT


YOU HAVE A GIFT