Well Friday fast approached us this week and I am reeling with excitement.
I began sculpting classes and am taking private painting classes. As much as I love to draw and do Bargues....I feel it is now time to take full advantage of what the city of Florence has to offer in terms of art instruction.
I had forgotten my camera for the the first sculpting class, however my teacher took pics of the armature I created...or should I say we created. As I began to lay on the clay to the structure I knew at that moment I was where I needed to be in my evolution as an artist. As Wednesday was a holiday I have patiently waited for today to see what we will be doing. On Mondays my teacher brings in a live model so it is wonderful just having the 3 of us there with no interruption. Stay tuned for more stories and information about sculpture.
At the same time I decided to find a studio where I could engage in still life painting. I found a great one. The teachers are fantastic and so knowledgeable and can stretch a canvas in less than five minutes. Last night was my first attempt at mixing paint...it was as if I had never mixed paint before....but as the night progressed I became more comfortable and was happy with the outcome. I created a small painting of what my larger one will look like. There was a Russian artist by the name of Repin who taught his students to paint small before big....when he would do landscapes he would go out and draw the landscape on a box of matches. I understand the value now of a quick study...although mine took me all evening and then still could do another hour...which I will because I could easily frame it. So I am attaching a pic of my charcoal sketch of the composition of my still life. I have taken out the smaller bottle and have added another garlic.
I have ordered some brushes from the UK so am hoping they come in this week. I was having an interesting time with what I brought with me. So much to learn.
Enjoy your weekend and we'll see you soon. Ciao!
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