Art is funny. Yes, sometimes it is actually hilarious. And sometimes, it's funny how it evolves and what happens with it. I took a class not too long ago: watercolor on yupo, which is a synthetic paper. It's an exciting surface for watercolor and Alexandra Sherman, the instructor in my class, has worked with it for years.
So, I am sitting in class creating this abstract scene, mixing colors, waiting for the watercolor to dry. Alexandra encourages me to test out a variety of techniques and not just stick to what I often do with watercolors. So, I start creating shapes in my piece ... and loving the process! What started as a play of color ended up being a scene with a storm approaching a meadow, with a few trees bending in the wind. Interesting, the moment captured in my art work reminds me of a trip to Kenya I took several years ago. While watching the horizon and admiring the beautiful animals strolling by, a powerful storm came through quickly bringing in wind and rain and then being gone in a minute or two.
I finished my piece almost surprised about how my abstract actually captured a scene I have experienced a few years back. I just love this about art: the potential for memories and new creations; the potential to bring in experiences and turn them into something new.
I am excited to share that my "Storm on the Horizon" is on display until March 11, 2018, at the VisArts in Rockville, MD. It got juried into the annual Student Exhibition.
So, I am sitting in class creating this abstract scene, mixing colors, waiting for the watercolor to dry. Alexandra encourages me to test out a variety of techniques and not just stick to what I often do with watercolors. So, I start creating shapes in my piece ... and loving the process! What started as a play of color ended up being a scene with a storm approaching a meadow, with a few trees bending in the wind. Interesting, the moment captured in my art work reminds me of a trip to Kenya I took several years ago. While watching the horizon and admiring the beautiful animals strolling by, a powerful storm came through quickly bringing in wind and rain and then being gone in a minute or two.
I finished my piece almost surprised about how my abstract actually captured a scene I have experienced a few years back. I just love this about art: the potential for memories and new creations; the potential to bring in experiences and turn them into something new.
I am excited to share that my "Storm on the Horizon" is on display until March 11, 2018, at the VisArts in Rockville, MD. It got juried into the annual Student Exhibition.
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I hope you can stop by this fun art show and take a look at the painting. All artworks are for sale. I truly enjoyed creating this colorful scene and it's so wonderful to be able to share it with all of you. Check out my Facebook page for this event and VisArt's opening times.
VisArts
155 Gibbs Street
Rockville, MD 20850
155 Gibbs Street
Rockville, MD 20850