joe did i not send this to you before? as you say practise so with art... start observing..look at the simplicity of all things..and note they are all very basic shapes..check the writings of paul cezanne...check the writings of kandinsky..father of abstract art...check mondrian.... check paul klee... some of my all time favorite artists...but start to day..and observe... start with a cup and saucer.. practise and observe you will only find your own way through practise...that is the zen way and it applies to all we do enjoy art making and have fun merle ********* Merle, lovely paintings. And gorgeous website for them. Kudos!
Beginning painter here, as you know (at the stage of concentrating on realism, even if scenes are from imagination, or just technical exercises, to get familiar with the tools). Nothing abstract, nor of eidetic imagery, yet, but these may come. I think I'm at the start of a long and variegated relationship with painting. Funny how taking part oneself in an activity makes the statements or accomplishments of others along those lines so very interesting, and in new and strong ways. Nowadays, I even look at the paintings I see in ads (adverts) and STUDY them: the brushstrokes, colors, balance and composition. This may tickle your heart, as an art teacher for over thirty years, I think you wrote. ;-) Painting is a good Yoga. A little experience just draws me in deeper and opens me outward. --Joe > Merle Lester <merlewiitpom@...> wrote: > > www.wix.com/merlewiitpom/1
