Saturday, November 6, 2010

Frolicking


The first afternoon in Hilton Head we all headed out to look for photos to work from. Glad we did because that was the only afternoon we had sunshine. I was pleased to get enough photos to keep me busy.
We all worked on the black primed gesso panels. Takes a bit getting used to but I really like the results.
Let me share a funny story from the workshop. There was this one soft spoken guy there that I had noticed really had a nice touch in his paintings. I asked him if he was in any galleries or sold work. He said he mostly gave things away to friends. I proceed to tell him that maybe he would be interested in doing some weekend shows, etc. Well.....he said that it might be hard with his permanent job. I asked what that was and he said he was a cartoonist. It was Jerry Scott who writes "Zits" and "Baby Blues"!! My face turned dioxazine purple wih embarrasment. He was very kind and super talented. Showed us some very large paintings he had done at home that were terrific. Maybe he will create a website or blogsite some day. In his spare time between doing weekend art shows.
Thhis is painted on a 6 x 6" panel.SOLD
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10 comments:

  1. Sounds like you had the experience of a lifetime! Love this painting . . . those beautiful brushstrokes really convey the freedom the little girls feel. That feeling is contagious!

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  2. Lorraine writes the best comments! I love this painting, love the obvious fun the children are having in the water. Great!

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  3. Great story, I'll have a different view of "Zits" when I read it from now on! Love that you had such a wonderful experience at Karin's workshop. Might have to call you one day to get a first hand description.

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  4. Duh! But what I wanted to tell you is this is nothing short of an amazing painting, flush with joy at the little girls' fun, and TDF brushwork and color. GO Carol!

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  5. Très jolie peinture et merci de nous faire profiter de vos petits bons moments... Bisous
    Very beautiful painting and thank you to give us your good little moments... kisses

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  6. Beautiful work, Carol. I am reminded of the impressionistic style, only with bigger strokes! I especially love the piece below for your first day's practice. It is just gorgeous and bold in its colors and its composition.

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  7. Beautiful painting and funny story - !

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  8. Beautiful Color and gesture. Simply lovely!!
    Welcome back!

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  9. I love the playfulness of your subjects and your brush strokes, Carol. Such great energy!

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