Monday 7 February 2011

Under their wing

I've lost count of the number of online art classes I've taken in the last year or so. I've learnt so much from them and would probably count them as a little addiction. Before I finish the current one, I'm planning the next or dreaming over technique or inspiration books. Frankly I just can't get enough.

I took some time yesterday to think why that was and the reason came to me in a flash (of paint naturally - crimson acrylic to be specific). I want my own personal teacher! One that sits next to me in the same room and shows me where I am going wrong (and indeed right!). One that teaches me technique by live demonstration so I can stop and pester with questions - all the Whys and Hows that I like! I'd love someone to push me so hard I teeter on the brink but at the same time produce my best work.

Right now I feel like I'm trying to catch up on 20 years of missed opportunity; cramming all that learning into as short a space of time as possible.

Where can I find such a person? Could I ever afford them? I'd love to go back and study art full time but that's just not possible. It's a shame because I am ready for it now... I understand... I feel the pull, the tugs at my soul. My Muse would love it too.

Do you think instead that the ghosts of Van Gogh, Klimt or JW Waterhouse might fancy taking up residence with me for a while? Full board and lodging in return for a lesson or two??

Perhaps Mucha could have helped with this! Nearly finished homework for my Willowing class (just need to take a touch of the undead out of her skin tone). Mucha - if you're listening - I had serious trouble with her hands - I rushed them - and had to give her a couple of nurturing hearts to hold... with her grey arms. What would you have done oh wise one?

PS - That's not a zebra in the bottom left corner, but merely my slippered foot holding the painting down in the wild wind. Taking photos outside seemed like a good idea at the time until she took off for a tour around the garden!

14 comments:

  1. Lisa..i love her and think she is absolutely fabulous...mega-gorgeous work...you are awesome!! yes teach yoruself..your inner magic is all you need..and you are such a shining star in all you do..shine on!! yes ..some ghosts to hang out with are nice too!!
    Hugs
    Victoria~

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  2. This is wonderful Lisa! I understand the draw to learn and have experience and create. It truly would have been wonderful to go to art school, imagine that! Though I remember an art teacher once scolding me for making my mountains too pointed, there are no mountains like that. So there I was stuck with him as my art teacher in 7th grade. Now we get to choose our teachers and it is wonderful that you are honoring your desire and call to art!

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  3. Loving your journal page. Why is it we wait until now to start drawing and painting....have no idea, but somehow the time is right plus we start another great adventure and its wonderful to have new adventures.

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  4. She is beautiful, Lisa!! I love the colors that you have used!! Sounds like you've had fun taking all those classes.

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  5. She turned out great. I found a book called, dynamic hands. It is wonderful. It has helped me a lot through the years with my sculpture but to be honest...whenever I can hide them effectively, as you have done..I do it!

    Hugs,
    Cheryl

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  6. She is awesome Lisa!! I too am taking quite a few classes but unlike you have not done all my homework! ;)

    Love these colors!! :)

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  7. She turned out gorgeous. I have to say I am still giggling over the striped toe and the trip around the garden that she took.

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  8. This image is amazing! I too am just now looking to go back to art school as well at the local university. It's been in the back of my mind for a while and I am now feeling the pull for it. It must be so much fun to take all these classes and experiment with so many different ways of creating art! I get stuck in my 'professional' mode and forget to give my self space to learn and play. I find watching you explore art quite inspiring

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  9. She looks regal and majestic...both are good qualities for an angel in charge!
    xox

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  10. She is gorgeous and so very magical.

    Hugs,
    Penny

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  11. Great work Lisa! I'm sketched but not colored!! Glad we had a week catchup!!

    I can really go with this post, I'm addicted and can't learn enough quick enough. I feel like a sponge and whilst I'm trying to soak up info my mind is planning what to do next!!!

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  12. Let's face it--we're all LOVE these online classes--the next best thing to being taught in person. Look how much you've grown in the last year Lisa--she's stunning! I'm so happy that there are these very talented teachers out there that are more than ready to share their gift with us.

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  13. I understand you Lisa. :) I love art and I wish that's all I could do all day long. Learning. :) Well, there is still time until then online workshops will have to do. Great piece btw. Love the purple and the texture.

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  14. I like the whispy flowers stamped in the circle behind her head -- looks awesome! And her bluey-purpley hair is so pretty (^_^)

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