500 Years of Women in Art
Absolutely fascinating video to watch! Here’s the link:
500 Years of Women in Art
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Paint Ontario
Last weekend I went to see the Paint Ontario art show in Grand Bend. It is an amazing display – so many wonderful paintings! If you haven’t been yet, I think you would find it worthwhile. The show ends March 31st – so not much time left! Also, if you go down Greenway Road, which is almost right beside the Lambton Heritage Museum which hosts the show, the flocks of tundra swans may still be there. A special thanks to Barry Richmond for all the work he puts into organizing this show every year. And congratulations to my students who have work there – some have red dots too!
Veggie Shapes – Original Oil by Cheryl O – currently showing at Paint Ontario. Here’s the link for more information: “Paint Ontario”
4 Types of Creativity
Here’s an interesting article about different types of creativity – “4 Types of Creativity” from The W Blog.
Love Em All
With watercolour, it’s that mesmerizing flow of colour, that transparent glow. With acrylic, it’s the marvelous ability to quickly layer, and layer some more and build the excitement as each layer grows. With oils, it’s the sensual creaminess that makes blending and gradations shere delight. My favourite type of paint? Whatever is on my brush at the moment.
Find Your Creative Side
I love teaching art. There is so much joy in helping others grow their creative side. I teach students to understand colour mixing, about shapes and composition, about finding a unique creative voice. Is this something you have been wanting to try? So many people find that being in class is a great way to get inspired to pick up that pencil or brush. New drawing classes start this Wednesday – absolute beginners welcome, and there is a one day Saturday workshop you could join on Sept. 23. That Saturday we will work step-by-step through van Gogh’s Starry night (featured here). For all the details, check out this link: Art Courses with Cheryl O
Green for Fun
It’s Friday, and I thought you might like a painting idea for the weekend. St. Patrick’s Day is Sunday, how about exploring the colour green? Which greens can you mix with the various yellows and blues that you have? With each mix, play with leaning it to the blue, and then leaning it to the yellow. If your green looks too garish, try putting some burnt sienna into it. Lastly, how about painting something green that is not usually that colour – just for fun. The more unusual the better! Happy painting – and Happy St. Patrick’s Day too.
Crystal Cave
Oh! Wouldn’t you love to go there! I would.