I don't know how to paint but I very much want to. It was on my Mondo Beyondo list this last year to learn more about it. Also on my list was taking a workshop with Flora Bowley. I had the great good fortune to be able to take Flora's "Bloom True" workshop at Teesha & Tracy Moore's Artfest Annex last month in November. What an amazing experience. I love learning techniques that I can make my own, incorporating into my own style. I'm not at all interested in learning how to make a copy of someone else's work. Flora's teaching style turned out to be perfect for me in this regard.
What really resonated for me was the curiosity and gentle open heartedness with which she encouraged us to approach our work. The frosting was a quiet moment of gratitude, a bit of yoga, wonderful music, and fabulous classmates.
Work in progress 30"x30" acrylic on canvas
It turns out my camera and I weren't exactly seeing the same thing during the workshop. I was having so so much fun.
Work in progress 30"x30" acrylic on canvas
The same painting, day 1 and day 2. It's evolved even further and I think it may be finished, less Flora like, more me. I'll share another time.
Work in progress 30"x30" acrylic on canvas
Work in progress 30"x30" acrylic on canvas
Second painting, day 1 and day 2. This one is giving me fits. Evolving but I'm struggling to bring back the parts I like. Lots and lots of struggle.
I was finding it difficult to keep hold of what I learned so I've signed up for Flora's online class that started last week. The challenge is carving out time for the assignments. It's been a busy couple of weeks around here. And I'm feeling pretty fried. I need to get past that and break out the paints. Soon.
Posts from class mates can be found here and here and here and Teesha's is here.
That is fantastic Tina! I love this loose style and have wanting to learn ot for a long time-I find playing with pain so relaxing. Do you have a link for her online class? I'd like to check it out. :)
Posted by: Lelainia | Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 05:54 AM
you lucky girl. I would love to take a class from her. looks amazing.
Posted by: Jonna | Saturday, February 18, 2012 at 08:29 AM