It happens every spring and summer: my students are very interested in painting something great which involves bright colors of garden or wildflowers. Therefore, I get my canvas and demonstrate patiently once more the attractive colors of garden which we see in spring and summer, and numerous plants which we can imagine.
It’s interesting that I have finally many students in private art classes. That’s quite amazing because usually groups were filling first. Certainly, private class is different from group class, and preparation thereof is quite time-consuming. We spend on one drawing 2 to 3 art classes and on a painting at least 3, but very often – 4 classes. That means I can finalize the art within 4 weeks.
I published good, very large drawings in the previous post, and it looks like they didn’t attract too many viewers and I didn’t hear the gasps which follow when somebody looks at the actual drawing.
While there’s often no other way, presenting art on the internet is boring and it never causes the same reaction as when looking at art in reality. I’d say, closeness and experiencing size of art really matter, and – to a huge extent. I usually do identify sizes of paintings online, but what you see on your screen is the size you experience. On the phone, the size becomes tiny. Needless to add that everything is extra bright on the phone and that might not always suit the painting. I do miss the chance to meet people in person, to share the thoughts behind each drawing or painting and steps of its creation.
I’ve been still working on putting together our house and starting a new garden almost in a forest, quite literally, and to me, this seems a never-ending task, at least for now. Therefore, I’ve posted hardly anything anywhere. You might think: what’s a big deal about giving a class, but for me it is a time-consuming preparation process and major input of energy into the actual teaching. I take teaching very seriously, just like I take seriously everything that matters to me.
Colors of garden, acrylic painting on canvas, 24 x 18 in or 61 x 46 cm. The size of this painting is 24 x 18 inches or 61 x 46 cm. I always start a painting on pre-painted or color-primed canvas. It’s easier to paint like that for everybody.
I don’t want to disappear completely from the internet space, so I am posting at least one new, just finished painting. I do adjust myself to requirements of the demo, and this particular subject is strong, bright and very present, and so are the colors of garden. Colors of garden in any case can be breathtaking.
I hope you like the pictures scattered around this post, and I’d love nothing more than to sell something from my art collections. It’s been a long time since I had a live show, but one is coming up this fall. It was cancelled due to pandemic.
Original watercolor paintings for sale
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I hope you have a good time at your place and enjoy the recent painting and other artworks!
Brilliant summer colours! Thanks for sharing, Inese!
Thanks very much Jo-Anne!
Comments are rare now, even more so nice comments.
This painting is beautiful Inese. I hope your house and garden are coming along well, although I know moving and starting up all over again can be a lot. I’m so glad you have a lot of private students to share your experience with and to help inspire. Warm wishes!
Thank you Tania Marie! It’s been a while already, we moved over on March 14, so I could say 2.5 months have passed. Everything is getting more comfortable, more arranged. It took lots and lots of adjustment, though, and some things are still not complete.
I started digging about 3-4 weeks ago. It is tough, roots everywhere and it seems nobody ever cared even about the poor flowers which I found eventually after cleanup, major cleanup. That part also is still work in progress. I just not long ago put some seeds in the soil. It’s going to be tiny garden at first, and then we will see how long we are staying here.
I’d love to paint more and especially start making some sales while the weather is nice and outdoor events can be scheduled. Anyway, students are happy and I am, too, every time when we create something great.
I hope your spring/summer is going well!
You’re welcome Inese! I understand how everything is a process for sure. It sounds like your beautiful heart and spirit presence are cultivating and nurturing the land there. Thank you for being a beautiful Earth guardian and for spreading your artistic expression out in the world.
Such an inspiring comment! I would agree completely that I am, or at least am trying to be an Earth guardian. I think my actions are directed exactly that way.
Many people love to talk about saving and preserving the Earth, but not that many do something to become a true Earth guardian.
I also believe that our society would benefit majorly if young people did more art, poetry, non-aggressive music and dance, more like the ancient music and dance which had a certain connection with the universe and Earth and the seasonal cycle. We’ve become too self-centered, too self-admiring, yet, there’s so much to care about.
Thank you very much!
Hello Inese! Your painting is absolutely gorgeous, if that’s your garden then I am envious! I know exactly how you feel getting ready for a class and having the garden chores dominating time as well. Same is happening for me. I have my first public group class coming up, and I am excited and nervous all at the same time. I’m sure you’re well past the nervous stage. Hopefully, you’ve settled into your new home. I look forward to seeing photos.
Thanks very much Jaime!
No, that’s an image from way ago. We just moved here this March, and my garden has the first plants in it since there was a forest-type land before. I’ve been digging and removing roots, and it’s not that easy to make something happen here.
Well, talking about art classes, I have given many thousands of them, – small with a few people and large with many students. I’m not nervous, but simply creating a plan for each separate class and finding a suitable subject which fits the different skill levels and distinctive tastes is challenging. It takes time to scroll through my huge library of classes images. Also, my new space is fairly tight and I have to figure out how to set it up every time. Painting itself is easy and very relaxing, so is having a class. It’s the prep work which takes a lot of hours.
I’m preparing a show which will take place at the local Community Centre from September 14. That’s a lot of work.
Since I’ve given many classes each week, I’m a bit behind the schedule with everything else.
All the best for your art classes! Have fun!
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Thanks!