For our final assignment, Dick has “removed the fence posts” constraining subject matter and technique. He said, “My goal is to make you more independent. With each assignment I’ve given you more flexibility. You have the opportunity to push your boundaries.” He offered the following guidelines and checklist. Look at what’s happening Look at your…
Chris brought in a photo of fruit on a reflective surface, which Dick used to point out visual cues of surface qualities. Critique: simple watercolor compositions focusing on surface Tips for painting surfaces A number of tips came out during the critique: Water and glass have two qualities in common, transparency and reflection. Use them…
Class started with Dick talking us through, and demonstrating, how he builds a painting as “a conversation,” responding to what he sees, unifying disjointed areas of color, “addressing issues” of unresolved [too raw; primary or secondary] color, and choosing what to leave and what to emphasize. He explores and experiments and asks, “What if?” because…