learn to paint

I bought a pan of blue watercolor on my last trip. I haven’t taken lessons which is the intent of this goal but am experimenting with color. I like having the additional range but really it’s like having an extra surfboard to cross the ocean with.

i’m in a class now, but i’m kind of terrible so far. but i really want to learn how to do it well!

Not so happy with this one – anyhow you gotta keep on trying – my mum is so much better than me – maybe I should organize and mum and son painting jam.

Always wanted to do this, think it’s time I went out and bought some paint and brushes and gave it a go!

Back from Venice this week and inspired to paint again.

There is something magical about the light and the water in Venice.

So hear goes…

I want to know how to make something look like the light is shining on it. I want to know how to make “sun rays” without looking too attempted. Ultimately, I want to paint a bowl of oranges sitting next to a window with the sun hitting them and just lighting them up. Displaying the perfect orange-ness. I want to paint a painting I can be proud to hang on my kitchen wall.

I know absolutely nothing about art….never did it except probably in elementary schol but all of a sudden I have developed a major interest in it….I like acrylics and have bought a set…I also bought an easel, canvas and a couple brushes and I did my first painting which made me realize that I really need some professional classes, so I got a flyer and plan to call this week to schedule an appointment! I’m so excited…..Wish me luck!!! :)

Sorely lacking…stick figures and doodles…I wasn’t raised in an artistic family and my schooling never stressed art (it pretty much consisted of making those hand turkeys at Thanksgiving). I’ve go a long way to go on this one and I don’t seem to be doing anything about it…Sigh…another tough one.

I’ve always wanted to learn how to paint. The only creative outlet I have right now is in writing and programming. Sometimes I want to express/release emotions that can not be conveyed in words or code. I think painting would be great. My wife used to paint a few years ago but has given it up when she started working again. I will go find that box of stuff and get set up.

Done!

A bit crappy, but I like it nevertheless :)