We started the challenge with a self portrait, and we ended by drawing the place where you make art. I enjoyed getting to glimpse into everyone’s spaces, especially after getting to know you a little in your posts. Seeing your spaces, I felt that we were all a bit closer, even though we may not have met.
It’s interesting to see the art, then see the similarities and differences in the spaces where that art was made. Some people have a dedicated studio, some have a little corner, some find a way to make it work with the world swirling all around them. I can’t help but be impressed by them all!
Once in a while I don’t know why the ‘ease’ in easel seems a lie. For there are times when I find more ease holding the canvas on my knees. – John Engle
I’m hoping I caught everyone’s posts for Atelier. If I missed any, please send me a pic or a link so I can add it to the collection.
Kathy Paul: learning to see blind
I’d like to give a special mention to Kathy Paul. She’s been exploring new ways of making art since having her vision affected by strokes in both of her eyes. Now almost completely blind, she studies the scene very carefully, and pulls out parts and pieces as she’s able to find them. An arch here, a line there…. What results is a semi-abstracted series of careful marks that have a tentative yet patient, brave, and studied mood to them. The lines and spaces form a rhythm in the composition that allows for depth, physical space, and an invitation to be within the lines. Concentrated drawings by a person who can barely see. Who knew they’d have so much expressive beauty?
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30SAL Challenge: Atelier
We started the challenge with a self portrait, and we ended by drawing the place where you make art. I enjoyed getting to glimpse into everyone’s spaces, especially after getting to know you a little in your posts. Seeing your spaces, I felt that we were all a bit closer, even though we may not have met.
It’s interesting to see the art, then see the similarities and differences in the spaces where that art was made. Some people have a dedicated studio, some have a little corner, some find a way to make it work with the world swirling all around them. I can’t help but be impressed by them all!
Once in a while
I don’t know why
the ‘ease’ in easel
seems a lie.
For there are times
when I find more ease
holding the canvas
on my knees.
– John Engle
I’m hoping I caught everyone’s posts for Atelier. If I missed any, please send me a pic or a link so I can add it to the collection.
Kathy Paul: learning to see blind
I’d like to give a special mention to Kathy Paul. She’s been exploring new ways of making art since having her vision affected by strokes in both of her eyes. Now almost completely blind, she studies the scene very carefully, and pulls out parts and pieces as she’s able to find them. An arch here, a line there…. What results is a semi-abstracted series of careful marks that have a tentative yet patient, brave, and studied mood to them. The lines and spaces form a rhythm in the composition that allows for depth, physical space, and an invitation to be within the lines. Concentrated drawings by a person who can barely see. Who knew they’d have so much expressive beauty?
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