Ann Feldman
In my last Impressionism workshop session at Mainstreet on Friday, we tried our hands at fracturing a simple still life. You may remember that I've been experimenting with this technique since I was introduced to it by Julie Ford Oliver. I gave the students a quick demonstration (it was a simple pear that turned quickly into fruit cocktail so I won't share that one with you) and then I set them free. I suggested to them that if they would like to see Julie demonstrate her technique, they should download her tutorial on Daily Paintworks. It is excellent!
This technique requires quite a lot of brainpower. You could have heard a pin drop in the class. When they put down their brushes, we were all amazed at the different interpretations that came from the same reference. I've included some of their work below.
Gloria Zucaro (click to see her blog)
Ginny Breecher
Carol Breyer
Mary Ann Pailey
Linda Rubens
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This is so great! I was waiting until you posted to make sure I had the right painting attributed to the right person! Thanks so much for a inspiring class, Ann. I like the way you let the orange glow show through from the back corners.
ReplyDeleteWe did have fun that day, didn't we? I'm so glad that you got some inspiration from the class-- and I hope you do more fracturing in the future, too! Your painting was SO successful!
DeleteThis is something that always amazes me in our open studio figurative sessions... same model but totally different paintings!
ReplyDeleteI agree-- I always look forward to the time at the end of any session when we get to go round and see all the different personalities and styles coming through the paintings!
DeleteI am so excited when I see what you all have done. You set up a great still life because the colors are fabulous. I love them all, and Ann...I can tell you really know what you are doing. Now I am off to congratulate Gloria.
ReplyDeleteAnd we owe you a debt of gratitude for sharing your beautiful techniques with us, Julie. Thank you!
DeleteWhat a fun exercise for your class and with beautiful results too. I am still not b-b-brave enough to try it myself!
ReplyDeleteIt's funny, we felt we had to be brave, too! We kind of took a deep breath and plunged in all together. I think it's easier in a group. And I hope you give it a try soon :)
DeleteI love all these Ann! It must have been a lot of concentration! I have the tool but have not tried it yet!
ReplyDeleteIndeed it does take a lot of concentration-- I think it's much easier to copy something than to interpret it. But the final product is much more personal. Thanks Karen!
DeleteIt is so interesting to see all the different versions...they all did so great. I like that you could hear a pin drop...and you are right...it takes some concentration! I love the paintings that are posted previously too...such a personal touch to them.
ReplyDeleteHi Lisa, thanks for your comments! When we really challenge ourselves, we get completely lost in what we're doing, and that certainly happened in this class! The time just flew by. I'm loving your wonderful blog, and looking forward to much more from you :)
DeleteWhat a fun class! Wish I would have been there. Thank you for uploading all the paintings. It really shows how the technique can take each painter to their own unique level. How wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHi TJ, thanks so much! I visited your amazing blog, and will be following you. Your information is rich and varied. I can't wait to plunge in and really look around!
DeleteYou guys did awesome work! Julie, your talented hand is reaching far and wide!
ReplyDeleteWe are indeed lucky to have Julie's inspiration guiding us along! Thanks Dee :)
DeleteWhat a great painting, and I love all the different versions of it.
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