FALL is here! My favourite COLOUR Time of the year!!!!
I love the reds, oranges, and rusty browns of fall. And I really enjoy painting with those colours. Pumpkins, Ghosts, Witches and Black Cats are not far behind. And what awesome subjects to work with.
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| Pumpkins in the Field - 4.5 x 6.6 -Drawing & Painting Pumpkins is a fun way to practice and build confidence in your work. |
But My Favourite are Pumpkins . . .
Not surprising I guess because of my colour confession. But really, drawing and painting with the colours you love makes practicing new skills soooooooo much easier.
What can Pumpkins teach you?
(Special Pumpkin Support:
My Youtube Video: Colour Theory: Using Pumpkins to Learn about Colour.
My Youtube Video: Colour Theory: Using Pumpkins to Learn about Colour.
Free Downloadable Pumpkin Reference Pictures here: Pumpkins are Popping Out!!)
1. Drawing skills: Pumpkins are very user friendly, there is no perfect shape. This means you can draw freely and confidently without your Inner Critic jumping in to comment on every mark.
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| Happy Face - This little guy will give you a smile as you draw with Confidence |
Your Pumpkins can be fun drawings with simple line work, realistic or cartoonish.
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| Pumpkins for Sale - Practice drawing and make fun little cards for family and friends |
Or more realistic:
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| A few pumpkins and a few leaves and right away you have an interesting image |
2. Shadows and Light: Working with a group of pumpkins you can experiment with Shadows and light. I like to try different colours in the shadows to see how they change the mood of a piece.
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| The blue shadows against the white makes for a cold almost creepy sight. |
Who knew a quick colour change could create such strong, defiant images:
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| The purple shadow colour really makes the pumpkins stand up and be noticed. |
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| Pumpkins on the Shelf - Putting it all together - Line Work, Shadows and Colour |
I like to add a bit of foliage into my design. The hard round shapes are a good contrast to the curvy lines of leaves.
To take your practice further check out my Youtube Video: Colour Theory: Using Pumpkins to Learn about Colour.
Free Downloadable Pumpkin Reference Pictures here: Pumpkins are Popping Out!!
Special News:
Show and Classes coming this November at Landmark Pop-UP Gallery, 15140 North Bluff Rd, White Rock.
Show: Nov 3-28, Wednesday - Sunday, 11-5pm
Classes: Thursday, November 10 & 24 - 10-12:30pm. Drawing and Watercolour with Wendy - $50 each, max 5. Content TBA. Beginners to Advanced Welcome.
Move your work to NEW LEVELS?
Contact Me for:
1. Private Drawing Lesson: (3 Sessions 2.5 hr each $250) North Langley, BC (Walnut Grove)
Do you want your animals to breath, your flowers to sparkle or your people to walk? Whatever subject your like to paint or draw I can build a drawing program for you. Private Lessons allow you to focus on the skills you wish to develop. Wendy is a experienced teacher, providing a calm, relaxing experience as you learn how to use the principles of drawing. Beginner to Advanced are welcome. Special rates for younger students. Contact Wendy for More info
2. Online: Teaching, Mentoring or Critiquing Your Work - Don't live in the Fraser Valley, I would be happy to tailor a program just for you online. Drawing and Painting Lessons, Mentoring you on your Art Journey or Critiquing Your Work with an Eye to Move It Forward. Drawing & Painting Lessons: 2-30 sessions $75. Mentoring or Critiquing 30 minutes sessions $25. Flexible schedule and sessions can be longer or shorter depending on your goals.
3. Available at Art by Wendy's Studio
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Have a great Artful Day,
Wendy
2 comments:
Wendy all of your examples of pumpkins are swell. They are a favorite subject of mine as well. Hope you have a great weekend.
Thanks, yes they really inspire me to draw and paint. I find myself snapping pictures of them everywhere!!
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