I haven't been in the studio much. Finally got in there tonight and almost finished up the Sunflower Painting. I started this painting as a demo in the class downtown and a few of the artists in the class painted it as well. I'd like to post their paintings, will have to do that. It's amazing how they all turned out different. We all learned a lot. Mine? I think I will add some blues. My friend Jamie used some beautiful blues in hers and I loved the effect.
I'd like to share more with you about some of Terry Miura's teachings. (I attended his workshop in Napa a couple of weekends ago)
First of all, I learned how to teach a workshop in a more personal way. He had the help of his friends who live in Napa, Alan and Leslie Barieault, but the three of them went out of their way to make all of us in the workshop feel welcome. They made up some really nice name tags, invited us to dine at a local restaurant and even put nameplates on the table. Terry put together a little book with a demonstration of a recent landscape. He also gave out a "book" of information about his painting ideas and techniques that has evolved over the years. What helped the most is that Terry taught the same way he posts his blogs and the same way he explains it in his hand out. This way it all makes sense. They also made arrangements ahead of time with the owners of three really nice vineyards.
Anyway, just wanted to express my appreciation and gratitude. Very well done, and I would recommend his workshops to my friends.
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