LAST DAY OF KAREN FREY WORKSHOP - DAY 3 DEMO

Other than painting myself, nothing is more enjoyable to me than to watch artists paint! There is something magical about it. This was Karen's demo for the last day of the workshop. She already had the drawing and under painting completed, so we watched her bring this image to life this morning. The amazing thing is how small this painting is (1/2 sheet, I think) considering the detail in the face, etc. Her smallest brush is a 16 and she usually works with a 20 or larger.

I probably shouldn't have gone but I didn't want to miss this demo. Besides, all my painting gear was left in the classroom. I woke up with a headcold so I tried to stay at a distance from others and left without painting in the afternoon. I didn't want to share my cold with my friend Sally who was set up next to me. I knew if I left I wouldn't paint at home. I was right. Hopefully, I will complete the painting I started. It's not great but I will practice some of the techniques on it. There were some very good paintings being developed in the class. Sorry I wasn't able to see them finished. Over all it was a great 3 days. I enjoy taking workshops as well at teaching them. I always gain a new perspective as a student that helps me as a teacher. This workshop was no exception.