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Wednesday, July 20, 2011

LOOSING IT!


Frustrated with all the failed starts lately, I decided to create a very loose, fast painting.  It may need some fine tuning but I like how the details seem to appear but they are only suggested.  I think I would like to work more in this vein.  Tyvek with liquid watercolor and squirrel brushes seem to be a winning combination.

Next week I will be teaching at Art in the Mountains, Bend, Oregon.  Can't wait.  It should be a spectacular week.  We leave Saturday, so tomorrow is packing day.
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14 comments:

  1. Autumn LeavesJuly 21, 2011 at 2:58 AM

    I'm seeing Hugh Laurie of 'House' fame. Not sure why but I instantly felt as if this fellow was familiar and had to think on just who it reminded me of! I think it is beautiful work, Myrna! Have fun in OR, a most beautiful state!

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  2. Meera RaoJuly 21, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    Thank you, Its refreshing to hear about your failed starts --even though I don't see any--gives the rest of hope about our own process :)

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  3. Cori Lynn BergJuly 21, 2011 at 4:38 AM

    I think this is a great way to work... I remember in figure drawing classes how we would start at 30 sec drawing, then a min, then 5, then ten, then 15, then half an hour, and then back down again. It was amazing to work that way.

    Btw, I know a 20 min challenge art blog if you're interested...

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  4. Jo MurrayJuly 21, 2011 at 12:38 PM

    Boyohboy that worked well! Great results.

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  5. Holly BlackmanJuly 21, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    I truly think that it is a beautiful painting. I really like the fact the figure isn't too detailed, it seems as though the figure is sad, I think its great!

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  6. Carol NelsonJuly 21, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    I was actually GLAD to hear about your failed starts. I'm in somewhat of a doldrum myself. Nothing is working.
    I'm teaching a workshop this weekend, so hope I snap out of it soon!

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  7. Myrna WacknovJuly 21, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Hi Autumn. "House" was not the inspiration but he does have a great face to paint.

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  8. Myrna WacknovJuly 21, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Hi Meera. It seems we all have ups and downs along the creative path. The more you master, the higher you set the bar, so there is no "arriving" but it is a great journey and getting "there" is where the emotion is both high and low!

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  9. Myrna WacknovJuly 21, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Hi Cori. Once I started working fast, the 20 min poses seemed like an eternity! Would love to know about the 20 minute challenge.

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  10. Myrna WacknovJuly 21, 2011 at 3:32 PM

    Hi Jo. thanks for the comment.

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  11. Myrna WacknovJuly 21, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    Hi Holly, thanks for the comment. I hate to paint teeth, so most of my people have a moody feel. I am working toward getting less literal.

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  12. Myrna WacknovJuly 21, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Hi Carol, I guess misery loves company! Workshops lift me up. Also, I rarely am trying something unknown so I have more success. Hope to take a workshop from you someday. Come farther west!!!

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  13. Dan KentJuly 21, 2011 at 7:07 PM

    Wild and wooly! Love this one.

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  14. Myrna WacknovJuly 22, 2011 at 12:42 AM

    Hi Dan! Nice to hear from you again. thanks for the comment.

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