Mattelson workshop

Julie Deane · 06-08-2006, 12:05 AM

And here's a snapshot of part of our class. That's Marvin's sample wash-in to the far left.

Alexandra Tyng · 06-08-2006, 09:01 AM

Julie, I am in awe of your wash-ins!

John Reidy · 06-08-2006, 10:16 AM

Julie,

I hadn't thought of two wash ins but it appears Marvin is correct again. Have fun (like you could stop) and say hi to Marvin for me, please (and tell him we miss his wit and wisdom on this forum).

Julie Deane · 06-08-2006, 10:36 PM

Thanks, Alexandra. In this case, the model for the wash-in is a friend, which always helps. What frustrates me is that it really doesn't show her warm and friendly personality.

John, I mentioned to Marvin that you're coming to the workshop. Is that this Friday or next? I'm assuming next (marketing lecture)?

Here's a shot of Marvin at work. Today was a "demo" day. Truly an eye-opening experience. So much can be learned just by watching someone paint. I hope I understand it enought to do paint well myself tomorrow (a class painting day - we are alternating days now - one day painting, one day watching Marvin demo).

John Reidy · 06-09-2006, 12:22 AM

That's correct, Julie,

I'll be attending his marketing/portfolio lecture. I'm working on a self portrait reminiscent of my first critique Marvin gave me. I'm hoping to have it finished in order to bring it to Atlanta but at the rate I'm going I don't think I'll make it. I have made it a challenge and still have some issues to work out.

I'm looking forward to meeting you.

Julie Deane · 06-09-2006, 11:02 PM

John, I hope you get in done so you can bring it along.

Today was our first day to work in color. I was worried that I would have trouble with the palette, because brushes are laid out for use in each value, there are a lot of them, and I was afraid it would be hard to get used to. But I found that I was able to adopt easily after one false start.
To me it was as if I was playing the piano and choosing which keys to play as I went up and down the scale (of values).

Here's the first layer of color. Other layers will be added after this dries.

Enzie Shahmiri · 06-10-2006, 12:26 AM

Julie,

Thank you, thank you, thank you.....

I tried so hard to get there and am glad that at least I can share this wonderful experience through your postings. Please give my regards to Marvin. I second John's sentiment that Marvin's input and critiques are greatly missed here at the forum.

By the way great job on our mutual friend. How is she holding up? You have captured her likeness right off the start and I can't wait to see your end result.

Using all these brushes was a change for me too, but in the meantime I have added my own adabtations to Marvin's brush holder and keep most of my brushes organized in that manner.