Brain Dump

2 paintings, both studies one side Matt helped me start, I used the other side of the board to start again on my own after observing him.

Finished an awesome workshop with Matt Smith . He didn't skip a beat.  On all the time. Addressing individuals needs and bringing common painting problems to our attention. Individual and group . A wonderful group of artist from across the country. My head is swirling with information .cant wait to put everything to use . Identifying  Large shapes in the field and in the photos I take . This is the first thing I'm going to address . Having a Plein air workshop in the studio was really a good idea. It forces one to really look and learn without the distraction of the big blue and beyond.

I'm absolutely in love with painting outside, I'm happy that my quest for perfection in my figure painting drove me outside . A friend, actually several friends suggested I paint landscape outside  to improve my studio painting.  The hair on the back of my neck stood up. Geezzzz with all those light weight half ass trend following whozy painters Haha the joke was on me. I have met the most talented knowledge able , non arrogant painters/ artist ever! For one, why did I not allow myself to paint outside?  I love being outside ! I love Nature ! Love the way it feels Have respect for Nature , want to help educate people on the beauty, maybe just maybe to have more respectful for nature. ......,An on going battle. Why did I wait so long but more importantly thank you to my fellow artist that encouraged me to take the step. I'm sorry for making assumption s about Plien Air painters in general.  Thank you to all who have helped and encouraged me to stick to this total tran...

Workshop paintings that I have done so far in Matt Smiths workshop at The Scottsdale School of Art.