Plein Air Workshop with Dominik Modlinski

 The FCA Hosted a Free Seniors Workshop out in the Badlands for Individuals to participate and experience the Plein Air Painting.  The challenges of the weather and elements were definately a factor. Friday was so windy l think everyones easel toppled over at least once and the mosquitoes, well the mosquitoes were definately the most challenging part of the plein air experience.  The first day we went to Atlas Coal Mine and the structure and buildings provided a good composition.  On Saturday we paintined between rain showers and wind, It was cooler than expected. DOMINIK chose a river scene and although the weather proved  to be a third entity we were able to catch some elements within the scene that on a sunny day we would not have understood.  Day four the wind and rain pelted down so hard we were forced to retreat inside for some colour studies and demos by Dominik.

demo with Holly Dyrsland

 Clouds with Holly in Acrylic

Two Art Shows "U" need to see this weekend, I'll be at the Calgary Sketch club show doing a demonstration @ 2pm See you there

 

Demo for Brushstrokes

 Here is the demo I painted for brushstrokes community Club in South Calgary.  They asked for an animal and although I paint cats and horses this is the first time painted my dog Rubee

Theee was a record number of attendees thank you all for coming out. 

Demo Portraiture

 

Workshop with John David Anderson

 I attended an oil painting workshop with the FCA Calgary Club and enjoyed the demos and instruction by John.  He accomplished 4 demos  I finished only 2.  

christmas Art at Smitty's

 Here's a taste of what was hanging in Smitty's for Christmas