Art 1023 Painting of Woman

Art of the Steal

"The Art of the Steal" is a must see documentary about the Barnes Foundation collection of post-impressionists paintings and how the city of Philadelphia has "acquired" it.

http://www.ifcfilms.com/videos/the-art-of-the-steal-2

The Barnes Foundation

http://www.barnesfoundation.org/

Art 1023 Pear and Apple

Art 1023 Self Portrait

Art 1023 February 18, 2010

Art 1023 February 16, 2010

Adding the background was demonstrated and painted today. Brush strokes in an X design were used to provide the feeling of movement to the backgrouond. Adjustments in color were made to the tall silver canister and to the small silver sugar bowl. The instructor graded the paintings and we were each provided feedback on drawing, composition, paint application and color mixing.

Changes to the shadows on the side of the plate need to be made in my painting. Light reflecting on the inside of the bowl is missing. The table cloth behind the silver sugar bowl needs to be added. The background behind the pitcher is too spotty and needs to be adjusted.

Art 1023 February 2, 2010