Daily Painting

I can hardly believe I’ve been here in La Manzanilla, Mexico just over a week. Time does fly. I’ve been pastelling and have another daily painting to show you.

I do like the eyeglasses as a subject (see my previous blog).  I changed the surface on which they rested as well as their angle and their accompaniment. They are challenging for sure but such interesting colours appear as light comes through the plastic rims and also reflects on the, the bits that hang on your ears (what are those things called??).

And here’s the progression of that daily painting:

I came across this quote and thought it was oh so perfect:

I feel as though I haven’t seen an object until I actually start painting it.  ~ Janet Fish

Acrylic Class Begins

I am teaching an acrylic class here in La Manzanilla. At first I didn’t have enough people to make it work but all of a sudden in the last few days, people began signing up! It’s being held in two parts, yesterday and Monday, from 9am to noon. We are lucky enough to be hosted in Mary Jo’s house, out on her patio overlooking the village of La Manz. It’s a view that’s very distracting! But we eventually got down to business. Here’s the group hard at work on an exercise of layering transparent paint.

They are so keen, ready to absorb all I have to offer, which is such a joy.

And here’s the gorgeous view!

You know I love to hear from you so if you feel inclined, please feel free to leave a comment whether about the painting, the process, the class or the beautiful view of La Manzanilla!

Until next time……

~ Gail