The drawing phase.

Starting the painting process.

Continuing to develop the painting process.

Almost there.

Almost finished.

My inspiration this week was from this fabric.  I also took to heart the comments of the critique of last week and chose to make a big painting with some gestural marks.  I hope it meets expectations.

The drawing phase.

The painting phase.

Continuing to develop the painting phase.

The painting continues to develop.

The finished painting.  

Last week's feedback was interesting. Some liked looking at the layered painting for the forms in the dark areas and others liked the pattern and color of the chevron painting.  It's always good to hear any comments which may lead to more creative avenues.   This week my work started with a paisley pattern and when I took one segment and enlarged it, it became something quite different.  I think it took on a folk-art like style.  It reminds me of the Pennsylvania Dutch tulip patterns.

This design is a Pennsylvania Dutch tulip pattern by Rachel Yoder.

Blocking out the background.

Blocking out the other side.

The drawing phase.

Working on getting things more accurate.

The completed geometric painting.

Hans Hofmann

Zig Zag Zoom
pattern by Kit Morse & Julie McAuliffe

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The influence for my geometric painting came from this quilt and from the above block painting.  I've always thought quilting was a folk art and have enjoyed the creativity of the quilters' patterns.  Since there was no class, there is no feedback to reflect on.   

Beginning drawing phases.

Beginning painting phase.

Straightening up the lines.

Straightening up the other side.

 The finished painting.

Preparing two surfaces to continue painting.

Starting the new painting.

Kenneth Noland

Jennifer Moreman

Last week's critique was interesting in the fact that everyone that exchanged places in their art work with the other student seemed to have positive experiences and a sense of adventure.  Personally, it certainly was a step outside of my comfort zone and I thought I captured that "different" aspect of Austen's work.  It was a challenge as well as fun.

My inspiration this week came from chevrons.  So, I went with it and really enjoyed the finished work.  Two artists who also worked with chevrons are Jennifer Moreman and Kenneth Noland.  Noland's work are tapestries with the influence of Native American culture.  Jennifer's work is just creative.  So this week I have both pattern and paintings as influences.