The first 2 days of The Villages, Florida workshop, we worked on white flowers with an abstract background. We made our own papers, using deli paper and handmade stamps (made with mat board). It was a hard first day, with so much to learn, but I knew that we had to start with that one, so that they would be fresh and alert, doing the hardest painting. One thing that I emphasize in my workshops is having a light pathway. Squint and you will see it here. On the next 2 days, we painted dragonflies and that was lots easier. I used a brayer to start this one, just spreading acrylic paint on Arches watercolor paper, with wild abandon. Then we drew a wire drawing of a butterfly or a dragonfly on top of the abstract design.
Their paintings are pictured below. Can you believe how good they are? I had a great time teaching at The Villages. I believe that it's my 5th time teaching for them. If you are ever in that area, check out their workshops. Beverly Hennessey is the director of workshops there and she does a great job!
You do such a great job of teaching, that's why your students do so well.
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