Pederson Workshop

Last weekend was spent at Centre 64 attending a Jean Pederson workshop. Jean is a mixed media artist.

We explored using many kinds of acrylic mediums, gesso, transparent to opague paint. My main objective was to learn how to make an abstract look wonderful instead of a dog's breakfast. I think Jean has given me some great steps to achieve that. Check her out at:

http://www.jeanpederson.com/

I love her art installation "Farm Fragments". It consists of lots of ephemara pulled from her Uncle's old farmstead and her abstract paintings inspired by the farm. It takes me right back to the rural Illinois I grew up in.

Rehash

Can-can is an older collage based on a old poster that sold some time ago. I just threw it up there because I was too busy painting and mucking at Jean Pedersen's workshop yesterday. She had us working hard. Lots of new ideas to consider. Must go eat breakfast and make the drive to Kimberley. Hope I don't run into snow on the way.

Senor Flaco

senor flaco 12x12 $175

I had an email telling me that my gallery had sold senor and senora hueso and did I have any more. Exultant, I painted hammer and tong over the weekend to create a new couple. Sadly, I then realized they meant they had sold the prints. Oh well, The new couple can grace my walls for Halloween. I rather like his engaging grin.

Off to a workshop with Jean Pedersen. Hope I learn something wonderful!