I have been doing a little bit of everything! I recently traveled with a friend to the Berkshire Area in Massachusetts where I visited quite a few historical and art museums and even did a little hiking!
It not only was relaxing but inspiring at the same time. I visited the Norman Rockwell Art Museum, and was amazed again at his ability to handle light in his artwork.
Look at this photo I took of one of his pieces.....
Pretty amazing right!
I zoomed in a little, to the focal point of the work.
Wow! It was this attention to detail that helps set his work apart from others! It really was stunning to see in person.
Those of you who have had me for Drawing I class, you most likely groaned every time I pulled out the "Fruit" for a project. I tried to explain that practice rendering objects from life is really important to develop your artistic eye. It is your ability to apply shading and modeling to whatever is your subject that sets your work apart. It is not my goal to have everyone crank out Rockwell like drawings, I just want you to develop your own artistic voice.
While you enjoy the rest of the summer, please make some art, and go out and visit nature!!
