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OK.. time to push. I have never taken a true drawing class. But, here I am in Utah, learning how to sketch and create water color journal art. Talk about stretchiiinnnngggg.
Look at the environment. The view from the 'cabin'.
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So, meet Jane Lafazio (www.plainjanestudio.com). Jane is our amazing instructor, who is guiding our way. Dianne Streifer is our host, Creative Mountain Retreats.
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So... bit by bit, I'm finding my way. Thus far, I've done three pieces, and am losing the fear. Here is the class.
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Our first sketch/water color, was to take a faux bird and sketch it. Then, ink it in, and then, paint it. Here are a few images.
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Today, we went to 'town' and found objects at a boutique to sketch. Things like... a bird's nest.
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