Photography

Ever since going to Egypt and Greece on a school trip many (many!) moons ago, I have been interested in photography. It was an expensive proposition, though, with all the printing and quality issues. Now, with digital cameras being as good as 35mm cameras (I have a Canon Rebel EOS and some amazing lenses), and processing prints and enlargements being so easy - not to mention placement on the web - I am working on some photos as well.

This photo was not enhanced, cropped or retouched in any way. It's a November sunset at Atlantic Beach, NC.

Oy...

Let me say that I am not a linear person. I realize that all tonal painting is done the same way, but things like straight angles of roofs and such raise my blood pressure! Of the 3 paintings this weekend this was my least favorite both to do, and finished, but I did learn a lot. Especially that I hate mixing greens!

I think this photo has less glare since the paint isn't wet. I was a little annoyed - turns out a class did come in after us (a lot of us had left our stuff in the room) and they basically threw our paintings around. This one was dropped on a corner, and apparently landed face down, as there was debris on it this morning. I was able to clean it off, but there's a nice thumb print on it!

Still Life Day...

I don't know why I find doing still lifes to be the most mentally tiring... I didn't have my own picture, so I looked at this lady's to the front/side, and also Dominic's in front. It was actually good to have the photo farther away so I saw less detail. I will have to tape pictures to the window in my studio from now on!