Doing work points the way to new and better work to be done.
- Julia Cameron
Original "Field in Oaktree" watercolour 12" x 8"
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During my watercolour workshop, my teacher took my above painting to demonstrate to the class how a good painting can become exceptional - she showed me where to add some colour and soften some lines, and to add some softness in the distance to draw the eye to the focal point. Little changes, but with amazing results! We could play, "Spot the difference" here!
"Field in Oaktree" corrected
I know what I think, you be the judge! - this is such a learning curve for me and I'm so excited, and impatient! and ready, to go to the next level of my growth.
I am a watercolorist living on my little piece of African soil in Ballito, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. The inspiration for my art is the wonderfully rich variety of Fauna and Flora to be found throughout this beautiful country.
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This is the real secret of life — to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realise it is play. The only thing that is ultimately real about your journey is the step that you are taking at this moment. That’s all there ever is. I’m here to tell you that the path to peace is right there, when you want to get away. When you are present, you can allow the mind to be as it is without getting entangled in it. If you miss the present moment, you miss your appointment with life. That is very serious!
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Wow, that is incredible Maree - a really graphic demonstration of how to turn good into outstanding. What an exciting time for you (and us - show us more!)
ReplyDeleteSurely will Cathy! That was my first workshop, next on on the 17th March, so let's see what happens then with the homework we had to do!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Cathy.... a wonderful demo of how one could improve on a great painting. Fascinating!
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