Mary B Spires Watercolor & Art Stuff

Silver Reflections 11" x 14" Watercolor I've decided to do Leslie Saeta's challenge of 30 paintings in 30 days!  WOW!  As many of you have noticed in the pass few days I've been updating my Facebook, Website and Blog.  It really is  all about marketing....In September I took an on line workshop with Leslie Saeta (Webinarts)  .  I can't begin to tell you how much I've learned bydoing this class.  My learning curve has been a little slow but I'm still working on the class projects.  Students have access to the blog site for up to 6 months, so you can take your work at your own pase. She is offering another one starting in January.  It's the best investment you can make if you are serious about your ART!

Haddie Girl 11" x 14" Watercolor This project will be taught on Thursday, August 8, 2013 8:00 am until 2:30pm Heart of Ohio Tole Convention Columbus Ohio Convention Center

Beach Chairs 11" x 14" Watercolor This project will be taught on Wednesday, August 7, 2013 8:00 am until 2:30 pm Heart of Ohio Tole Convention Columbus Ohio Convention Center

Florida Birds 11" x 14" Watercolor This class will be taught on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 8:00 am until 2:30pm Heart of Ohio Tole Convention Columbus Ohio Convention Center

This was painted on Friday . .   It's about 9x12. . . .the day was very gray, but the sun came out a couple of times.  Jerry added a few brush strokes. . . So it's a Jerry & me painting.  We got to the boat, had great first night.  Today we're off to the black forest.

What a wonderful surprise! Foundation Beyeler Basel was having a special show of later works of Degas.  This show combined  works from private collections the first time on display for many years.  Also had a great DVD on his later expermints with monotype.  He would print his first image, then would do the shadow which he added pastels. Today we start our barge trip down the Rhine.  I hope to have time to paint.  I'm just so excited about my journey into impressionism!

Very sad to leave ...... Class was such a learning experience, I can't explain what a mark this has made on my painting, but I have just begun my journey to impressionism. Jerry is a true teacher of "the mechanics " of painting. It's all about the process 1. construction 2. Under painting 3. Re construction 4. Painting.