Monthly Archives: July 2010

Week of 7/25/10 & Figure studies in progress

Posted on July 27, 2010 by joanngilles

Hi All, Contrary to the way it is with other endeavors in which the more proficient one becomes the less time is needed to complete a task, in art, accomplished often means more time is needed to “get to the end”.  And … Continue reading →

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Go Figure

Posted on July 18, 2010 by joanngilles

A central component of Western art history has been the study of the human figure from living model.  Not only has drawing the human form been considered crucial to the developing skills of an artist, the model has historically served … Continue reading →

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New Pics Posted

Posted on July 15, 2010 by joanngilles

Shawn gave me a flash drive at least 6 months ago with photos of our last open studios.  I Finally downloaded, cropped, etc. Check the Picassa Web Album link to the right under blog roll—–>

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Works in Progress for “Under the Influence”

Posted on July 12, 2010 by joanngilles

Hi All, Scroll over each one to see who did what. Being under the influence was inspirational! Here are the results of the first pass at the exercise. A suggestion- print several copies in color and black and white and play with them. turn them, use different media, different materials. Adjust in any way that hits you, then push it and do something that comes from the wildest part of your imagination. This week we are continuing work on these. Saturday classes are very light so Wednesday people please feel free to continue make-ups. And Saturday people, we almost always have room for Saturday make-ups, but please double check the afternoon of the evening you plan to attend. Continue reading →

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Under the influence / Work Study

Posted on July 7, 2010 by joanngilles

Hi All, Sometimes the lessons come easy, sometimes they are hard to coax forth. As with most teachers, considerations are many when developing a class: What should the follow-up be to deepen the experience of the past class/es? Who needs what in … Continue reading →

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Summer 2010…

Posted on July 5, 2010 by joanngilles

Today is the start of the next phase of ArtHouse23’s push into a higher art consciousness.

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