Learning from the masters

The past couple of weeks we have been studying the art of Picasso and Matisse.

Most recently we have focused on Matisse and this week our assignment was to do something

in a Matisse style.  I always have a problem with that because once I start painting, it becomes my style.  Unfortunately for me, that style is like neither of the above but more like that of a former kindergarten teacher.  Oh well, I am what I am and it is too late to change that!

So here is this week's project.

You can see, I have acknowledged Picasso in the corner.

Wishing everyone visiting today a happy PPF

P.S.

And from my garden today a very weird dendrobium orchid.

The beat goes on...

Apologies for being away so long.  

I must confess, I was lurking and visiting your sites each week but the frustration of not being able to comment got to me.  Nothing is resolved but I decided I had better touch base with those that follow me, or lose them in the atmosphere.

I have been painting and using collage in new and different ways.

My idea of a Tuscan scene.  This one the sky is painted and the rest is collage.

This one I call "the road warrior".  If you look under the tiny diamonds, you will see a tiny man crossing the horizon.

Another mix of collage and paint.

And last one, The First Show, is an assignment for a class I am taking from Kerry Didday.

He uses a dry brush technique and is encouraging us to do figurative art.

All new to me but I am enjoying it.

Wishing you a Happy Paint Party Friday.