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making plans
The architect in me loves to plan— to figure things out before the actual construction begins. The sketchbook becomes a kind of refuge: a place of shelter or protection from danger, difficulty, or trouble. Mostly, it’s about a conversation, an approach, a quiet “good to meet you.” As I feel my way through a concept, it becomes a guide…
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right place, right time
Right Place, Right TimeReflections on How Pictures Work by Molly Bang I began my study with Molly Bang’s How Pictures Work. Her principles illuminate the importance of intentionality in visual composition — how the placement of shapes and the organization of elements convey emotion and meaning. As I read, I took careful notes to internalize her ideas. Bang’s Little…
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EDGES
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who am i?
Today’s goal was to draw in the style of….an artist. Now, there are so many to choose; how do you choose? I chose Carol Marine. A work of art I purchased a decade or so that has certainly ‘stood the test of time.’ Why would any artist try this exercise? Here is what the day…
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Gathering Evidence
‘Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it.’ Mary Oliver Let’s set the rules. Go outside. No expectations. Be astonished. Gather. For me, plein air work is just that: work. I gather evidence. No expectations on creating a masterpiece but instead to gather. I am out there, and yes, my senses wake up and I see,…
ANITA H LEHMANN 