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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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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,…
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MOSTLY
My Teacher, Skip Lawrence https://skiplawrence.com. Sometimes one get’s lucky in life. I was introduced to Skip and his workshops by my other teacher Dawn Emerson https://dawnemerson.com. I took 3 workshops with Skip and also a mentorship in the past 8 years. + He continues to guide me everyday in studio and his guidance has strengthened…
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working in a series
Series: a tool for finding and refining one’s artistic voice. Last week in studio, ‘one thing leads to another’, and there I was working in a series. It was refreshing. Limiting my constraints and culminating with a still life theme of color and line, I produced 9 paintings(monotype and trace monotype ). The work feels…
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Clean-up in Aisle 3
It is time. Aisle 1, 2 ,3 ,4….it’s time. and so….’A place for everything and everything in its place.’ (English proverb) So perfect when it comes to ‘clearing one’s head’ usually includes clearing one’s studio. And it is almost the New Year, you know, new beginnings, new ideas and time to clarify. I always say…
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Divide by 4
While in studio or plein air, I find myself finding inspiration and letting all the spirits and muses come to me. ‘Letting go’ is just right, right? My 2 (R + L) brains wander…and then i need to decide, how much can I say, do I want to say and what may I let go? My…
ANITA H LEHMANN 