Our mistress has been spending a great deal of time doing value patterns this week. She is reading a book "7 Keys to Great Paintings" by Jane R Hofstetter. It is a book that has been on her shelf for quite some time.
According to Jane having value shape plans in place can be such a wonderful tool when creating a painting. Often times the struggle to turn something into a pleasing composition lacks good planning. Having these small thumbnails with just dark and light passages can be quite useful when it comes time to putting down color. Jane's work, showcased within the book, covers a great variety of subjects .
Her art is a pleasure to study.
With the return of ice and snow we are once again limiting our play time outdoors.
We all will be very happy when spring arrives. Well thanks for stopping by to visit. Looks like more bone chewing inside will be the pattern plan for the coming week. Take care.
P.S. Happy Valentine's Day.
Hugs,
Kelsey and Gunnar
"What you heard from me, keep as the pattern of sound teaching, with faith and love in Christ Jesus." 2 Tim.1:13 (NIV)
I hope you didn't get too much snow and ice, and that you will be able to spend more time outdoors running and having a good time. Luckily your mistress has something to occupy her attention indoors. Enjoy the rest of the weekend!
ReplyDeleteOh, our snow turned to hard snow too, Debbie, and that is very hard to shovel - have to break it up a bit. But thankfully, the sun will be out for a few days, and it may melt the snow. Your dogs are beauties. And that is such a pretty outdoor picture.
ReplyDeleteHappy Valentine's Day, Debbie.
~Sheri
Your mistress is studying a beautiful book! With great studies! Sorry for the cold weather !
ReplyDeleteThe ice looks so pretty hanging off the branches but I'm always worried about how much damage the ice will cause.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the inside bone chewing.