Thursday, June 6, 2013

Applying learnings from the Ovanes Berberian workshops-Lilacs

Lilacs
9 x 12 Oil Painting
by Pat Fiorello




This is a second attempt at a painting I started but never finished while at the recent workshop I attended with Ovanes Berberian.  There was so much to learn, but I am trying to focus on incorporating one or two new areas at a time. I like the analogy that learning to paint is a lot like learning to juggle. You can get good at juggling 2 or 3 balls, but then when you pick up the 4th, you tend to drop the others. Keep at it and soon you'll be handling all 4 balls, ready to try for a 5th, only to drop them again.   I continually have to remind myself it's not a linear process.  
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3 comments:

  1. Bruce BinghamJune 7, 2013 at 4:12 AM

    Great analogy Pat! It explains how I feel all the time, but especially after the workshop! Baby steps Bob....

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  2. Linda NicklesJune 7, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    This is lovely, Pat. I really like all the soft edges, as well as the lighting. I also like your analogy of learning to paint is like "learning to juggle". That is how I feel sometimes. Thank you for sharing.

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  3. AnonymousJune 17, 2013 at 4:43 PM

    This is beautiful!

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