I asked everyone to bring a pig or a piece of pig art to inspire us. I painted this pig and used some of the oversprayed deli wrap scraps as background.
At the last minute I thought it would be smart to prepare a project in case no one was feeling inspired. So I drew a large outline of a pig much like an old breadboard we had for many years. Then cut it into large pieces, one for each of us to work on. Each piece was carefully numbered with
Because one member took two pieces and sprayed the wrong side.... I should have known that would happen... it got a little confusing when it was time to assemble it. But we did. Its now glued to a sheet of deli wrap.
Two members brought pig inspirations. Marilyn brought her mother's vintage ceramic pig, ca. 1930s. Then she painted a quick study of it in watercolor. Really nice. I didnt take a picture, but hope she will add it to her blog so we can link to it.
Jean is a fabulous well honored and respected water colorist. She has taught serious traditional watercolor classes in community centers , privately, and for the university. She is new to mixed media, but threw herself into it by creating a pig out of a large foam egg, recycled silk flowers from an old lei, and corks for legs. Really cute and colorful. No picture . Sorry.
As always it was a fun time together. Elizabeth had time to spray some hearts as she had missed that meeting, and while work table was still set up ... good time to do it.
Show and tell was so interesting this week. Elizabeth had used boiled avacado pits to make a natural dye for paper and fabrics and laces. The dye is a beautiful soft rose pink. Her favorite was the vintage music sheets dyed pink. Now I want to do this too.
Marilyn has been taking one of the Jeanne Oliver courses on Art as Allegory. I dont recall the teachers name. Anyway, Marilyn created a set of cards and a bix to hold the. Similar to something she saw on Seth Aptors website. It is totally awesome. Each card is layered in gesso, paints, collaged images and words telling her own story of life changes as we age. Its my favorite thing she has done. We could all relate to this piece.
Jean and I had visited the Delicato art show in Manteca the sunday before, so we reported on that.
Pam is soon starting her first real watercolor class at Delta College senior program. So she has a really hefty supply list. We gave her lots of feedback on this. And I hope she takes us up on borrowing a lot of the things listed until she finds out if she really needs them in her tool box.
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