Arting Time
Today is the first day back at school, the house is quiet and I miss my little munchkins.
I have been fortunate enough to spend a little time with my son, just the two of us, these holidays and one of the things he wanted to do was some Arting in my studio.... bliss!
The previous day we had gone to our local art shop as I needed some new brushes and he was given an old Art Gallery Guide book for free.... to give inspiration. I flicked through the book with him and showed him lots of things that I thought he could easily do. Here is the result....
He used Acrylic paint and a charcoal pencil, and it measures 8 x 10 inches.
The image on the right is the piece that inspired his creation by Angony, Did we forget something?
After completing his picture he declared that he thought his was better! How wonderful, I hope this confidence and certainty remains with him. And yes, of course, I too thought his was better and now have to decided where to hang it!
Whilst he was creating his work of art, I was putting the finishing touches on my second entry to the Artistic Journey Monthly Mixed Media Challenge. I have included another little snippet.
This face is smaller than any I have done to date, and it is also the first time I have done my backgound first and painted the image on top.
Small faces are difficult. I have trouble enough with large ones, and often only paint half the face at that! Congrats on trying it another way (background first). Also compliments to your son on his arting.
Posted by: Lysh | July 23, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Hi Ursula
What a wonderful job your son has done - you must be proud, it made me smile to think of you creating together. Great face too.
Posted by: Julie H | July 25, 2008 at 02:18 AM
Your page looks fantastic Ursula!
Post it to
1062a Beaufort street
Bedford WA 6052
Love your sons work, he has his Mums artistic talent and how wonderful to spend that special time together!
Jo xoxo
Posted by: Jo Stables | July 29, 2008 at 11:56 AM
Your son is a chip off the old block. What a lovely way to spend time with him. I hope you frame his work too - that will really make him proud.
Your faces are going well. This one has a nice collagey look to it. x
Posted by: Gillian | July 30, 2008 at 04:39 AM