Drying Time
I’m sitting in a room with upside-down canvas, dirty paint brushes, and cat hair…always cat hair…waiting for my paintings to dry, hopefully without cat hair congealing in the oil. I’ve been reading about painting, watching videos about color and value, just trying to absorb as much information as possible, making mistakes and good decisions, and trying to determine which is which.
I need to get as much painting as possible right now. In May, I’ll be leaving for Asheville, NC, to study with artist Angela Cunningham for three months. There, I’ll be drawing…only drawing! Which I’m happy about, but I want to fit in as much painting beforehand as possible.
I’ve also been accepted to study at Ravenswood Atelier next winter in Chicago. I’m excited and scared, but I feel very at peace that this is my right direction.
I am also preparing to hold an open house in April before I leave in May, as a combination art sale/going away party to say temporary goodbyes and perhaps raise funds to help me fund my studies. I’ll have paintings, drawings, school work, and even crafts and unused supplies for sale. If nothing else, it should be a fun night.
