Two years into this blog concludes a very active 2013!
A major development was the launch of “Break-a-Brush! Workshops” in February. After running 16 successful Saturday sessions, France and I are once again looking forward to our 2014 program. Thanks again to everyone who participated and also to those who gave us such great positive input for the 2014 program. You’ve validated our efforts!
The highlight of the plein-air sessions this year was definitely our sortie to Rockcliffe outlook. with a maximum temperature of about 5 degrees and rain. The frigid conditions didn’t stop our intrepid group of die-harders! Congratulations all.
Teaching a couple of Art Summer Camps kept me on my toes again this year, especially when I was asked “post modern” questions by 9 year olds interested in the nature of abstraction and whether randomness constitutes art.
What of my own art? I’m often asked how painting and teaching mesh and I’m pleased to say this all works out very nicely for me. Working with other artists enhances my own work in the scheme of my practice. I must admit I have a good deal more “work-in-progress” than finished pieces but then as Eugene Delacroix effectively said “paintings finish themselves in the corner of the studio”.
France and I would like to wish you all Seasons Greetings and the very best for the new year.
Here’s to 2014!
David & France
