Wednesday, January 7, 2009

When it comes to making blog entries, I am not much of a writer, but I felt it would be okay to mention that I am going to attend a three day workshop starting Jan.22 in Vancouver with Liz Wiltzen. I am very excited about this for several reasons. First and foremost, Liz is an absolutely amazing artist whose work speaks for itself. I've never attended a workshop, so this is like grade one or two of my art education. Having just started with oils, I don't have a lot of bad habits yet, so I look forward to learning a ton from her. She was influenced by Kim English among others, who is a wizard at handling light and painting with an economy of strokes and details. Liz incorporates a lot of this in her own work and teachings. We will be painting from live models alla prima, which I understand is starting and finishing a piece in one go. It's all about painting quickly, wiping it off and doing it again and again. She wants us to see less details. (without my glasses that's easy). Anyway, it should be a fabulous experience. There are spots available if anyone is interested...just check Liz's site. Cheers
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5 comments:

  1. Pattie WallJanuary 7, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    Sounds like it's a go then! Glad for you Vern! You will be so ripe to learn, although you could have fooled me that you are just a beginner. Your work speaks miles of artistic knowledge.

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  2. Vern SchwarzJanuary 7, 2009 at 9:57 PM

    Thanks Patti, I've learned a lot being affiliated with this group and especially from artists like yourself. I'm hoping this workshop takes me to the next level.

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  3. dominique eichiJanuary 8, 2009 at 11:27 AM

    Her work is wonderful. I wish I had the money to go also. You will do very well. Maybe you will share a bit about it when you get back.

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  4. Vern SchwarzJanuary 8, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    Dominique, that would have been so cool if you could have made it. I was able to tie it into a little business trip. I will post as much as I can when I get back.

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  5. Dana CooperJanuary 11, 2009 at 7:22 PM

    You are going to have so much fun! I'm a huge Kim English fan and I can see the influence in Liz's work.
    My new palette is the same as Kim English's...very easy to work with.
    Enjoy the process!!

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