Sunday, November 22, 2009

Symbolism

As a topic, symbolism generated an interesting discussion, and even more interesting works of art.
Michael Waters started us off with "Mandala."
(Michael and Annette both mentioned a possible series from their pices on this topic... more to come? )
Jim shares his thoughts on line and symbols...

Symbolism


Oil painting by Jim Penlan and a sparkling mixed media painting by Dianne Brown.

Symbolism


Here is a textured, mixed media piece by Annette Maynard and a wonderful watercolor by Doris Botts.

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Symbolism



Oil painting by Jim Penland

Oil painting by Lynn Jessick  "Eggs."


Primary colors and shapes by Shirley Hawthorn.

Symbolism


Acrylic painting by Isabel Samul "Egg Head" at the 'Feed Your Your Head Cafe', home of the famous Memory Loss Cocktails, Mind Altering Apps. and Brain Fried Potatoes.



Sue Rau's watercolor "Whatever" (the white shape in the upper right corner is glare from the overhead lights and not part of the painting.)



This collaged paper heiroglyph is by Lois Adam. If you can't decipher the message, I've added it below.


Saturday, November 14, 2009

October's Meeting


Lynne Jessic showed her drawing from the 'Line' challenge, challenging everyone to see how many different kinds of lines are depicted.
Next is an abstract watercolor by Sue Rau.
And (a little ahead of time) Annette Maynard's 'Symbolism' mixed media painting.