Remember these?
I had them framed so I could (a) hang them in my house and (b) submit them to the student art exhibition at the Chicago Botanic Garden. I just found out yesterday that they have been juried into the show.
Yesterday, I also met with an artist named Richard Halstead. He's quite a well-known portrait artist, whose work is hanging in the National Portrait Galllery in Washington, D.C. He teaches classes in his studio about 35 miles from here. The artist I met in July suggested I look into taking lessons with him, so I went to see him and showed him some of my work. He was very encouraging and thinks that I am ready to enroll in his classes. (I wanted to know if I needed to brush up on my basic drawing first.) So starting September 12, I will be taking a nude figure class with him. Since I'm still such a beginner, he suggested that we modify the class a bit, so for the first term, I won't be drawing the whole model but will work on more manageable projects like a facial portrait.
I am so psyched.
P.S. Just to let you all know, I'm trying to catch up on reading your blogs. My schedule has been crazy here. I'll get to you all eventually. I promise.
22 comments:
Re having your art juried into the show, an official RWP "WOO-HOO" from me to you!!!
Re starting to receive lessons from a recognized artist, DITTO!!!
I'm practically speechless with joy for you. How wonderful!
I love those two sketches that you framed and am so happy for you about the classes!! Go Ruth!!
ruth, this is SO cool. i love how you keep stepping out into the unknown. you are such an encouragement for me and many others.
encouragement is so wonderful, isn't it? I love the nude classes because I think the human body is the most fascinating subject. Have fun!
The pictures look beautiful hanging on the wall!
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I'm so happy for you Ruth! The framed pieces look beautiful and your new class sounds so exciting. I hope you'll continue to share some of your work here. Figure drawing is one of my favorites.
congratulations! It will be a bit of a jump going from ivy to nudes, I imagine :) I was glad you elaborated on what he considered "more manageable parts of the body," lol.
That's so exciting Ruth! I hope you really enjoy your new class.
Those pictures look really good framed, don't they? Well done!!
I'm sure you'll enjoy the art classes. You're doing what you love, and that's what matters.
From the first drawing you posted, I thought you have an amazing talent. It's wonderful to read that even your early efforts are recognized. Congratulations. Looking forward to seeing the next results.
Congratulations!
Yay! I'm way behind on visiting, too, so take it easy.
Awesome!!! That is so cool. I am very happy for you!
That is wonderful! Good for you!
Congratulations on having your beautiful work accepted for the exhibit. I'm excited for you about your opportunity to study with an established artist; I know you'll make the most of it.
Keep on keeping on!
Well done Ruth - enjoy.
Brava! And congrats on getting to exhibit!
Ruth, I have never seen the ivy drawing before and I love it!! I'd love to see it more magnified. It looks as if you captured the textures wonderfully well.
I can't wait to see your drawings of body parts!! LOL
XOXOXOX
They look so beautiful framed. Excited about the class!!
Wow! Wow! Wow!!!!!
WOOOOOOOOT! Yippee! You're AWESOME!
XOXOXOXOXOXO
(and the framed drawings look beautiful!)
I am just so joyful at your success Ruth, and I can but imagine your excitement. What a wonderful blessing this is for you. Just sink into this fully. Never apologize for missing blogs. We all do. I celebrate your happiness! I'm awed by your talent.
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