Currently I am involved in two 'online learning' experiences. This type of learning suits my needs - just fine. I can DO it when I have time, at any hour, and at any speed. My first one, I jumped on the bandwagon a few weeks back by joining a Patreon group with Ali Cavanaugh - who does amazing watercolor portraits. I was late in joining her - this event started back in October 2019, but I'm racing through each of her posts and instructional vids. Racing isn't a very good word for what I am doing, because I am savoring each video, sharing, comments, and lessons. Here is a piece I did this past week, we were exploring 'stripes'. The second I went looking for a PERSON who had striped shadows or clothing I ran across a photo for a zebra..my choice when painting, is always animals. There is also a chance to dialogue with others through a venue set-up on Discord. I find I can't keep up with that, too. Seems other artists spend a lot of time chatting with one another, don't know how they have time to paint.
My second learning attack is through the app Sktchy. France Van Stone is teaching a month of drawing faces. It is a more structured type of class with postings of lessons every few days.
First one was a 'draw along' of a face with a definite expression, in ballpoint pen in my Moleskin tablet. Today, the next lesson is ready for us and I peeked at it - going to be FUN. And the pacing is OK, because I HAVE the TIME. There is also artist sharing and dialogue happening on Mighty Network. Lots of extra apps to download..but so worth the time spent on these two focuses for now.
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You are so inspiring ( not just to artists) but to all of us retirees. To me the fountain of youth is to keep learning and participating in life! Well done, you!
Thanks Marti - and I am right there with you - jump right in, stay busy, and keep it interesting! Art saves lives!
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