Day 2- I can't believe how fun blogging is

I know you've been waiting on pins and needles to hear about Day 2 of my art workshop, well your wait is finally over...
Day 2 of the workshop I attended with artists Leslie Saeta and Dreama Tolle Perry was incredible.  When we walked into the 'studio' we found photos of boats taped to our easels.  The idea of painting all that detail was intimidating, actually scary.  Leslie took us through the steps with a demo- she has an amazing use of color, and then sent us to our easels to paint.  We learned so much, and came out with INCREDIBLE pieces- see my painting above.
I was not able to attend the 'gourmet dinner' Leslie prepared on Thursday, but new I had to go on Friday.  I had some guilt, my husband was sick and in charge of the kids, and I basically just said "hope you feel better', changed my clothes, and left for dinner.
The dinner was beyond words.  Leslie is an amazing hostess.  The setting was beautiful, the company of the other artists inspiring, the food mouthwatering delicious- the BEST seared Ahi I have ever had.  I felt so blessed to be there.
Stay tuned for Day 3...
PS- I also wanted to thank my friends and new friends for posting comments on my blog- this is fun!!!

First Day of Blogging

I just completed an amazing painting workshop led by 2 absolutely incredible artists, Leslie Saeta and Dreama Tolle Perry.  It was 3 full days of painting, and today was the marketing class on how to market your artwork.  I committed to myself, and the group, that I would begin this blog, not worry about making mistakes, but take that leap to start blogging.  I will count on at least my husband, mother, sisters and kids to at least read it, and maybe post some comments.  

The first day of our workshop was led by Dreama, a woman I just met and now absolutely love.  I feel so blessed to have met her and to learn from her.  The daisy painting above was a paint-along we did with her.  She taught us about using transparent colors, building a painting, and using ‘juicy colors’ (my favorite part).  

Stay Tuned for Day 2- palette knife painting...