It's been a while since I've shone the spotlight on one of the incredible artists from my Ladies Art Class. So, to get myself back into gear for the New Year, this week I am featuring two artists. The first of whom has been with me since the very beginning of my Ladies Morning Out art classes and who I look forward to seeing every week ~ Carolyn Foresta. The second, an artist who just recently started taking classes and who has already blown us away with her unique style and talent, Gina Foresta ~ yes, they're related ~ Gina is Carolyn's daughter-in-law.
Carolyn
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| Working with a limited color palette and simple shapes, Carolyn begins painting a Monarch butterfly. |
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| Sometimes, for painting in detail, a lap works better than an easel. |
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| Carolyn adds highlights to the Monarch's wings with various shades of red, yellow, and white |
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| More detail is added to the Monarchs wings , body and to the flower on which it landed. |
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| Carolyn and her finished Monarch masterpiece. Another stunning painting to add to her walls and portfolio - if her granddaughter doesn't claim it first!! | |
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Gina
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| For her first painting with us, Gina chose to recreate an adorable photo of her husband and daughter. In her pre-mommy life, Gina was a graphic designer. Her design sensibilities and skills shine through in her drawing and painting techniques - which were apparent from the very beginning. |
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| The painting at the end of Gina's first class. |
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| During the next session, Gina added detail to the features and background. |
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| Using the original photograph for guidance, Gina put her own unique spin on the colors and detail. |
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| She played with colors and brush strokes to create a blurry background scene. |
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| Gina contemplates detail in the features of her daughter, |
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| then adds more shading and highlights to the body and background. |
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| Gina and her finished family portrait. An amazing work of art and a wonderful heirloom painting for her husband and daughter. |
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| Welcome to the New Year. I look forward to another creative year with my art ladies and to the spotlights which showcase their astonishing talent and art work |
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