Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Art Retreat


Above is my interpretation of the class design.



Left is one of the canvases that DJ used to show us techniques in class. I bought it from her after the class.


What a FANTASTIC weekend! It's taken me 2 days to get over it. The Tutors were senational - YAHHHHH to Stephanie Lee, DJ Pettit and Bernie Berlin.






I just LOVED the face painting. DJ is such a gifted teacher. It certainly showed when 23 out of 24 pupils finished the class with stunning pieces. As for the 24th student - she decided to stick with her 'style'. I don't know why she bothers spending all this money on classes - she never listens to the teachers or seems open to learning!

I did a face painting class with a different American tutor last year. She was a FANTASTIC artist but in my opinion a crap teacher!




11 comments:

NessH said...

Greta...this is just beautiful..honestly I think your face shows more beauty and depth than the original..if I had a choice of which one I would want..I would pick yours..
and great to see you blogging again..yahhhh

Kathy said...

Love your face Greta (and your painting....hehehehe), you did an awesome job. Clever girl..

Jen Crossley said...

Greta your painting is just so beautiful you did an amazing job and should be very proud of yourself.Lovely to spend time with you again
Jen

Gaby Bee said...

A really fabulous painting, Greta! This face is just wonderful. You never cease to amaze me!

Gaby xo

Gail said...

I have seen it in person and it was a beautiful job, well done. Just wish I could have been there too!!!!

Lucy said...

Beautiful face Greta!!!! Pleased you enjoyed the retreat!
Hugs Lucy

Sarah said...

Wow Greta your painting is stunning. So glad to hear you had a great time at the retreat.

Janice said...
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Janice said...

Greta - love your painting. Pleased you are painting again.
Jan

Jacky said...

Great post and I did get a giggle at your tongue in cheek comment re: class with DJ. She's a very patient and wonderful teacher.

Your finished piece looks gorgeous. I must photograph mine and maybe put a picture on my blog too.

Teresa Abajo said...

Greta - this is fabulous! I can't tell the difference between yours and DJ's. Well done....just a little reminder that my birthday is in September LOL.