Art Weekend- Michigan - Page 4

pinkbubelz · #46 02-09-2004, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by LarrySeiler

as for the Marquette area...here's some of what you can expect to see there-

here is a view of Presque Isle, and a 16" x 20" plein air I did on that spot-

and a little 6" x 9" pochade oil study I did on the public beach of Marquette of the coastguard station there-

just some ideas...

I have lots of pics of this area...and the Pictured Rocks...

Larry

Lovely pictures Larry-- The paintings definitely reflect the scene!

I have some photos I took up there in Black and White... I haven't really done much in terms of landscapes (mostly figurative and some abstract works). I just got back some of my slide from when I went to Yellowstone Nat'l Park. I hope to be able to create some paintings from them soon.

By the way, how long did it take you to paint these 2 pictures?
I just bought a french easel I haven't used it yet. I would love to get some tips as to how to best use it on the spot!

---Iris

Helen · #47 02-10-2004, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by irish artist

to Helen, Are you entered in the Winterfest Art Show at the Gallery Uptown in Grand Haven? I've love to go see your art. I'm the "Iris Summer" watercolor. Anyone in Helens area of Grand Haven would love to go and paint the town, it has it all, beach, lighthouse, quaint shops, forest areas

I worked at the gallery today so had a chance to see "Iris Summer," very nicely done.

**LarrySeiler** · #48 02-10-2004, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by pinkbubelz

By the way, how long did it take you to paint these 2 pictures?
I just bought a french easel I haven't used it yet. I would love to get some tips as to how to best use it on the spot!

---Iris

about 1-1/2 hours each...one being larger made not much difference as one uses larger brushes and larger piles of buttery thick paint.
thanks for the comments...

just remember...it takes about 120 bad paintings to learn something about painting so the best thing is to be kind to yourself and not over expect from yourself. See it as celebration, the paint as a vehicle to celebrate, and have fun. Observe, see...paint and imitate....

later

Larry

**LarrySeiler** · #49 02-10-2004, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by irish artist

Larry's photos are great! I'm just a newbie oil painter but I'd love to go to an outdoor paint-get-together, so count me in if you set up an event, Larry

I personally enjoy oils...but, as an educator and artist that loves variation I have developed cross over with various medias over the years; a default of age I suppose. Watercolors, 20 years with acrylics. I also do pastels..but do them over acrylic underpaintings.

What I'm saying is...if things work out where I'm doing a workshop, you won't have to feel restricted in your choice of medium. I'm interested in students learning to see, bringing them from where they are, what they are comfortable with and good at to becoming better.

I apologize showing these in a way..because this forum and thread is not really all about me and don't want to appear as if I'm desperately trying to drum up students. I'm not. If it works out we get together or not, I'm fine either way. Just want people to understand though...I'm versatile; don't feel you'll be limited to oils.

Here's a watercolor sample of mine-

AND a pastel-

Tell you what is important to me as an alla prima plein airist...and that is NOT having to think about my medium. I want to be SOooo comfortable with my medium that all my focus is on my subject.

If someone wishes to try oils...and it might be a first time effort, sure I can help. There is no this or that though when it comes to medium. Experiencing nature...discovering the root of your impression and why you respond as you do...and then nailing down those few essentials that will make your statement an optimum one for you is where I am coming from.
peace

Larry

irish artist · #50 02-11-2004, 06:42 PM

I don't think anyone in this site has thought that Larry was promoting himself, or trying to set up a workshop by using this thread. We have all looked at the photos, art samples with the idea of an open air get-together. I'm glad Larry said that we could use any mediumn and he's also offering a selection of sights that we would enjoy. Larry has gone out of his way to promote the idea and to try to interest people. Thanks Larry, we all appreciate it.

Helen · #51 02-11-2004, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by irish artist

I don't think anyone in this site has thought that Larry was promoting himself, or trying to set up a workshop by using this thread. We have all looked at the photos, art samples with the idea of an open air get-together. I'm glad Larry said that we could use any mediumn and he's also offering a selection of sights that we would enjoy. Larry has gone out of his way to promote the idea and to try to interest people. Thanks Larry, we all appreciate it.

Amen!

artmidwife · #52 02-12-2004, 10:45 AM

I'm thinking the end of May and/or September. What does everyone else want?

artmidwife

Helen · #53 02-12-2004, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by artmidwife

I'm thinking the end of May and/or September. What does everyone else want?

artmidwife

Both would be good. I'm not likely to be able to join you all in the UP in May but if it's down here somewhere I will. By September I may be able to get away for a trip to the UP and I have a friend who may want to join us. In fact, she may want to join us either way... she's recently retired from her day job and will now have more time to spend making art.

pinkbubelz · #54 02-12-2004, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by artmidwife

I'm thinking the end of May and/or September. What does everyone else want?

artmidwife

I work from September through May, so I would prefer something over the summer....

Beginning of June or End of August might work for me... :-) actually, pretty much any time during summer would work as well! I just need to know at least 6 weeks in advance to to my involvement with other community activities.

--Iris

Shelley Grund · #55 02-12-2004, 05:55 PM

My son's wedding is in May - would like it any other month than that one!
Shelley

irish artist · #56 02-12-2004, 08:09 PM

Anyone planning a weekend in the UP in May, June or July and better wear heavy outdoor, insulated clothes. I was in the Porcupine Mts. National Park in late July and It was COLD. Another time I went to the Straits of Mackinaw in July, same story.

Shelley Grund · #57 02-12-2004, 10:06 PM

How about the end of June or there abouts. Here in Wisconsin the bugs come out in August so would want to avoid that month. Cool weather is fine with me - can always wear more clothes! Besides, would be nice to sit around with the group getting warm in the evening discussing our painting experiences. I'll throw a date out - how about Friday June 25 - Sun. June 27. I'd like to make it longer - say start on Wed or Thurs. - but I know work and family may not make it possible of many. What do you guys think?
Shelley

**LarrySeiler** · #58 02-13-2004, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by irish artist

Anyone planning a weekend in the UP in May, June or July and better wear heavy outdoor, insulated clothes. I was in the Porcupine Mts. National Park in late July and It was COLD. Another time I went to the Straits of Mackinaw in July, same story.

Might depend where in the UP you are actually...I have a cabin six miles from Marquette and spend much of June, July in the UP...and do not find this the case at all. August can get quite hot, and referred to as dog days like anywhere else.

Mid to late June is some great small mouth bass fishing...and usually I wear shorts, and maybe a lined windbreaker toward the evening. I often trout fish and find myself sweating in my waders despite chilly trout stream waters.

July sees 80-89 degree temperatures and many locals are swimming on the beaches regardless of the fact that Lake Superior's waters never rise about 53-57 degrees.

Many people are kayaking around islands...a great deal of roller blading and mountain biking and so forth.

After one of my painting demos painting a plein air near Presque Isle on my webpage...(if you checked it out I have a couple mpegs), I was so hot and fried in the sun I went and dove in the nearby Lake Superior.

I found it quite warm in the summer along the national lakeshore of Pictured Rocks as well. People in shorts riding their mountain bikes along campground trails.

Nights can get chilly...

Larry

Helen · #59 02-14-2004, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by mural-artist

How about the end of June or there abouts. Here in Wisconsin the bugs come out in August so would want to avoid that month. Cool weather is fine with me - can always wear more clothes! Besides, would be nice to sit around with the group getting warm in the evening discussing our painting experiences. I'll throw a date out - how about Friday June 25 - Sun. June 27. I'd like to make it longer - say start on Wed or Thurs. - but I know work and family may not make it possible of many. What do you guys think?
Shelley

I'll pencil it in; depends on where it is. I would love to do the UP with Larry but I won't be able to do that in June

pinkbubelz · #60 02-15-2004, 02:27 AM

I think Late July might be good!
End of June as well.
I just need to know enough ahead of time so that my hubby can get the time off of work.

--Iris

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