This is the fourth demonstration piece for the Southampton Art School's Wind Waves and Weather 2017. We had a full and eager list of participants. A day at the beach is always full of inspiration.
The participants were struggling with clouds. Generally they were trying to be too perfect and precise with a subject that changed in colour, tone and shape by the minute. I wanted to teach them to unwind, relax and not worry about the exactness of any interpretation of the moving target. Typically a similar cloud is waiting in the wings should your immediate subject exit the stage. These cumulus clouds were over the southern portions of Southampton Beach and still moving inland when I observed them. I blocked them in and painted quickly. Art is all about making memories and even though these clouds are long gone, the experience still lives on in the painting.
The participants were struggling with clouds. Generally they were trying to be too perfect and precise with a subject that changed in colour, tone and shape by the minute. I wanted to teach them to unwind, relax and not worry about the exactness of any interpretation of the moving target. Typically a similar cloud is waiting in the wings should your immediate subject exit the stage. These cumulus clouds were over the southern portions of Southampton Beach and still moving inland when I observed them. I blocked them in and painted quickly. Art is all about making memories and even though these clouds are long gone, the experience still lives on in the painting.
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