I took a Jesse Reno class at the Pacific NW Art School in May. It was a great challenge for me and well worth it. Jesse is an amazing artist and a terrific art teacher. I probably struggled the most in the class because it was difficult to let go, but I did learn to not hold onto something that I had created. Paint it out if it is not working. Something else will come up instead. It took me five days to realize this fact. I always figure there is a way to solve any problem. Usually what I do is go on to something else and then a solution comes. Jesse just paints it out and does not wait.
It took him three years to master his process, three more years to practice, and three more to get to the point of satisfaction. What could I expect in five days? In my case I had three eyes that I really loved. I figured that they would go together to make something if I waited long enough. The waiting was over and one hour to go in the class. I came up with
Syd and Friend by just painting over. Well, the "Friend" did not come until today. Done!
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6 comments:
wonderful! I can imagine it was difficult - I too just put projects aside, thinking it will work out later...and later never comes! and THANK YOU for the barn cards...and the lovely envelopes they came in!
Great fun and maybe a policy to remember, but only if it makes you happy and lets you make work you feel is you - that's my feeling anyway.
That is VERY cool!!
I love Syd, and the bird is great. That is the secret to classes. Letting go and just going with it.
Jesse Reno is quite an experience and is so good at pushing boundaries. You did it and very well I might add.
This is so very fine John.
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