What is it about the beautiful human figure that poses problems to the artist? Perhaps some artists find this study of the figure very easy. It seems true when you look at certain artist's work.  When I was fortunate to watch Dan Gerhartz paint with a model, I remember his statements as he painted. He would say "squint down and simplify".  I'm trying to remember those words as I paint, but there is so much more.  I'm still learning technical skills.  Marc Chatov is a wonderful artist and teacher.  I am working with him.  It is hard to measure, mix skin tones, get the correct values and end up with something resembling the model.  I am trying to learn to "see" .  It takes dicipline.   It is a challenge, but that's good for motivation. I'm trained in the medical profession and have studied anatomy, but I need to be reminded about muscle insertion sites etc. etc. Thanks for your time. Hopefully, this painting will improve with more work.

The Callaway Gardens Plein Air Paint Out was such fun.  I enjoyed getting to meet and make new friends and connect with former friends in the art community.  The Callaway staff was wonderful.  The private gardens were amazing.  Dunaway Gardens in Newnan is fantastic.  The reception on Friday night was very enjoyable.  It was exciting as well complete with a storm that had everyone running to the windows to see the hail.

We had excitement in other departments too. Steve Doherty from Plein Air Magazine was at Callaway!!! I got to meet him.  That was great fun!

Greg LaRock participated in the event and stayed on and did a workshop after the event.  He is a great teacher and such a nice person. 

Thanks to all the nice people at Callaway who made this so special. 

Thanks to everyone who purchased our artwork.  We had several sales during the reception and on Saturday and Sunday.