My First Still Life Painting… Oh… and Day #16

This is Day 16 of the 30 day painting challenge.  I have started to look at this challenge very differently.  Instead of looking at the word “painting” as a noun, I am looking at it as a verb.  How funny is that? I just thought of it and looked it up on the web and here…JUST THIS WEEK… was a post about it from “the art cafe”.  Well, I think it’s kinda cool, and strange.

Anyway, so “Painting” can either be a verb or noun.   The word to me, this month, is the verb version.  I know, a lot of people refer to it as “30 paintings in 30 days”. I am taking the point of view as “30 day PAINTING challenge” … as.. 30 days of painting… NOT painting”S”.

OK, now that THAT is as clear as mud… 🙂

Today I went to Stratford for a day of painting. This was the first time they had a day just to paint, without having a proper workshop.  Michael Culverwell is the President of the Stratford upon Avon Art Society.  And he set up the still life for us today.  I have to tell you, this was my FIRST still life painting.

I took some pics for you:

Ready for painting day ©Cindy Williams
Ready for painting day
©Cindy Williams

This is the still life set up.

Still Life setup ©Cindy Williams
Still Life setup
©Cindy Williams
Today's Artists at the workshop
Today’s Artists at the workshop ©Cindy Williams
Artists at the Workshop
Artists at the Workshop    ©Cindy Williams

Here, I am walking around, taking pics, and visiting with people, introducing myself. I really and truly did not want to start. I was so intimidated with all the artists around.

Workshop
Workshop ©Cindy Williams

OK…. Here is the dreaded blank paper…

Blank Paper ©Cindy Williams
Blank Paper
©Cindy Williams

Started drawing…

Drawing Started ©Cindy Williams
Drawing Started
©Cindy Williams
Drawing continued ©Cindy Williams
Drawing continued
©Cindy Williams

Wow, it took a long time to draw it, but I was happy how it started taking shape.

Taking shape ©Cindy Williams
Taking shape
©Cindy Williams

I had to keep stepping away to make sure it looked how I wanted it to.

Completed Still Life ©Cindy Williams
Completed Still Life
©Cindy Williams

I’m very pleased how it turned out! And a bit shocked as this was my very first still life! 🙂

Still Life Selfie ©Cindy Williams
Still Life Selfie
©Cindy Williams

I had to take a Selfie with my painting. 🙂

Trail Blazer ©Cindy Williams
Trail Blazer
©Cindy Williams

I named it “Trail Blazer” but that’s just a temporary name.

I hope you enjoyed my story from today, it was a fab day. I was really glad I did it. I have just been conquering my fears lately, taking a workshop, meeting new artists, doing public demos (even on Periscope).  And of course, posting my life online for the whole world to see.

Tomorrow is SHAMELESS SELF-PROMOTION SUNDAY.  I will be posting the Link-up, so make sure you come back to add your link to your website, blog, or social media.  We all should share and help promote each other 🙂

Thanks for dropping by, I appreciate you ALL!

Ciao!

Cindy Williams

 

5 thoughts on “My First Still Life Painting… Oh… and Day #16

  1. You did a fabulous job on those boots! It was great to hear about your day and I understand about being intimidated by other artists but we all buckle down and you know what – I bet someof them are looking at our work and thinking the same thing – keep up the good work!

  2. Awesome Cindy and high five! You look good my friend. I hope that means you are feeling almost back to your old self 🙂 Happy painting 🙂

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