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Mystery Technique #35

Mystery Technique#35, ©Elizabeth Sanford

Want to learn more about how this was done? Check back next month for the explanation.

ANSWER TO MYSTERY TECHNIQUE #34: This is an experiment with ice painting, which I did during our frigid February. I first learned of this technique from an article about Kathleen Conover; find out more here: http://www.kathleenconover.com/signaturetechniques.html

Last Workshop of the Spring!

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My last workshop of the spring is tomorrow! Here’s the info if you’d like to join us:

PRACTICAL COLOR THEORY

at Plaza Artist Materials 

Saturday, April 119:30am – 3:30pm    

$50 – all supplies provided

To register, contact Elizabeth at esanford@comcast.net

Learn the practical side of color theory! Begin by focusing on basic properties that affect the way color works in any medium. Discover how to see color more accurately and how to mix the colors you want more consistently. Find out how simplifying your palette can make color mixing a more rewarding experience.

Opening Tonight!

Reshaping the Shadows-Looking for Signs, detail, ©2014 Elizabeth Sanford

Reshaping-the-Shadows-Looking-for-Signs-watermedia on paper-22in-by-18in-by-8in-©2014-Elizabeth-Sanford
Reshaping-the-Shadows-Looking-for-Signs-watermedia on paper-22in-by-18in-by-8in-©2014-Elizabeth-Sanford

 

Backyard Food Chain, detail, ©Elizabeth Sanford

Backyard Food Chain, 9x7x5.5in, watermedia, ©2013 Elizabeth Sanford

 

Tonight is the opening reception for the Dogwood Art Regional Fine Art Exhibition! I’m honored that Mark Scala, chief curator at the Frist Center for the Visual Arts, chose these 2 sculptures of mine to be part of this show; it’s at the Emporium Center through April 25, so drop by if you’re planning to be in Knoxville this month!

Find out more here: http://www.theemporiumcenter.com/