I am tired of the cold and I want it to go away. Sorry, I have been busy and have not written in the blog for a long time. I did have good intentions.
Ever wondered what more you can do to teach someone how to look at Art?
Use the word: SEEK To seek means that you search for meaning or try to find something. S: See- What do you see? E: Evidence- Why do you say that? Describe the evidence that validates that answer. E: Explain- What decisions did the artist make? How was the work created? What do you know about the composition, techniques, colors, and proportions? How does that set a tone and send a message? Explain the artist's intentions. K: Know- What do you know? What else do you want to know? Extra: What do you think the intent of the Art is/was? What is the audience? What is its appeal/voice? When I graduated High School in 1973, I continued to work at the Public Library of Anniston. It was there that I met an amazing Artist and Teacher. She was and is Marion Freeman. She had reserved the auditorium for a display of her art as well as her students. When I walked in, I was immediately drawn to her work. Marion was amazing. She could perform "magic" with a pallet knife. I could never do anything with it like her.
I told her that I wanted to paint. She invited me to her studio and I began going to her studio in Weaver once a week. She let me explore Art my own way. She would watch, make suggestions, and ask questions. Marion was amazing. She had so much joy and love of Art in her work and in her ways. It is hard for me to explain it. Years later, even when I no longer went to her house to paint, we always stayed connected. She was a big fan. No matter what I did, she was a fan. I owe my start and love of painting to Marion Freeman. |
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