TONALIST PAINTING Lesson #1, Part 2 - Let's look at a Tonalist Painting in Terms of Composition

In Lesson 1 Part 1 Let's look at a Tonalist Painting in Terms of Composition 

We began examining composition in a Tonalist Painting.  In this lesson we continue looking at other design ideas.  

My goal is to get you to see the structure of the painting in terms of forms and shapes  and their patterns.  I am trying to get you away from thinking about the "objects" in the painting alone.

Great paintings begin with strongly designed structural compositions.

You see all the squiggles and lines I drew over the image to help you focus on the structural elements.  As a student my professors often had us look at paintings and then later real life scenes to identify structural elements that could shape a strong composition.  Through a great  painting we were instructed to identify the structural elements that the artist selected to build the composition.  That is why I want you to spend a lot of time looking at WELL COMPOSED paintings and NOT junk.

The next step is selecting elements when composing your own painting from life.  Which is more a story about editing out elements that confuse the structure and focus of the painting.   It is not about copying what you see. 

Composition is not just about  pretty elements  but rather about structural elements that lead the viewer EXCLUSIVELY  to the artists focal idea. What is the painting about?

 What is the viewer suppose to see and feel? 

 An unstructured picture well not have power to hold the viewer's focus.





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TONALIST PAINTING Lesson #1 Part 3 -How to approach making a Tonalist painting and how think like a Tonalist painter.

CLASS Schedule for the next two weeks......

This is a public announcement !

Midweek painting class this week and next week is at the usual time 12:30 to 2:30, Wednesday July 5 and July 12.  

Evening painting class this week and next is on Wednesdays 7 to 9 pm on  July 5 and July 12.  

I am back from PLEIN Air events till next event in downtown Milwaukee that begins July 15.

Check out the Judith Reidy classes blog on the  4th of July  for more  helpful painting concepts.

http://judithreidyartclasses.blogspot.com/?m=1

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TONALIST PAINTING Lesson #1, Part 1 - Let's look at a Tonalist Painting in Terms of Composition

Before I have you try making a Tonalist painting,

 I would like to help you learn 

how to analyze the composition in a Tonalist painting.

This seems like a simple painting in its elegance....but is it?

When I perused this composition I began seeing a pattern.

If you answer all questions you can earn 12 points or chances to win.

To answer the questions you will need to access a computer.

Artist Teri Canelle Eramo


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TONALIST PAINTING Lesson #1, Part 2 - Let's look at a Tonalist Painting in Terms of Composition

Midday and Evening painting Classes July 5 and 12 Schedule

This is a public announcement !

Midweek painting class this week and next week is at the usual time 12:30 to 2:30, Wednesday July 5 and July 12.  

Evening painting class this week and next is on Wednesdays 7 to 9 pm on  July 5 and July 12.  

I am back from PLEIN Air events till next event in downtown Milwaukee that begins July 15.

Check out the Judith Reidy classes blog on the  4th of July  for more  helpful painting concepts.

http://judithreidyartclasses.blogspot.com/?m=1

Win a weekend workshop! By Answering the blog questions improve your chances to win

Feel welcome to join me for Fourth of July Festivities in Hales Corners.  Just let me know when you are coming.

Some activities within walking distance.

Firecracker Four Running Race 8 am

Kiddie Parade my block  9:30 am

Car show all morning through 4 pm

Bed Races about 1pm

Big Parade 4:30 pm

Fireworks at dusk

Have a fun Fourth of July!

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Summer Class and Plein Air Paint out and Event Calendar

Hi there,

 I have busy class and plein air painting schedule this summer that I would like to share with you.  Sometimes you can paint with me.  It  is a  great opportunity for you to paint or observe painters Plein Air Painting.  

If you keep your eye on the calendar you will have a pretty good idea when the next class is or when the next paint out is.  And of course you can always call me.

Go to the calendar page link

This week's classes are as Follows....  

• Tuesday Evening, June 20, 2017, Plein Air Painting Class at 5:30 pm at the Trimborn Farm located at 8881 W. Grange Ave, Greendale, WI
• Wednesday Afternoon, June 21, 2017, Painting and Drawing Class at 12:30 pm at the Studio at 5121 South 84th Street, Greendale, WI 53129

Happy Painting.

Judith 

I had experienced a wonderful plein air class last week with Derek Davis one of the many fine artists at the Cedarburg Event.  I have much to share from him about how to approach plein air painting or really any painting. I hope to share that info with you this coming Tuesday at the informal paint out at Trimborn farm.  We start at 5:30pm and should be done well before sunset ....at least a good hour.  So make the time to be there.

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Judith Reidy I want to invite you all to the... Reception for Cedarburg Plein Air Event June 14, 2017 6 pm to 8 PM http://cedarburgartistsguild.com/pleinair.html Wednesday, June 14 – Saturday, June 17 Painting Exhibit and Sale Come to the Artist/Patron Party beginning at 6pm on June 14 at the Cedarburg Cultural Center [MAP] for the best selection. Also Open Thursday-Saturday, 10am-5pm. Visit often, as new paintings will be added as paintings are sold. There are many gorgeous paintings by many artists.  Here are a few of my paintings.  Enjoy!  And of course these all are available for purchase! Looking to see you there!!!!!!!!!   Copyright © 2017 Judith Reidy, All rights reserved. you expressed an interest in receiving info about Judith Reidy Classes Our mailing address is: Judith Reidy 5715 South 115th Street Hales Corners, WI 53130 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list