Figure Study
by Liana Yarckin
Late Lunch
by Liana Yarckin
Call me last minute Liana. I lucked out and got to take Tom Francesconi's workshop at the last minute. I knew I wanted to take it earlier in the fall, but, I thought my schedule was too busy so I did not sign up. Then, the morning before the workshop I emailed asking if there was a spot for me, if so it was meant to be. I was so happy to open the response with the words, "it was meant to be, we had a cancellation."
Not only is Tom an awesome artist, he is really a great teacher. The light bulb went off for me so many times in his 3 day workshop. The above two paintings I did in his class. I had a lot of "likes" on Late Lunch on my facebook page, less on the figure study. Ironically, the figure study is what sings to me and what I am striving towards. My husband asked why do I want to paint like that. I am really attracted to the light in the painting. My eyes keep moving around completing the picture in my head and never getting tired of the things I see.
I do like Late Lunch, too, however, in comparison to the figure study above it, my eye just keeps going to the figure study. Do you have any thoughts? Which one are you drawn to, if any?
Have a great week. I appreciate eveyone's thoughts and emails.
Deux belles aquarelles aux couleurs douces et lumineuses.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Olivier. I appreciate it.
DeleteI loved the figure too. Its very loose and has some kind of character. And the light in it is also awesome. Good job Liana.
ReplyDeletePrabal, thanks so much. I love your work and value your opinion.
Delete"Late Lunch" is very beautiful, with these colourful flowers and the white umbrellas on the dark background. It has a lovely atmosphere about it. But you are right, the figure study is a gem! It is so expressive and the colors are so delicious. You used stronger darks and left pure white, which makes the figure really pop. You are right to be very proud with it!
ReplyDeleteBlaga, thank you so much. I am going to go look at your blog right now. Your insight make me curious about your work.
DeleteHello Liana:) I love them both but my favorite is the figure study! Love the light and the colors. It's much more spontanious. I love it!
ReplyDeletethank you, Renate. This means a lot to me coming from you and your artistic level.
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