Bobbi Boyd, Watercolor Artist and Instructor: Amanda Waiting

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Amanda Waiting

Amanda Waiting, Oil on Canvas 24" x 32"

I have always been attracted to the patterns of light that come through a window. When my friend Amanda was sitting there in all those lovely pools of light, I knew I wanted to capture it. I had been reading a book published by the Getty Museum on a pastel painting by Degas called "Waiting". Inspired by the mystery and ambiguity of that image, I let Amanda's pensive expression let the viewer imagine the story.

1 comment:

Karen Deborah said...: if I was Amanda I'd have to buy this!!! WOWZAS; January 16, 2012 at 10:35 AM

Class schedule

Private tutoring available 75.00

Upcoming class at Lost Pines Art Center

Van Gogh, Dreams of Japan

1-4:00pm; ($40, supplies provided)

Many of us are familiar with Van Gogh’s iconic paintings, but some may not know how much he was influenced by Japanese art. After seeing several Japanese works in Paris and other areas of Europe, he modernized his style with bright colors, 2 dimensional figures, and symbolic portrayals of the world. Instructor Bobbi Boyd is back for another Art Getaway class, and will show you Japanese art through Van Gogh’s eyes. Each student will complete a simple image in watercolor, in the style of Van Gogh.

This is an all level art class, with no art experience required. All supplies are provided, ages 16 and up are welcome.