Thursday Evening Critique Group Meeting

Acrylic "abscape". Started out as an abstract.

 Thursday night's critique group was very interesting and fun. We had a very good time and had lots to contribute to each others art work. People brought in one or two pieces and one person was new and didn't bring anything in. I bring this up because this is perfectly fine. We still all had lots to say and it's a good way to get use to the group and see what it is all about.
We are a friendly and non threatening group. The point of our two groups ( Monday and Thursday) is to say what each person thinks is good about the art and to contribute what that individual thinks might be constructive information that could improve that piece. It's then up to the artist to use that information or not. The most important part of the information is to not take it personally or to be defensive about it. It is a good learning experience both to hear this and to examine others work and be able to talk about art in this way.

Kelly's Cafe, discussion while looking at art.

Oil painting, plein air

Studying art before making comments.

Acrylic

Some things need a closer look.

Photograph

Photograph with textures printed on canvas

Acrylic pure abstract

Watercolor on gessoed water color paper

Acrylic

Photograph with slight sepia

Critique Group Thurs Night

 Wonderful critique group meeting at our regular meeting place. Kelly's Cafe is a nice comfortable and warm feeling for talking about our art. We can have a little something to eat or drink too if we like.

pastel by Lee Beuther

 Viewing the art first before contributing comments helps to organize our thoughts.

 Matting helps a lot to view a painting to talk about it even though it may or may not be finished yet.

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Monday, 6/11/2012 Morning Critique Group

Pastel by Georgene

This watercolor was painted by Dave from his imagination, and because he was recovering from in injury to his right hand, Dave painted this with his left hand.

Pastel by Lee (Coe Lake, Berea)

Georgene and Dave totally focused

Photograph by Bill (restaurant in Venice, Italy)

Pastel by Lee (North Park)

Dave, Bill, and Georgene solving all the world's artistic problems

Pastel of southern dunes by Georgene

Photograph by Bill using an experimental technique of multiple exposures

Although a small group, we had some lovely work to critique.  I think we all came away feeling we had  gained something from the experience.

Art at the Bank - Sharon Borror

Watercolor paintings by award-winning artist, Sharon Borror, are on exhibit at First Merit Bank through the end of April 2012.  Stop by and view these lovely, lyrical paintings.  They're sure to lift your spirits.

First Merit Bank

Old Mill Branch

3459 Center Road

Brunswick, Ohio 44212

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO

FIRST MERIT BANK

FOR ALLOWING US TO DISPLAY THE WORK OF LOCAL ARTISTS!
Photos courtesy of William Beuther Photography

Art at the Bank - George Britnell

"Hot Rod Ford"  Colored Pencil

"Early Morning Flight"   Watercolor

"Hannah B." and "Threshing Time"   Colored Pencil

"Stearmans"   Colored Pencil

"Auburn Speedster"   Colored Pencil

These are a sample of the artwork of George Britnell which is currently on display at First Merit Bank.  You are welcome to stop by and view the entire exhibit during regular banking hours. 

First Merit Bank

Old Mill Branch

3459 Center Road

Brunswick, Ohio 44212

 

A SPECIAL THANKS TO

FIRST MERIT BANK

FOR ALLOWING US TO DISPLAY THE WORK OF LOCAL ARTISTS!

Photos courtesy of William Beuther Photography