Open studio with color!

Dianne Gardner · 10-28-2006, 01:19 AM

We have an open studio once (or twice sometimes) a month in my studio. About six of us get together. We've been doing this for over four years now. I originally started out having my models wear costumes and over the years they use their own creativity and come up with their own personas. They really look forward to modeling and ask me to schedule them in. Its always a surprise and tons of fun to see what they come up with.

Traditionally we have a pot luck lunch and I always put on a crock pot of soup that day. Everyone brings a little bite to eat. Its a joyous occasion!

These both are 18 X 24 oils.

Mischa Milosevic · 10-30-2006, 08:41 PM

Dianne, I like these very much in many respects. They have so many possibilities. Good for you!

Dianne Gardner · 10-30-2006, 09:33 PM

Thank you very much for looking and commenting Mischa. I appreciate and value your comments.

Dianne

Chris Saper · 10-30-2006, 10:25 PM

I am so impressed with the scope that you go for in these sessions!

Excellent work,

Dianne Gardner · 10-30-2006, 11:15 PM

Thank you very much Chris! Your comments mean a lot to me as I admire your work very much. I keep your book close at hand when I am painting.

Dianne

Alexandra Tyng · 10-31-2006, 11:01 AM

Dianne,

Not only does this look like lots of fun, but also it's a great way to be imaginative about poses and settings that could lead to new ideas when faced with commissioned work.

As always I admire your fluid, light brushwork and colors. The painting of the "cowgirl" is my favorite because of the strong composition, the sense of personality, and the richness of the shadows.

Dianne Gardner · 10-31-2006, 11:15 AM

Thank you Alexandra. That means a lot to me coming from such a great artist as yourself! Thank you!

Dianne