A long weekend with Garth, friends and inspiration!

Elizabeth Schott · 11-24-2005, 01:39 AM

This past weekend I had the greatest joy to visit DC and see some great artist friends, this was also even better when Garth drove down to visit, plus artist Noble. The rest of the group were from my Ireland trip with Liberace. I thought I would post a few of the pictures to give you an idea of how nice and inspirational the visit turned out to be - there is just nothing like studying the masters for great lessons.

Here's a few snap shots! To follow; when we first met, hanging out in the Degas sculpture area, two of my other artist friends, Lesa Cook and Kevin Rechin:

Elizabeth Schott · 11-24-2005, 01:45 AM

Here are a few more.

One is from Rob Liberace's new studio, which is still under construction. Shown in this is Steve Smith who studies with Shanks, Lesa and Rob. The other is me trying to sneak out of Lina and Rob's house with just a few small things under my shirt.

Elizabeth Schott · 11-24-2005, 01:49 AM

Because of one shot of Noble which had some great mixed light, I was inspired to do an oil sketch when I returned home.

This is 9 x 12, oil on linen panel. 3 to 4 hours.

It was kind of hard to go wrong with such great subject matter. I am also using this to help me further work with losing detail in the dark areas. I am really trying to simplify this.

Thanks for looking, I hope Garth post some of his great images too!
Beth

Michele Rushworth · 11-24-2005, 12:23 PM

Nice painting, Beth. One of your best!

Thanks for posting the update on your DC trip. Sometimes it does seem like Seattle is a million miles away from everybody else!

Cynthia Daniel · 11-24-2005, 01:07 PM

I really like your painting, Beth!

Claudemir Bonfim · 11-25-2005, 06:03 PM

Great painting Beth. That's worth a place in Prado!

Terri Ficenec · 12-02-2005, 01:25 AM

Wow Beth! Beautiful fresh painting!