Amazing student work

I am giving private lessons to a new high school student and he gave me permission to post this piece. I love the way the student was able to capture the various tonal ranges with just pen and ink, on the lilies and the lily pads, even the way the shadowing appears on the water under the plants. Truly an exceptional student!

I am excited to continue with these lessons and can hardly wait to see what he will produce once he gets a real handle on tonal ranges available with pencil and charcoal. Stay tuned!

One of my student's Zentangle work

One of my students allowed me to use this photo she took of her latest Zentangle. We were looking at some other zentangle houses and she made up her own. I love the whimsy, the bright colors and the smoke rings coming out of the chimney! Thanks, Ann!

Illustration Friday submission, theme: Exotic

Here is my exotic submission, a loving pair of Lovebirds! I drew these for my husband for our anniversary, which just happens to be Valentines Day! Drawn in colored pencils.

Zentangle Workshop

Well I had over 40 people attend the workshop! The studio was packed. Everyone seemed to be having fun creating. I gave everyone a small sample of some patterns I thought they would enjoy. The bottom right is an original pattern I call "elephant knees!"

Illustration Friday submission, theme is "tail"

Here's my submission. Drawn in colored pencil. You can buy the Christmas card here if you're interested: https://www.etsy.com/listing/84361080/reindeer-spotted-deer-christmas-card-5-x?ref=shop_home_active

I will be offering new Colored Pencil classes in February, 2014 if you are interested!

A free Zentangle Workshop and 2 art classes

Free Zentangle Workshop, Dec. 7, 2013

Seacoast Artists Association

225 Water Street, Exeter, NH 03833

(603) 778-8856  •  www.seacoastartist.org

Zentangles are miniature pieces of unplanned, abstract, black and white art created through a very specific Method from an ensemble of simple patterns on a 3.5-inch square paper tile. The process helps you to focus on each stroke and provides artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well being. The options and pattern combinations are boundless. Zentagles are fun to create for both kids and adults. I will go over the specific process with you and demonstrate some of the paterns you can use to fill in your individual tiles and show you how you can shade in or color your pieces.

2 hour workshop from 2-4pm on Dec. 7th, 2013, right before the start of the Santa Parade. 

January 2014 Zentangle Drawing Class

Seacoast Artists Association

225 Water Street, Exeter, NH 03833

(603) 778-8856  •  www.seacoastartist.org

This class is for those of you would like to learn to create Zentangles. Zentangles are miniature pieces of unplanned, abstract, black and white art created through a very specific Method from an ensemble of simple patterns on a 3.5-inch square paper tile. The process helps you to focus on each stroke and provides artistic satisfaction along with an increased sense of personal well being. The options and pattern combinations are boundless. Zentagles are fun to create and provide a source of peace and meditation in your busy day, while create beautiful art. I will go over the specific processes with you and demonstrate the paterns you can use to fill in your individual tiles. You will also be shown how to color your tiles. 

What to bring: Sakura Pigma Micron Pens, size 01 (0.25 mm). White BFK Rives Printmaking Paper, 26 x 40 inches, or a similar high quality sheet. We will fold and tear them into 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 inch squares durng the first class. For coloring your tiles: colored pencils & pencil sharpener or watercolors with a very tiny brush (size 0 or 1 works well), or fine tipped felt pens. A #2B drawing pencil and a gummed eraser. Minimum class size is 3. Class size limited to 7.

Class starts: Tuseday, January 7th, 2014, and runs 8 weeks, 10:00 to 12:00 pm. Cost is $135.00. 

To hold your spot please mail a check directly to:

Revelle Taillon, 26 West Pine Street, Plaistow, NH 03865. 

For more information you may call 603-382-3397 or email Revelle at rtaillon@comcast.net. 10% of each tuition is donated to the SAA Art Scholarship Fund.

Class will be taught by Revelle Taillon, member of the Seacoast Artist Association. She holds a BFA in graphic design and illustration and has been teaching for over 3 years. She has worked in just about all mediums. Revelle’s Blog has samples of her work and technique: www.revelleimagemaker.blogspot.com

January 2014 Drawing Class

Seacoast Artists Association

225 Water Street, Exeter, NH 03833

(603) 778-8856  •  www.seacoastartist.org 

Have you been frustrated because you never learned the tricks of the “drawing” trade? Have you painted for years but never really learned to draw? Time to learn something new? Something that will improve your hand-eye coordination, slow aging and grow your brain connections?  

Anyone can learn to draw with the tools I will teach you & lots of practice. Break down objects into their basic elements and shapes, see their edges, notice positive & negative space & composition. Blind contour drawing can enhance your understanding of how to render what you are looking at in a realistic manner quickly. Practise shading & start to understand perspective. Learn the dimensions of the human face and work on a self portrait. Make drawing practice an enjoyable part of every day and you will become comfortable calling yourself an artist! 

What to bring: Small sketch book for daily practice, black fine tip markers such as Staedtler pigment liners, 1 medium black marker, 3 colored markers or colored pencils (any colors), a ruler, a small inexpensive paintbrush, a  9” x 12” Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Pad, kneaded eraser, white plastic eraser, blending stumps, drawing pencils. Minimum class size is 3. Class size limited to 6.

Class starts: Tuesday, January 7th, 2014, and runs 8 weeks, 12:30 to 2:30 pm. Cost is $135.00. 

To hold your spot please mail a check directly to:

Revelle Taillon, 26 West Pine Street, Plaistow, NH 03865. 

For more information you may call 603-382-3397 or email Revelle at rtaillon@comcast.net. 10% of each tuition is donated to the SAA Art Scholarship Fund.

Class will be taught by Revelle Taillon, member of the Seacoast Artist Association. She holds a BFA in graphic design and illustration and has been teaching for over 3 years. She has worked in just about all mediums. Revelle’s Blog has samples of her work and technique: www.revelleimagemaker.blogspot.com

About my Learn to Draw class in Exeter NH, Oct. 29, 2013

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About my new Colored Pencil class in Exeter NH, Oct. 29, 2013

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