Out of the dark and into the light (New Models & Artists)

Hello again from the other side of creation, yup that's right we have gone beyond. Many of the artist involved with The Art League of Daytona have been working hard to overcome some bad habits and grown as illustrators. Their strides toward perfection have become ever shorter. I am so proud of the class I get to mentor and these talented people are not only independent thinkers and creators, but genuinely good people; and that my friend is hard to find.

So, first things first; although I have been crazy busy and I haven't posted for awhile the figurative class stills trudges on. We have had many new models and were blessed with a couple that posed so professionally and sturdy that I can not thank them enough for the inspiration. And that my friend is the keyword "Inspiration"; it was given to many of my students and as you stroll through the images you too will be amazed.

One of our tremendously talented students was awarded the "Carl Steinsieck award for the Figurative Exhibition" this was painting that Carson Kapp created from one of our models; truly inspirational. The show is located and judged in St. Augustin Florida a tremendous artistic town. Another artist gained a complete show at the Hammock's Gallery located in Hammock Dunes, Palm coast Florida. The show was tremendous allowing for a complete view of the artist works. Both are extremely talented and offer a great work ethic, something that me so proud to be apart of their journey.

 The above image is from Carson Kapp "Carl Steinsieck award for the Figurative Exhibition"

The above image is from Masha Tidy and her wonderful show at the Hammocks Gallery

The real blessing is in the class' movement, so many of the artist were given new challenges and they met them with strong design skills and imagination. To guide such a class is truly a gift. Many of the artist started to come out of their shells as they discovered new ways and techniques to guide their creative hand. This is a beginning of a dramatic transformation from wanting to draw the human form to actually tackling the endeavor.

 Cassadie draped and planking nicely.

 Strong lines and bold shapes for the human form.

 Above Carson, Thom, and Leona are hard at work with Cassadie's form

Cassadie is subtle and strong we will definitely have her back.

Below we have a tremendous artist who just blew me away with her talent and technique "Leona from Daytona".

 Bob form UCF "if you see this I need your email the one I have is wrong"

 Pat has such a great technique and eye she really shined with the amazing Ali, this model was tremendously professional.

  Veena sat patient and precise for these artist to distinguish her profile and 3/4's portrait

Exciting time in this Wonderland

Hello again well what should I say. I am (at times) just to busy. Yet, I always love being apart of this fantastic inventive journey that all my students allow me to share. 

Some ingenious happenings are going on here and we have had new artists join us along with new models. They are demonstrating crazy talents and wonderful emotions. I would like to give a tremendous “shout out” for the models... we ask so much but they accommodate. We as artist only see our composition we sometimes do not take into account the ability of our subject matter. 

The artists have grown leaps and bounds and as we get closer to our Summer showcase the skills are abundant. Mediums have changed the paper has become better quality and the artist have become fearless. I truly am blessed to share in such intensification. Some of the gifted artists have delved into uncharted territory when it comes to style and idealization. As you see in the following pics the technique has grown from basic to a complete balance, there is still growth to be had. Yet, the work ethic is there and of course the challenge has been accepted. They are truly my blessing. 

Please take a look and as always the future holds much, much, more revelations.

Scott 

 Tom has been a wonderful addition to the class showing tremendous style and work ethic.

Less time in gestures leads to overall success

Another week in Wonderland and another wonderful model. Karen was terrific she gave strength with attitude and an emotional connection with style and grace. Although the class was small we able to capture several positional composition. Karen allow us to illustrate a continuous flow of light and power.

The artists were also challenged with less time for gestures averaging between 2-3 minute sessions. Also I challenge the artist to use a memory technique by only glancing at the subject and then turning the opposite way to create their design. They excelled; such talent within the class. We welcomed a new student and she was super talented.

Wonderful and inspiring class.

First week back in Wonderland-Amanda and her belly.

After along break we meet again. I hope the holidays found everyone safe and sound I hope they did not eat as much as I, can you say GYM. After being away from the studio so long I start to get bored and antsy. My wife constantly wants me out of the house when this happens. Yet, the weather was terrible and there I sat at the computer either designing or painting. Now that we are back for another of creativity all seems right with the world.

For the first week back I wanted it to be inspiring and special and Amanda our model allowed for this to happen. She is 5-6 months prego and petite cute and full of life. The Artist ate it up, we hope to get her back for one more round before she looses her round. We were able to adjust the lights to give her some great contour shadows and wonderful ramping when it comes to value and highlights. 

The mediums were mixed again from graphite to paint with structure sizes varying from large 20"X32" to small 8"X11". Although we had a three week break you could not tell there was any lapse in learning. The artists again impressed me to no avail and they continue to make me look like a brilliant teacher. Thanks to all and enjoy the images taken.