First lesson part 1 by Fiona Phipps

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It's looking great Fiona. You are so brave a very exciting project

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Sun 04 Jan 19:15:36

Very good luck with your course, Fiona - it is always good to extend on's knowledge and it looks as if you have an exciting time ahead of you. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

Posted by Thea Cable on Sun 04 Jan 20:10:27

It's very kind of you to say it looks okay Dennis, as I know, I'm not great at drawing, it's my weakest point I think. Thank you for your support and I hope to do better.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Sun 04 Jan 21:02:30

New Year, a new project! All very exciting Fiona!

Posted by Sarah Bottjer on Sun 04 Jan 21:07:30

Thank you Thea. I think having a change now and then does fire up your inspiration a little, even if it's in your normal medium. Just having a change of subject or experimenting, as in your great idea of one-liners proves, it can be very rewarding.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Sun 04 Jan 21:23:40

Happy New Year Sarah! Have you got anything new planned for this year?

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Sun 04 Jan 21:32:46

Hi Fiona, Happy New Year to you too . Thanks for asking about my plans for this year :) I have already started workshops on the Internet with Richard Robinson who lives in New Zealand. He works in oils and acrylics and I very much like his paintings and the pallette he uses. Well worth a look Fiona , let me know what you think :)

Posted by Sarah Bottjer on Mon 05 Jan 06:20:58

Looks like you have started off very well with this drawing Fiona, an interesting composition, can't wait to see results in colour.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Mon 05 Jan 08:52:48

Happy New Year, Fiona! Off to a good start, I see! Your description of the process sounds intriguing. You've tackled the shapes marvelously.

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Mon 05 Jan 10:40:10

Sarah reply sent to your site. Thank you Carole and Seok. Seok, intriguing it is, in fact some of the 'speak' went straight over my head!Lol.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Mon 05 Jan 16:38:21

This class sounds good Fiona. Looking forward to seeing the oil painting. Never done any oils myself, but maybe one day....... I'm glad you are enjoying yourself.

Posted by Jennifer Alsop on Mon 05 Jan 22:08:55

Ooh, exciting times! A painting course! I look forward to seeing how you get on... Paint the unexpected... the other students?

Posted by Amanda Bates on Mon 19 Jan 22:04:56

Amanda, that's really funny, the tutor says much the same thing. The unexpected is very welcome in his art. It is exciting!

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Tue 20 Jan 12:16:02

Hang on Studio Wall

13/04/2015

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No, it isn't in oil, that comes later after my drawing assessment. The class is held in the drawing (apt) room of an early Victorian house, beautiful original architectural features, and furniture to match. Now the tutor has seen my drawing skills he's probably wishing he'd charged me a couple of quid more!Lol. Subjects must be painted from life with the unexpected to be included......draw/paint as it is, bones and all, especially if the composition is good and there is mystery and unanswered questions in the picture, for the viewer. I found it really difficult to concentrate, a little nervous of what was expected of me. I managed two studies from this first class and I must say after the second one I felt at ease and enjoyed myself thoroughly! Thanks for looking, even though it isn't that exciting.A little clear viewed large.

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