A few weeks ago I participated in a workshop by Iain Stewart. Before we embarked on the painting he had us warm-up.
As someone who played sports much of her life and taught fitness classes for more than 30 years, I am a strong believer of warming up before any physical activity. But warming up before paining? Well that was a new concept.
Iain had us paint a few sketches to loosen up the muscles, which was the same concept of warming up as I've been used to. He warms up every time before doing a structured painting. Warming up helps one mentally prepare to start painting. It will help activate the right side of your brain.
As someone who played sports much of her life and taught fitness classes for more than 30 years, I am a strong believer of warming up before any physical activity. But warming up before paining? Well that was a new concept.
Iain had us paint a few sketches to loosen up the muscles, which was the same concept of warming up as I've been used to. He warms up every time before doing a structured painting. Warming up helps one mentally prepare to start painting. It will help activate the right side of your brain.
Who knew that warming up for painting was a thing and had benefits.
In the past week, I finished my painting of silver and crystal.
Then I spent countless hours examining and cropping some of the many photos that I took of my last bouquet of peony flowers. Here is how this painting is progressing. I can't wait to add the dark background to have those lit peonies pop.
Have a great week,
Danielle
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