Learning More New Things

So here is my first attempt at Pears.  Hmmmm.
It was hard.  Partly because I did not have the proper supplies.  I have a grand supply of acrylic paint - but not heavy body acrylic paint (which is apparently thicker and covers over other layers more effectively).

The process for this little painting was to start with looking at shapes and shadows and then paint those basic areas with a very dark paint.  Fine so far.  Then you use other colors to use the initial sketch as a base - and color over it.

That is where the problem occurred.  My paints would not cover the dark initial layer.  Hmmmm.  A challenge!!  How to proceed?

So I looked at the supplies that I did have - and added some gesso to the paint - and it worked pretty well.  It eventually covered.  I really did learn a huge amount by trying to add the right colors in the right places and to "see" the shades and shapes.  And I am happy with this for a first effort.  But I have a whole new respect for people who paint pears!!

And here is the last lesson.  A "loose sketch of a hummingbird showing motion".  Again hmmmmm.  I don't do "loose" very well.  It is apparently (for me at least) an acquired skill.  I will definitely try this again.

Overall - a GREAT class.  I learned so much about supplies and tools and about ME.  I can't wait to try some of the new techniques on drawing a face.  I'll let you know how it goes.