My students are doing very good work. I can line up 12-20 studies by them done in class, and they are all different and they all have supreme potential.
Do you know when you are painting well?
Do you know when you are in trouble?
Do you know when it’s time to take it up a notch with your work?
A few weeks ago I had an idea for a class where I would have all the students work the same size; 18×24.” So… after we laid them all in we could put each students painting in my 24k gold leaf frame. Then I could show them that it is not enough to paint well, you must package it well for the galleries too. Meaning no dark thick signatures , no cheap frames, no cardboard canvas.
We started a Tuscany painting that day and everyone got “it.” Everyone had a strong start and proudly I put each and every students painting into the frame from my studio. A professional, beautiful frame. And we took the time to discuss the importance of each frame choice. Especially since some of my students recently getting new, great gallery representation and the others soon will. I pointed out how a gold leaf frame will elevate ones work and how an inferior frame will bring you down. Which way do you want to go?
Needless to say as a teacher and educator it was a fine day for me. Sometimes teaching can be so rewarding. I feel it was an important class for my students too, because they saw the future, they saw their own potential as artists. The had the chance to see their good efforts elevated with the fine framing.
Sometimes when you are spending money, you are actually making an investment.
Next advanced oil painting class starts June 29, 2009 at the Cape Cod Art Association
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