Day 3 - Strada Easel January Challenge
I am participating in the Strada Easel January Challenge. Quite a commitment - a painting a day for 31 days! It has to be a subject that you are looking at. Not from a photo. And it must be painted AND posted that day! Currently there are 876 participants from all over the world. But as the days go by, people drop out. Five lucky winners from the remaining participants will be chosen at the end of the challenge and will get to select a Strada Easel of their choice!
The rules: Do a painting or drawing from life each day (i.e. a work of art done while you are looking at the subject from life-not from a photo or imagination). These subjects may include still life, interiors, figure, and landscapes.
This vintage lobster pitcher from my grandfather's house was a good subject for Day #3. I created a sketch and then painted it with watercolors. Not my main medium so it was good practice.
My Mom liked to research these items and would often attach a note about what she learned. This pitcher is Royal Bayreuth, made in Bavaria and my Mom did write a note about it. She said a similar pitcher that is slightly bigger has a value of $650 - $700!
Day 3 - Strada Easel January Challenge
I am participating in the Strada Easel January Challenge. Quite a commitment - a painting a day for 31 days! It has to be a subject that you are looking at. Not from a photo. And it must be painted AND posted that day! Currently there are 876 participants from all over the world. But as the days go by, people drop out. Five lucky winners from the remaining participants will be chosen at the end of the challenge and will get to select a Strada Easel of their choice!
The rules: Do a painting or drawing from life each day (i.e. a work of art done while you are looking at the subject from life-not from a photo or imagination). These subjects may include still life, interiors, figure, and landscapes.
This vintage lobster pitcher from my grandfather's house was a good subject for Day #3. I created a sketch and then painted it with watercolors. Not my main medium so it was good practice.
My Mom liked to research these items and would often attach a note about what she learned. This pitcher is Royal Bayreuth, made in Bavaria and my Mom did write a note about it. She said a similar pitcher that is slightly bigger has a value of $650 - $700!