Roselly's Drawing & Painting: Carolyn Anderson's Workshop

Last April I was lucky enough to be able to go to Carolyn Anderson's workshop in New Harmony, Indiana. I wasn't crazy about the long drive from Arlington Heights to this place, but, in the end it was worth it. I'd do it again next year if I can secure a spot. I probably listened to the same songs from different CD (within my reach while driving) about 10 times each, I listened to various kind of radio stations along the way which made me thankful that I had access to NPR, I listened to nothing but my own breathing (which was pretty boring, unless your breathing can play a Chopin's composition), I made phone calls when my GPS took me through back roads that didn't want to end (I've seen enough cornfield now) and I still felt that the 7 hour drive was too long.

The workshop was wonderful. Carolyn was a good teacher although at times I couldn't really understand what she meant (I probably day dreamed a lot, too).

Here are some of the pictures from the first day demo:

Setting up the light, which was very important. Carolyn used professional photographer's lighting Camlight/Socanland which has 3200K-5600K color temperature with dimmer etc (all the bells & whistles which comes with the high price). The background was a simple black fabric.

The first half hour of the demo Carolyn made lots of markings for the features' placement on canvas. She used linen mounted on foam board (about 12x16).