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| Betty Crawford oil/canvas 20 x 16 x .5 |
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| Betty Wolfe oil/canvas 20 x 16 x .5 |
I have had the privilege this month of painting two women named Betty. Both Betties are fixtures in the Akron area arts community. Betty C. is a painter and frequent volunteer at Cuyahoga Valley Art Center....she is often the smiling face behind the desk. Betty W. is also a painter whose work is often seen at regional exhibits. These small works were created in my summer "Painting the Human Figure" class. The canvasses were pre-toned. That allows for a more finished presentation, even if the work remains somewhat unresolved due to the time constraints of the class. Both works consisted of 2-2 hour in classes live sessions and 1-1 hour session using a photo at home. This last session helps me to purify somewhat the flesh tones that have become muddied; to repair glaring drawing errors; and to consider rhythms utilizing hard or soft edges. I am happy with each one. And I also love the Betties.....
