Pat Dews is one of my favorite workshop instructors. I own her DVD, ‘Designing Great Starts with Texture & Form” and I enjoyed just watching her work, She is so lively and creative that it is impossible to fall asleep watching it.
When I learned Pat was holding a workshop in Atlanta a few years ago, I quickly signed up. I was not disappointed. Pat stayed on “go” and demonstrated constantly all week long. I was exhausted, but pleased with everything she shared. She holds nothing back. I recently heard that she would be in Highlands, North Carolina, April 12- 16 at The Basocm. I understand they need a couple more students to make the class. Because of my health issues I cannot attend, but If you are near the area I highly recommend you sign up as you won’t regret it.
The painting above, “Sheltered View” is one of the pieces I created in a Pat’s workshop. The assignment was to take a very small portion of a photo and abstract it using monoprint techniques. My photo was part of an advertisement that featured a safari tent in the background.
I truly love this work! I could spend hours roaming its surface, discovering new crevices and fissures -- like topography maps. I have Pat Dews' book and re-read it several times a year when I hit a dead-end. Thanks for sharing, Eva!
ReplyDeleteI *Love* Pat Dews! I loved her class so much, I took it three times! She is amazing, has great energy and is she funny! She is a very generous instructor. I really like this painting you did in her class. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThis is a stunning piece. This Pat Dews sounds like one of those 'one in a million' instructors...fun, high energy with plenty of giving and guidance. Again this is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Kelly, Leslie and Blue Sky Dreaming for your comments. Yes, Pat is not only a fantastic instructor she is very caring person. Pat befriended me during the workshop. She personally pulled me out of a creative slump and kept me on track. I left the workshop with a a few paintings that I liked and one that received an award. Unusual for my workshop creations.
ReplyDeleteOh wow great painting. Such a cool assignment, makes me feel i wanna try this at once. But i will try it.
ReplyDeleteToo bad the workshop isn't in my area, it sounds great.
Sweet greetz, Momo Luna
Pat Dews is a friend of mine and yes, she is a lively enthusiastic terrific instructor. We actually taught workshops together a few years ago in North Carolina. great painting!
ReplyDeleteThank you Momo Luna. Yes, The Netherlands is little far from North Carolina, but Pat has two great books and her DVD is almost like being in her workshop. I hope you get one and try some of the exercises.
ReplyDeleteWow, Donna! I would have love to have been in your joint workshop. It had to be powerful! Thanks for stopping by and commenting.
ReplyDeletethis is a wonderful painting Eva and like you I would be so thrilled to attend a workshop offered by the team of Donna Watson and Pat Dews...what a joy it would be...thanks for mentioning the entrance point for 'Sheltered Views' a lot of great inspiration can come from that tip alone.
ReplyDeleteBe well.
This is absolutely beautiful! Fluid and textured, colorful and muted all at once. It's at though a light is shining in from the left. Stunning.
ReplyDeleteThank you Merci, I appreciate your kind words.
ReplyDeleteWelcome to my blog Dan. Thank you for your positive critique. The light was the desert view from the tent.
ReplyDeleteLove, love your fabulous creation. Thank you so much for sharing. I hope you will comment on my art site.
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Art by Karena
Thank you Karena, I'll pop right over to your art site now :O)
ReplyDeleteHey Karen, I haven't been able to open your blog. Maybe my connection is slow this a.m. I would love to have you join my followers. Thanks
ReplyDeleteA really nice abstract. Nice design and color harmony. An intriguing piece to look at.
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Thank you, Jean
ReplyDeleteDo you still have this painting? If so, is it for sale? :) I absolutely adore it ... especially the touch of turquoise that pops out. Well done!
ReplyDeleteYes, as a matter of fact I do1 I forgot what I was asking for it I'll have to check and see if I put it on the back of it.
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