Though I was in the midst of prelims and stress, I really, really wanted to paint. And I’m so glad I did. I love the options that were provided to us to paint on: canvases, frames, little boxes, etc. Though I just stuck with a canvas and paper for this time, I also saw people making cute designs on their boxes and frames. I decided I just wanted to paint a landscape since I had been watching some Bob Ross videos earlier, and I decided to paint a sunset or sunrise over a river and the fall foliage. Since I had a lot of paint leftover, I made my second painting by using all the colors I had leftover. I really enjoyed doing this, since it didn’t require any precision or attention to detail and I felt more carefree making this painting. I didn’t try to blend out any streaks and just left it as it was. I decided I wanted to make this rainbow flow of colors some kind of water where something would swim in, and added in the little sting ray at the end. Now these two pictures are on my wall in my dorm!
Rose Scholars Fall 2018
Endless possibilities
Okay, wow! First of all, you’re remarkably talented! Both of the pictures you painted are just beautiful. I love how each one reflects the mood you were in. The first being inspired by Bob Ross videos, which are always wonderful, and your drive to paint, while the second was a result of left over paint and a carefree attitude. I was so sad to have not been able to attend this event since I find painting to be such a relaxing and stimulating activity. But, I am glad to see that it was a positive and beneficial experience for those who got to attend.
I love both of the paintings you did! I can sense the feeling of relaxation and serenity from both of these; I definitely think it’s important to make the time to do the things you love, especially when you’re stressed. Glad you got the reprieve you needed from this event!