Here we are, already into in 2022. The Coronavirus has changed forms a few times already and seems to have become a constant in all our lives, waxing and waning like the moon but nothing very pretty about it.
We’re all living out our lives the best as we can, beginning to come out of our cocooned lives somewhat. We artists seem to have done pretty well, in the sense of a fulfillment of our art, in letting out spirits still soar, albeit under this specter of threat from a disease, and now a new unspoken threat of war (Ukraine & Russia).
Let us pray and it ends soon amicably.
February 2022 started with something exciting for all of us….an online Demo/workshop by our favorite artist, Milind Mulick. It was so inspiring and mesmerizing to watch him paint. I was fascinated by his thinking process, as he did his quick thumb nail to determine the composition, the balance of colors and the harmonious palette! It was like magic unfolding before our eyes!
Art challenge 2022, with artists ‘creating’ new art every day was another such pleasure. Challenging though it was, in these times when our domestic duties have increased with no outside help to do basic cleaning etc. I know it must be even more challenging for younger artists who also have tend to their children.
As artists, we are constantly searching for new ideas, new techniques and opportunities to try these out, for that is how we grow as artists.
Let’s now look forward to another demo by Milind Mulick which has been scheduled for the month of April, when we learn about Composition as seen through a great artist’s eyes.
Meanwhile, let’s all keep creating and growing artistically. Spring is around the corner to give us all plenty of opportunities to capture its slendour.
Keep safe, keep drawing, painting, sculpting….whatever gives you joy.
Here are some samples from the Workshop and the 2022 Art Challenge.
