March Critique Group

One week after the originally scheduled date, the March critique group met in the Studio tonight. As always, an interesting night. We had 7 artists this time around, all showing art in various stages of progress. The top photo shows Jane's painting and some of Molly's printed pieces on plastic, part of a collaborative installation. The second photo includes a doodle-inspired pencil sketch from Tim, two still life painting from Guido, Harriet's sketchbook pages from pubs in Ireland, Mary's large bee block and rubbings taken from it, and my current tattoo boardwalk block.

My piece was the first one discussed tonight. I explained the idea, and sought suggestions as to how to show a boardwalk connection. My idea of showing a little bit of Asbury's boardwalk was debated- Jane pointed out that while they would make an attractive addition to the composition, those not familiar with the landmark buildings might not realize that they are part of a boardwalk, or at least this specific area. Some other suggestions included other boardwalk/coastal architecture (general scene, lighthouse), the interior of a tattoo shop (store sign, stuff on walls, figures silhouetted against the exterior light), or changing the attire on the woman to something more beach appropriate (bikini top, cut-offs, beach tag). Gives me some things to think about. Everyone else got some good feedback on their pieces, so it was a productive and fun session as usual.