The Critique Goes On

Molly had a conflict that didn't allow her to come to tonight's critique, but she did clean the place up earlier today, put some beer in the fridge, and texted her group of contacts to remind them about our meeting.  We had nine people show up, most bringing art.  Above is Ani's painting (shell), a piece that had evolved a bit since we saw it last April.  (At the top of the board are some drawings from Molly, but since she wasn't there, we didn't talk about them.)  Below are three proofs of Mary's latest woodcut, including one hand colored version.  Our group was impressed with how she's taken to the medium in the year since she tried her first woodcut.

Sheilagh brought in her latest painting experiment.  Like recent works involving encaustic and acrylic, this one (above) with a cold wax medium is applied in many layers, resulting in subtle rich colors.  Vince brought in his latest grid paintings (below), which continue his recent trend toward loose washes of color and unraveling shapes.

Jill brought in her latest mixed media digital prints, combining photos, paintings, and sculpture into finished images that relate to the collage pieces she's been bringing us for years.  Meanwhile, I showed my just finished St Pamphilus print, along with the earlier proofs.  Everyone agreed the changes I've made have improved it.  We also had three regulars show up  (Lisa, Tim, and TJ), bringing no art, but enjoying our refreshment table and and contributing opinions.  We were done with the critiquing early, so spent the last half hour snacking and talking about general art events in our lives.  A good time had by all.