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Sue Pelletier Class

This was my first class with Sue Pelletier.  If I see her teaching, I will sign up for the class in a heartbeat.  Why?  Because it was amazing.  Her class was very well paced.  Her teaching style was relaxed and informative.  She showed me supplies I have used before, but now I know a new way to make art.  Like plaster of paris gauze.  I’ve used it for mask making with the kids but now I can make  clothes out of them! It was incredibly messy – doing it outdoors was a good move.  It was also incredibly addictive.  Best part – we didn’t wait for the gauze to completely dry before we started on the painting.  Immediate gratification.  So many possibilities, so many options.  So much excitement.  This project was about the layers – forgiving layers.  At different stages I wasn’t sure about where it was going or I just didn’t like something it would be changing soon.  As each layer went on it interacted with those before it – completely changing it.

We started with the plaster and made the dresses.

More collage and color on the dresses

This is where the dresses are now.  I have more to add, but that will have to be at a later time.  Here’s a closer look at the texture.  The dimension just makes me happy!

 

 

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  • Cynthia October 22, 2011, 12:35 pm

    Oh, WOW. Your dresses are simply gorgeous!! I love the texture and the colors and the movement!

  • Katrina Rollings October 24, 2011, 10:38 am

    These are wonderful!! Love all the texture and colour. Thank you for your nice comment on my blog. I love your art and will be back again!

  • Anne October 28, 2011, 2:56 pm

    Wow – I really love this. The texture, the shape, the look, the colours. What a beautiful job!!

  • Anne October 28, 2011, 2:58 pm

    ps – thanks for visiting today and stopping to comment. I so appreciate the feedback 🙂