Digital Art

I took advantage of attending a class at the Apple store.  The focus was on the software Procreate.  You can use other applications such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Fresco, Corel Painter, etc. to create art.

Below is the progression of outlining a flower and then applying layers to add more color.  In the end, I displayed my finished picture in front of the class.   😁~ JM

Chalk Pastel and Watercolor

 Using watercolor as a base, add pastel to create dimension, texture and to modify the color.  Edgar Degas experimented with this in the below painting, "Two Women".  Click on this article that explains Degas's process.

Below is my experiment of watercolor and pastel. ~ JM

Collage of watercolor with pastel added in geometric design.

Art Deco - 100 Years

 When I was reading the art magazine, Galerie, it was a delight to read the article "Celebrating 100 Years of Art Deco".  (Click here to read the article.)   This stirred up wonderful memories of a recent visit to South Beach Miami where Ocean Drive is lined with Art Deco buildings and has an Art Deco museum.

The above-mentioned article list Art Deco exhibits in the U.S. and in Europe.

"The movement came to prominence in 1925 at the International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts.  Art Deco is known for its blocky, strong geometric forms."

Below are a few pictures when I took part of an Art Deco tour in Miami.  ~ JM