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jama painting concurso, painting on glass, Pencil drawing, postes con colores, restaurant decor, Timeout for Art: Drawing comes first, urban art
“Drawing is the basis of art. A bad painter cannot draw. But one who draws well can always paint.” (Arshile Gorky)
Jama Ecuador – 05/June/2013
The past week found me totally immersed in art projects and in society! The post-painting competition stretched from Saturday until Monday evening, and several of the most dedicated artists continued painting after sunset! Tapping into the pre-Columbian designs of the Jama Coaque Indians, the street artists displayed strong drawing skills.
We’ve lost power three times in the past week, so I have had little computer time. Two nights ago while giving a watercolor lesson to a prize winner, we lost power as well! We resumed the lesson by candlelight! I also left my sketchbook in a friend’s truck last week, so the evolving leaf drawing is MIA!
With the art competition finished, I am now helping my friend Silvana and her sister Vania jazz up their restaurant while Momma and Papa are out of town! Tapping into strong drawing skills, we drew the designs on glass and meticulously painted the black outlines – three times! With a good map in place, the colors flowed effortlessly!
Playing catch up from lack of internet, I will post last week’s drawings when I am back home on the river. Silvania, Vania and I are looking forward to another day or two of painting! Do you think that ‘Momma’ and ‘Papa’ will be pleased?
johnandmarylivingitupinecuador said:
I’m sure they’ll be pleased, how could they not..the paintings bring out smiles 🙂
Alastair said:
I didn’t get the chance to do the sigil last week, I’ll try and do it this week. Well, I did do one, but it was really out of proprtion
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OyiaBrown said:
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bentehaarstad said:
So much creativity. Lovely to see! 🙂
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cindyricksgers said:
Lovely work all around! That egret is fantastic!
LuAnn said:
Beautiful work by everyone. I love the colorful posts.
adinparadise said:
Wonderful pics, Lisa. the painting on glass is amazing, and those street artists are brilliant workers. 🙂
fotograffer said:
Lisa, what a great thing you are doing. It’s seems to be taking on a life of its, just as you had hoped. Fantastico,
Mary said:
Beautiful Egret drawings – I’m partial to the one with the filled in background, lets us enjoy the wonderful Egret. Amazing to see so many of the young people enjoy painting the poles – so creative. Momma and Papa will be surprised and so happy to see the beautiful art – love the butterflies.
1cruzdelsur said:
It is always good to get to your blog and see how artwork done with pleasure and joy. Bravo for art there and you share with us.
Un gran saludo para ti Lisa…
Carlos
Jueseppi B. said:
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Howdy Ms. Z, I missed you, hope you’re having some fun.
Penny L Howe said:
Lisa, lovin’ this, (post painting and your art lessons there with others) my “happy for you” envy just grows each time I read, (view) your latest post! The interaction with the people and the immersion in art, just excellent my friend! 🙂 xx
Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
thanks, penny! i’m painting at the restaurant while patrons com in and sit at the just-painted tables! it’s so great to witness the transformation!
i’m on my way to your post now.. thanks so much so much so much!!!!
z
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Dominick S. said:
I notice there is no graffiti on any buildings…so great that the community is behind this as a positive creative outlet.
Amy said:
They are talented! Brian did a great job 🙂
Gemma said:
They can’t help but love it! I would sit and eat at those tables any day! Nice work, as always, Liza (and friends) . What kind of paint did you use on the glass? I’m always willing to try something new. (And it will look like the work of a novice, but hey! Ya gotta start somewhere. 😉
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Mary said:
Hi Lisa, I’m late today but here is my updated “Gentle Compassion” drawing for Thursday http://oilpastelsbymary.com/2013/06/06/thursday-drawing-gentle-compassion-2-update/
This is a great exercise and really has forced me to focus – again, super idea! Have a good evening.
travelerlynne said:
Wow! Of course they will like it. You and Sylvana are on a mission and what a great friend you are to her. So much encouragement.
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soumyav said:
lovely one! i just finished helping my son do an Indian form of painting,he did the drawing part ,but could not do the fine ones of the paint form..
thirdeyemom said:
Wonderful Lisa’ 🙂 I’m finally getting back into the swing of things and reading my favorite blogs. Love the art!
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hughcurtler said:
You have boundless energy and produce beautiful objects. Well done! (But I disagree with Gorky: if one is color-blind one cannot paint, even if she can draw! Painting takes an eye for color — as you have shown countless times.)
Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
ja! one of my sons is color blind, and yes, his drawings were always strong but his use of color was always …. strange. when we realized later that he was color blind, then i understood why he’d return from the garden with a greenish tomato and not a ripe one!
because of his red/green color deficiency, i am more aware of being blessed with the ability to see (and paint) in glorious color!
thanks, hugh. am on my way for the third day of painting at the restaurant. we’ve had an amazing time, and i look forward to sharing those photos soon.
hope it’s a good day for you, and thanks – as always, for being there for support!
z
pommepal said:
Those paintings are just amazing and I know Momma and Poppa will really love the art work you have created for them. You have got me going on the sketching I have been promising myself I WILL take my sketch book with me, but it needed just that extra encouragement to make me DO IT…
Here is this weeks sketch.
Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
your post is amazing! wow! you drew that quaint old church, photographed it and then drew it again! we learn so much when we draw or paint something a second time. we know the subject better, and we analyze it in more detail.
thank you so much, and it’s a joy to look over your shoulder each week!
lisa/z
pommepal said:
Thanks Lisa for giving me this challenge
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Doris said:
Lovely drawing, like the back dark background againts the white, bravo!
wow I wish we would do this to our post, great idea and great art, here is my drawing
http://miartedoris.wordpress.com/2013/06/07/wild-untamed-salvaje-e-indomable/
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Rewired and Retired in Nicaragua said:
A day late..but I have company and we’re exploring our island through fresh eyes. This week’s Timeout for Art: http://retirenicaragua.wordpress.com/2013/06/07/timeout-for-art-death-supports-new-life/
Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
hey! i hope that the weather’s being kind to you and your guests. the (my) post is made each thursday, but it’s there to prompt others to draw – any day of the week is fine with me!
jacksjottings said:
Here are some past and a present drawing and a few thoughts.
Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
Jack, your post all but made me cry. My heart all but burst as I admired your beautiful drawings paired with well-articulated thoughts….
It’s lovely, absolutely lovely!
Z
jacksjottings said:
Your comments are an inspiration. You and your blog are an inspiration the way you get people involved in art projects. Artists make the world a better place with their pictures, music and the many other mediums.
bluebrightly said:
I love what you’re doing for your community. Its great to see all those hands involved in beautifying the streets together. And I appreciate your decision to simply state that you lost power 3 times…and continue from there. No need for pity here! Lisa notices the loss, for sure, but doesn’t let it stop her. Beautiful egrets!
Playamart - Zeebra Designs said:
ja! i brought a couple of hand-painted rounds of bamboo to show silvana’s family how they can transform with bright paint. in good daylight, there were many flaws – the work was sloppy, and i reflected then added, ‘Oh yes, I painted those while using a flashlight!” I had truly forgotten…
z