FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | NOVEMBER 2019 49
Mixed Media
Arts Class
This is the perspective of the artist of the month, John Baeyertz.
"My love of science fiction inspired me to create this drawing of
two spaceships racing past a giant planet and its moon. This picture
represents my efforts working in a medium new to me, colored pencils
on black drawing paper. Our instructor, Rob Kelman, challenges us to
try new techniques.
"The challenge for drawing was learning to reverse my thinking
about what is black and what is color.
"Rob also guides us to concentrate on seeing before you draw. He
says, 'If you can't see it you can't draw it!' However, if your theme is
space and the future, it's not easy to just pull up a photo to use. You must
see within your mind. It is a unique process. Then again, I must confess
I did look at more than one NASA photo before starting my drawing.
None were exactly like this drawing, but each had something I needed.
"You will always find a welcoming atmosphere at the Mixed Media
Art Class. If you have ever been inspired to draw, paint, pen & ink, etc.
I highly recommend this class. It doesn't matter your skill level, you will
be welcomed and might be surprised by your hidden artistic skills."
Classes are Mondays, 10 am to 12 noon, and/or Wednesdays, 6 to 8
pm. Classes are FREE to our residents. If you have any questions, call
Rob Kelman at (951) 992-9156. ~ Rob Kelman
Art by Artist of the Month, John Baeyertz
The Mixed Media Arts
Class has collectively made
a 2020 calendar using
images from within the Four
Seasons community. You
can purchase a calendar
for $10 by emailing
NormTheresaSchipske@
gmail.com or by calling Rob
Kelman, (951) 992-9156.
