44 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | JUNE 2020
This is the perspective of the Artist of
the Month, Linda Ra: As I hunker down
in my house, avoiding crazed toilet paper
shoppers and their possible virus droplets,
I searched for something challenging and
creative to occupy the infinite hours, minutes
and seconds of my day. But who's counting?
Fortunately, Rob Kelman, our art instructor in
the Mixed Media Art Class has continued with
direction and encouragement, albeit virtually.
This painting was a challenge for me, as I've
struggled with depicting foliage. But, nothing
ventured nothing gained. It's not like I don't
have some extra time to practice. As Rob says,
"if you can see it, you can paint it."
I studied the photo from which this is
painted and practiced mixing the yellows,
oranges and reds. I am now happy with the
results. Thank you, Rob, for your input. Our
lives become enriched in many ways when
we experience tragedy, chaos and confusion.
We are bound to come out of this with a new
view on life and what it has to offer. When the
world is once again open for business, consider
joining us in Mixed Media Art Class. It will
challenge and enrich you and provide you
opportunity to express some of the emotions
we've experienced in the past few weeks. I
miss my fellow artists and look forward to
seeing what they've been up to.
Mixed
Media
Arts
Classes are normally on Mondays, 10
am to 12 noon, and/or Wednesdays, 6 to 8
pm. There is a nominal $5 fee per person,
per session. We look forward to our return
to the Arts & Crafts Room at The Lodge. If
you have any questions, call Rob Kelman
at (951) 992-9156. ~ Rob Kelman
Just in case: Check with your club contact to confirm meeting place, date, and time.
