This spring I have been attending Workshops at Carole Mayne's Leucadia Studio.    It has been exciting to practice by learning about other artists and their techniques.

Fractured Fruit
8 x 10"
Oil on Board

Julie Oliver Ford's Fracturing process was the topic for this painting.    It was painted from life realistically then intentionally the lines and shapes were "broken" with a small rubber tool and then painted over.  It shows that by "fracturing" your painting you can actually create cohesiveness.  Here is a link to Julie's blog describing the process:   

http://juliefordoliver.blogspot.com/2013/02/after-fracturing.html

A study of a Maggie Siner landscape

This is a study of a Maggie Siner landscape.   Copying a photo of her piece helped me see how to simplify and let loose.   Her website is:
maggiesiner.com

14 x 11"
Tammy's Berm in Olivenhain
Oil on Board

I attempted to use what I had learned from Maggie to paint this landscape from a photo I took not far from my home.   I did loosen up a bit but there is more study to be done!

8 x 10"
Birthday Peonies
Oil on Board

8 x 10"
Carole's Larkspurs
Oil on Board

In these two florals I attempted to keep a looser style and use broken edges to unify the paintings.   Studying other artists is an excellent way to explore your own style!

As always, thanks for viewing my art.