Jan (from Kahlotus), Greg, and Jim met this morning in downtown Kennewick to sketch, draw, paint the Methodist church on Dayton and Kennewick Avenue.This church, first dedicated in 1906 and rebuilt in 1923, was orginally constructed on land donated by Howard Amon in 1902-3. It has witnessed the development and evolution of Kennewick from its infancy to its present day, near megalopolis standing - the stories it could tell!!
Before we started sketching, we were able to go inside the church and view it's many old, and gradiose, features. When we entered the sanctuary the stained-glass windows popped right out us, especially this morning with the light of the sun streaming through them.
A bit chilly outside to begin, but as the breeze abated some, temps warmed and we had another great outing. We do wonder sometimes where all of you are, but as Jan said, "they don't know what they're missing." These sessions really are so much fun.
I'm here! I'll be there on Saturday (unless it is raining, blowing or snowing). Yes, I am a Fair Weather Plein Aire Painter (Draw-er). Unless, of course, we can get INSIDE the church - THAT would be interesting as well...
ReplyDeleteI'll be there! As long as ther is nice weather! I'm with Nancy on that!
ReplyDeletePlease don't stop doing this even if there are only 3 people there. The weather will get nicer and the pull of spending time drawing (even if other things sometimes get in the way) will become a habit that cannot be broken. It is a sweet, meditative, talent building, social affair. We are so, so very lucky to have a group like this in our area!
ReplyDeleteI had a absolutely great time! We all must keep this up! I have trouble when it is cold out so do not participate with out side activities on those days. But from now as long as weather permits, I will be there! Otherwise maybe I can find an inside spot, this is so helpful to my growth as an artist! You who do not participate should rethink this. It is so great!
ReplyDeleteJim, I love your sketch with color! The stained glass windows, very effective! WOW! LOVE IT!
ReplyDeleteFantastic sketch Jim! I like the steps you showed, and how you progressed through the stages =) Awesome perspective!
ReplyDeleteIt would be so flippin' fun to do this. Will be joining you someday. Still working on my "I-don't-sketch"-ism.
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