The fourth day started the same, picking out a photo, this time of a market scene or a scene with one or multiple people in it. Efren also offered out sketches of market scenes so there was no colour reference. Again with the idea of building on the skills from the previous three days, I chose a sketch rather than a photo. After a coffee, toast and fruit, Efren again started with a demo with one of his sketches. He drew then blocked in the colour in a market scene. It is really fascinating to watch how quickly and with such ease that he can accomplish this. We then went to do the same thing from our chosen reference. I chose a market scene with people, buildings, awnings and plants so I could practice and learn from all of them. If you get a chance to take a class/course from Efren, I would highly recommend it. I am putting my name down for a watercolour class next year, that should be a another real challenge! https://www.artinmexico.com/artists/ https://sic.gob.mx/ficha.php?table=galeria&table_id=56 https://www.facebook.com/artefrengonzalez/?locale=es_LA Top left and middle: 2 of Efren's sketches. Top right: Efren's demo painting drawn and blocked in. Bottom left: Efren's demo Bottom right: My painting as Efren is critiquing it only making the crosses bigger this time and adding the light under the table. While the critique is going on, we are enjoying tequila or a glass of red wine. Lovely way to relax and end each day. I went home with 2 wet paintings, one in my front bike basket (resting on my arms) and the other in my left hand and biked home at lunch over cobblestones, paved and dirt roads. I did the same at the end of the day with day 3 and 4 paintings. Happily the paintings and I made it home safe and sound. "El Paseo Del Domingo"
20" x 16", Oil on canvas #20029224
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