Workshop with Andrew McDermott

 Its been a while since I used my pastels and what a treat it was to attend this last minute.  Andrew challenged us with complicated photos and interesting techniques.  Following along his demo everyone had a successful workshop. 

Voice and Vision presentation 2025

Voice and Vision; a collaboration of writers and artists. This years 10th anniversary at the new Inspire Library in Airdrie presentation.  This year I was partnered with Sharon. 

Here is the artwork and response to the piece we presented:

The writing: entitled "Blue" by Sharon

The response entitled "Transformation" by Tami Transformative- when I wear blue…

The story of a gramma who dressed one young girl in brown to match her hazel eyes and her sister in blue to match hers. Feeling dowdy in brown growing up the woman in this portrait discovers that freedom to choose is transforming; now she never hesitates to wear blue. The portrait is of woman, wearing a distinguishable blue blouse. She is absolutely glowing, confident and present; the look of strength.I hope to focus on the eyes without just painting a picture of eyes. I considered painting a close up of outstanding hazel blue eyes with realistic refections, but the story is about a woman and her demure. Her positive presence. I want to portray the natural beauty ofher both literally (as you see it) and figuratively (how she feels about herself). 

I hope you all see the beauty in yourself.