This past week I had the honor of leading Art in the Barn, with PAAM. Art in the Barn was a one day event for artist's to paint in the historic barn where Hawthorne taught painting at the turn of the century. Art in the Barn is part of events held in the Hawthorne barn which includes concerts and lectures involving the arts in Provincetown. The month long events are conducted through a non profit organization called Twenty Summers.
More than twenty artist's attended. I set up six simple still life stations and gave a short talk about Charles Hawthorne and the legacy he left to the art world.
The teachings of Hawthorne is about making simple color sports and not being so concerned about the drawing. "Get the color right and you will see how little else you need". Paint the common place in a beautiful way.
Painting in the barn is a unique situation utilizing the great light that pours through the studio. One light source is created through the main large window, creating strong dramatic effects.
While the Artist's took a break for lunch I set up a model in the north light. I gave a brief demonstration before setting everyone up to paint around the model.
It was an inspiring event that reminded us of the fundament thing that Charles Webster Hawthorn instilled in his students making Provincetown truly a world class Art colony.
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