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We had a black model, Madison to paint from. Charles was a bit uncomfortable in sketching Madison because she was so pretty. He said, give me a scruffy ol' guy and I have no problem painting or sketching him, but pretty women are harder. Needless to say, he started his sketch over three times before he was satisfied enough to paint from. (That definately made me feel better- others in the class as well I surmise). Charles said make sure you have a 3/4 view of the model. For his first

This is the blog of Susan Avis Murphy, Maryland watercolorist, at the ARThouse studio in Sandy Spring.

Sarah Reid on Instagram: "Sketchbook by Charles Reid."

Portrait Painting in Watercolor by Charles Reid

I just couldn't get a hold of those white flowers in shadow! Value studies needed! Study book #7

Sarah Reid on Instagram: "Sketchbook. By Charles Reid."

Below are the postings I made when I took a Charles Reid workshop in the spring of 2009. I decided to put them all in a single post together, and predate them, as I got tired of seeing them take up so much room among my own things. however, I know that they are helpful to people looking for Workshop info, and I didn't want to get rid of them altogether. so....have a look TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2009 Charles Reid Workshop Day 1 The workshop is finished. It was exhausting. (I know, you non-painters…

With the weather again inclement it was decided to repeat yesterdays subject of a Flowers/Still Life arrangement. Before going any further I should have explained that the way his workshops are planned is that Charles paints, demonstrates and instructs, while Jane and Judy ensure that things run smoothly throughout the week. This isn't as straightforward as it sounds. For example the caretaker had said we must not get paint on the carpet, although there were plenty of marks on it already…