Fred Rawlinson at ALA meeting

Last night's Arkansas League of Artists meeting was amazing. I've never been so impressed by a guest. Not only is his artwork amazing, but it's down right entertaining to watch him make his art. He has a fun personality, probably because he has fun making his art. Infact, he only teaches workshops. He doesn't sell his art or enter competitions anymore. Fred Rawlinson does exactly what he enjoys.

All that is very inspirational, but the most inspiration I got out of his demo, was the speed he completed paintings. My chiropractor keeps telling me that I need to change mediums, so that I don't bend my neck. I can't bear the thought of leaving watercolour, even though I used to paint in oil. Some of his methods I could use to try to speed up my process, which would create less neck strain.

If you ever get the chance to take one of his workshops, then please do. If I had had the money and a better back (uncomfortable chairs), I would have taken it in a heartbeat. I can't go into great detail, but he had so many new tricks, things I never would have thought of, atleast not to use them in watercolour.