The Moon and a Memory
       March Moon , pastel, 10x8"  $125, unframed          Artists have been painting from memory forever! I completed a memory painting this week. I started with a painting that I did for a class demo (that I really didn't like!) I  washed it off and was left with a ghost of the original image. It  reminded me of the view from my bedroom window at 2 AM when I see the  moon as it lights up the night. (I don't see a lake from my bedroom, but  I wish I did! So I put one in!) One of my favorite painters who  tried his hand at painting from memory is Vincent Van Gogh. I watched an  incredible documentary today about his life and his art that I would  love for you to see. Van Gogh - Painted with Words . Every  word spoken by the actors in the film are from the writings of Vincent  and those who knew him. Benedict Cumberbatch takes the leading  role as  Vincent (He is an amazing actor!)     Homework Challenge!   Watch  Van Gogh - Painted with Words      Make  notes of things he...