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Thursday, April 20, 2017
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It's past the Witching Hour. Too early to get up for work. Mind running. (Yes, I know... I'm supposed to meditate to help with that. I know.) Since I'm up, I visit my canvas friends.
A shot of the Dioxizine Purple featured on the canvas on the right. I've had more than one art instructor tell me, "Don't use Dioxizine Purple." "It's garish." "It's unnatural." "It will take over your whole palette." Don't tell me not to do something. I'm stubborn. I'm going to do it just to spite somebody.
I do what I want.
Mixing black from a limited palette. Alizerin Crimson, Sap Green, and Ultramarine Blue. This makes a cool (blue-ish) black with a ratio of 3 parts Alizerin, 2 parts Sap, and 6 parts Ultramarine. This black is also the base for all my greys and it works as a toner when used in small amounts to cut back the brightness of a color.
In other news, I got a new job. Pretty much the same as the old job, but better. I have just a couple of weeks left before Summer Break from school, and I'll have news of a gallery show coming soon.
Two large canvases that may or may not be companion pieces. I think they look great together. The one on the left is black and grey. The right is Dioxizine Purple and grey. Each canvas is 24" x 48".
I do what I want.
Mixing black from a limited palette. Alizerin Crimson, Sap Green, and Ultramarine Blue. This makes a cool (blue-ish) black with a ratio of 3 parts Alizerin, 2 parts Sap, and 6 parts Ultramarine. This black is also the base for all my greys and it works as a toner when used in small amounts to cut back the brightness of a color.
In other news, I got a new job. Pretty much the same as the old job, but better. I have just a couple of weeks left before Summer Break from school, and I'll have news of a gallery show coming soon.
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Beginning Eleven
Part One
I wanted something a little different with this painting so I began by drawing some large shapes on the canvas with a colored pencil. Charcoal smears, but colored pencil disappears quite easily under the acrylic.
I like the colors of it already so think I will keep this painting rather light and use a lot of blending techniques for a soft, flowy feel.
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I wanted something a little different with this painting so I began by drawing some large shapes on the canvas with a colored pencil. Charcoal smears, but colored pencil disappears quite easily under the acrylic.
I like the colors of it already so think I will keep this painting rather light and use a lot of blending techniques for a soft, flowy feel.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Painting Eight - Love You FIVE-ever
Part Three
My daughter uses the expression "five-ever" to mean even more than forever.
The last touch ups here are the addition of some bold maroon at left, a wash of very light black at the center (black vs. grey here because the white is opaque and will totally cover over the detail underneath), a small amount of gold paint at the top and right and white to emphasize the main 5.
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My daughter uses the expression "five-ever" to mean even more than forever.
The last touch ups here are the addition of some bold maroon at left, a wash of very light black at the center (black vs. grey here because the white is opaque and will totally cover over the detail underneath), a small amount of gold paint at the top and right and white to emphasize the main 5.
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Friday, January 20, 2017
Painting Six -- Fascinator
Part Three
I wanted to keep this a monochrome painting and I'm happy with this result. I didn't add a lot from the previous painting.
Liquid white and liquid black (black that I mixed from Ultramarine Blue, Sap Green, and Crimson, blended with Matte Medium and water) were splattered on with various palette knives.
See The beginning of this painting here, and the mid-stage here.
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I wanted to keep this a monochrome painting and I'm happy with this result. I didn't add a lot from the previous painting.
Liquid white and liquid black (black that I mixed from Ultramarine Blue, Sap Green, and Crimson, blended with Matte Medium and water) were splattered on with various palette knives.
See The beginning of this painting here, and the mid-stage here.
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Thursday, January 19, 2017
Beginning Ten
Part One
Another in the series using scales stencils. I did a time lapse video of this painting and posted on Instagram. (You'll have to tell me if you can view that. I have no idea if the link will work.)
I think the fact that almost everything is neutral color keeps this from looking too busy.
A light wash of Burnt Umber is applied and allowed to dry. Purple scales are added with a large stencil then warm grey is used for the smaller scales stencil. Black marker for the marks along the right and left edges, then light grey is washed over much of the painting.
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Another in the series using scales stencils. I did a time lapse video of this painting and posted on Instagram. (You'll have to tell me if you can view that. I have no idea if the link will work.)
I think the fact that almost everything is neutral color keeps this from looking too busy.
A light wash of Burnt Umber is applied and allowed to dry. Purple scales are added with a large stencil then warm grey is used for the smaller scales stencil. Black marker for the marks along the right and left edges, then light grey is washed over much of the painting.
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Tuesday, January 17, 2017
Beginning Eight
Part One
Sometimes an artist uses art to work through a problem she is having with some other part of her life. The number 5 and I have a love-hate relationship. I won't get too existential talking about my relationship with numbers. The shape of the number 5 just doesn't always compute in my brain. A bit of dyslexia with that particular number, I guess. I just have to stop and think before I write it,,, every time! That is why the 5s here are all directions, swirling around with lots of confusion.
I started with a large black paint marker for hand writing the marks and some of the 5s. I also used several stencils with paint, and a gold paint marker. After all the marks were dry, I sprayed the painting with a clear coat to set everything because I was afraid that subsequent paint would lift off the markers and make mud. It may not, but I didn't want to take the risk of losing all the bold lines.
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Sometimes an artist uses art to work through a problem she is having with some other part of her life. The number 5 and I have a love-hate relationship. I won't get too existential talking about my relationship with numbers. The shape of the number 5 just doesn't always compute in my brain. A bit of dyslexia with that particular number, I guess. I just have to stop and think before I write it,,, every time! That is why the 5s here are all directions, swirling around with lots of confusion.
I started with a large black paint marker for hand writing the marks and some of the 5s. I also used several stencils with paint, and a gold paint marker. After all the marks were dry, I sprayed the painting with a clear coat to set everything because I was afraid that subsequent paint would lift off the markers and make mud. It may not, but I didn't want to take the risk of losing all the bold lines.
30 in 30 Blog.
Sunday, January 15, 2017
Painting Six Continues
Part Two
Half way! I can't believe I am half way through this challenge. This is the furthest I have made it in the challenge for some time. Life just always seems to get in the way and I feel a lot of pressure to complete a painting each day. Giving myself the freedom to just work on art and share my process has made this challenge work much better for me. A friend asked me what I wanted to accomplish through the challenge and my answer was simply to paint more. I actually did very few paintings last year and maybe that was because I felt too much pressure to complete... but completing wasn't actually the issue. The issue was not starting.
Liquid white and liquid black are added for interest. I was thinking I wanted a bit of a monochrome painting this time and I like the lightness of the background but I may have to visit this painting one more time before it is complete.
I haven't talked much about the sizes of the paintings I have been working on this month but all of them have been either 24" x 24" or 18" x 24". Large paintings compared to those I have done during previous challenges and I have enjoyed these larger works, however I'm running out of storage space for these guys! Ha!
See the beginning of this painting here.
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Half way! I can't believe I am half way through this challenge. This is the furthest I have made it in the challenge for some time. Life just always seems to get in the way and I feel a lot of pressure to complete a painting each day. Giving myself the freedom to just work on art and share my process has made this challenge work much better for me. A friend asked me what I wanted to accomplish through the challenge and my answer was simply to paint more. I actually did very few paintings last year and maybe that was because I felt too much pressure to complete... but completing wasn't actually the issue. The issue was not starting.
Liquid white and liquid black are added for interest. I was thinking I wanted a bit of a monochrome painting this time and I like the lightness of the background but I may have to visit this painting one more time before it is complete.
I haven't talked much about the sizes of the paintings I have been working on this month but all of them have been either 24" x 24" or 18" x 24". Large paintings compared to those I have done during previous challenges and I have enjoyed these larger works, however I'm running out of storage space for these guys! Ha!
See the beginning of this painting here.
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Saturday, January 14, 2017
Painting Five Continues
Part Two
The streaky areas of blue and grey have blended together here and virtually disappeared. It wasn't the effect I was after but I still like it.
Liquid white and liquid black are splattered and allowed to somewhat blend together. Crimson accents are added for interest.
See the beginning of this painting here.
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The streaky areas of blue and grey have blended together here and virtually disappeared. It wasn't the effect I was after but I still like it.
Liquid white and liquid black are splattered and allowed to somewhat blend together. Crimson accents are added for interest.
See the beginning of this painting here.
30 in 30 Blog.
Friday, January 13, 2017
Painting Four Continues
Part Two
Sometimes I want art to be gorgeous and sometimes I want it to be creepy. This one is kind of creepy and I like it. I haven't decided yet if it's finished or not.
A bit of Burnt Umber in the lower right with lots of water. Then streaks of Crimson are added.
Stepping back it looks a bit like a scary yellow and white cat is thinking about doing bad things while you are sleeping.
See the beginning of this painting here.
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Sometimes I want art to be gorgeous and sometimes I want it to be creepy. This one is kind of creepy and I like it. I haven't decided yet if it's finished or not.
A bit of Burnt Umber in the lower right with lots of water. Then streaks of Crimson are added.
Stepping back it looks a bit like a scary yellow and white cat is thinking about doing bad things while you are sleeping.
See the beginning of this painting here.
30 in 30 Blog.
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Painting One Needs A Name
Part Four
Wrapping up Painting One. When I'm driving to work pre-dawn, I listen to music and just kind of let my mind wander. Sometimes song lyrics catch my attention and I note them for painting names. Here are a couple of possibilities:
"Complication"
"Don't Expect an Easy Answer"
"Burn Out Bright"
...Or maybe you have a suitable name. Let's hear it.
Black was dry brushed over the area left to bring out the texture from the fork marks. Then liquid black was added around the areas of white for visual interest.
See the beginning of this painting here. And some mid-stages here and here.
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Wrapping up Painting One. When I'm driving to work pre-dawn, I listen to music and just kind of let my mind wander. Sometimes song lyrics catch my attention and I note them for painting names. Here are a couple of possibilities:
"Complication"
"Don't Expect an Easy Answer"
"Burn Out Bright"
...Or maybe you have a suitable name. Let's hear it.
Black was dry brushed over the area left to bring out the texture from the fork marks. Then liquid black was added around the areas of white for visual interest.
See the beginning of this painting here. And some mid-stages here and here.
30 in 30 Blog.
Saturday, January 7, 2017
Beginning Four
Part One
I really enjoyed how quickly the previous painting came together. I wanted it simple and was very satisfied with the result. I'll try again to keep the design simple here.
Yellow, medium tan and light tan are applied with a large brush.
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I really enjoyed how quickly the previous painting came together. I wanted it simple and was very satisfied with the result. I'll try again to keep the design simple here.
Yellow, medium tan and light tan are applied with a large brush.
30 in 30 Blog.
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Through the Mist
Through the Mist
The chilly air of Autumn touches the water that has been warmed by and through the summer sun. Like a gentle kiss that grows a passion in the heart. The heart grows until it is ready to burst. The nearly bursting heart touches the mind and the mind reels.
14" x 18" Acrylic and oil on stretched canvas.
The image on this painting continues around the sides of the canvas so it can be hung as is, or framed if you desire.
Buy on Etsy
The chilly air of Autumn touches the water that has been warmed by and through the summer sun. Like a gentle kiss that grows a passion in the heart. The heart grows until it is ready to burst. The nearly bursting heart touches the mind and the mind reels.
14" x 18" Acrylic and oil on stretched canvas.
The image on this painting continues around the sides of the canvas so it can be hung as is, or framed if you desire.
Buy on Etsy
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Buttercups
30 Paintings of Comfort and Joy, Number Twelve
Painting flowers and abstract are wonderfully enjoyable to me. I got a two-for-one deal here.
I am obviously pining for Spring with these last two paintings. Winter can be lovely to paint and I may try a Winter landscape but I'm already ready for warmer days. I did take a walk last night (trying to get in those 10,000 steps). It was dark and chilly and the walking path was quite clear of other people, if a bit slippery. Don't worry tho- I had my flashlight and reflective vest so I made my attempts at safety, anyway.
I am having some trouble with my lighting again so some more experimentation is in order, I guess. Forgive me for the shiny areas.
"Buttercups"
6" x 6" oil on Gessobord
This painting is available through Daily Paintworks Auction.
Painting flowers and abstract are wonderfully enjoyable to me. I got a two-for-one deal here.
I am obviously pining for Spring with these last two paintings. Winter can be lovely to paint and I may try a Winter landscape but I'm already ready for warmer days. I did take a walk last night (trying to get in those 10,000 steps). It was dark and chilly and the walking path was quite clear of other people, if a bit slippery. Don't worry tho- I had my flashlight and reflective vest so I made my attempts at safety, anyway.
I am having some trouble with my lighting again so some more experimentation is in order, I guess. Forgive me for the shiny areas.
"Buttercups"
6" x 6" oil on Gessobord
This painting is available through Daily Paintworks Auction.
Saturday, July 5, 2014
Daddy's Girl -- SOLD
"Daddy's Girl"
Captured at a 4th of July parade. These two were having a grand time. Kids are this small for such a short time. It was wonderful to see them sharing this day.
"Daddy's Girl"
9" x 12" oil on linen covered board, unframed.
This painting is SOLD
Captured at a 4th of July parade. These two were having a grand time. Kids are this small for such a short time. It was wonderful to see them sharing this day.
"Daddy's Girl"
9" x 12" oil on linen covered board, unframed.
This painting is SOLD
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Cage Free Series 006, 007
"Winter Couple" female and male Cardinal
This couple is in my yard all winter. My lovely neighbors feed them. I tried a feeder but the squirrels tore it up almost immediately and that was the end of that.
Male Cardinals have quite a sharp call and I can always tell when they are in the hedge directly below my window. I often try to sneak a peek but if they see any movement, they are gone.
"Winter Couple"
Each is 6" x 6" oil on gessobord, unframed.
This set is available through Daily Paintworks Auction.
This couple is in my yard all winter. My lovely neighbors feed them. I tried a feeder but the squirrels tore it up almost immediately and that was the end of that.
Male Cardinals have quite a sharp call and I can always tell when they are in the hedge directly below my window. I often try to sneak a peek but if they see any movement, they are gone.
"Winter Couple"
Each is 6" x 6" oil on gessobord, unframed.
This set is available through Daily Paintworks Auction.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Spring Breeze
Spring Breeze
A slightly abstracted floral.
I have lots of flowers all over my yard. Some are cultivated and some grow wild. The white flowers in this painting are the flowers from wild blackberries. They are full of thorns and the petals are so delicate they fall off with the slightest touch. They say an artist has to suffer for their art well I certainly did with plenty of pokes from these flowers.
"Spring Breeze"
9" x 12" oil on gessobord, unframed
This painting is available through Daily Paintworks Auction.
A slightly abstracted floral.
I have lots of flowers all over my yard. Some are cultivated and some grow wild. The white flowers in this painting are the flowers from wild blackberries. They are full of thorns and the petals are so delicate they fall off with the slightest touch. They say an artist has to suffer for their art well I certainly did with plenty of pokes from these flowers.
"Spring Breeze"
9" x 12" oil on gessobord, unframed
This painting is available through Daily Paintworks Auction.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Something For My Valentine
"Be Mine"
Chocolate hearts and flowers for Valentine's Day.
We are snowed-in again in the East. I'm not sure I'll even get out to get hubby a birthday gift. He is my Valentine-Birthday boy. Good thing he likes chocolate hearts.
I hope your Valentines gets you something really special.
"Be Mine"
6" x 6" oil on gessobord.
This painting is available through Daily Paintworks Auction.
Chocolate hearts and flowers for Valentine's Day.
We are snowed-in again in the East. I'm not sure I'll even get out to get hubby a birthday gift. He is my Valentine-Birthday boy. Good thing he likes chocolate hearts.
I hope your Valentines gets you something really special.
"Be Mine"
6" x 6" oil on gessobord.
This painting is available through Daily Paintworks Auction.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Awake
Crocus in Snow
After my own long Winter's Nap (which I needed after 30 paintings in 30 days!) I thought of Crocus. We don't have a lot of snow any longer but it's still rather cold. Even so, I saw new buds of grass peeking out in the yard, and I'm beginning to get cabin fever. The Crocus in my yard should start coming out soon and it's always a pleasure to see them. The squirrels dig them up and plant them in other places, so I'm always surprised wherever I see them.
"Crocus in Snow"
6" x 6" oil on gessobord
This painting is available through Daily Paintworks Auction.
After my own long Winter's Nap (which I needed after 30 paintings in 30 days!) I thought of Crocus. We don't have a lot of snow any longer but it's still rather cold. Even so, I saw new buds of grass peeking out in the yard, and I'm beginning to get cabin fever. The Crocus in my yard should start coming out soon and it's always a pleasure to see them. The squirrels dig them up and plant them in other places, so I'm always surprised wherever I see them.
"Crocus in Snow"
6" x 6" oil on gessobord
This painting is available through Daily Paintworks Auction.
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