An interesting thing about pastel: depending on the light, the colors in a pastel painting can change dramatically. I sat out in my side yard to paint. I sat in the shade looking into the dappled light on this cluster of trees and bushes and our bird bath. When I took the painting inside, I … Continue reading Jewel Colors
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What if I…
...tried to paint one of my line drawings really really big on canvas with acrylic paint? What would happen? Would it work? Would it turn out the same as the original sketch in watercolor? or turn out altogether different? I've done this before...many years ago. And I've wanted to return to this idea for over … Continue reading What if I…
My Susans
Alongside the fear of not making "good" paintings if I sit outside and paint, is the "block" of feeling like it has all been done before AND so much better than I. Who am I, the thinking goes, to presume that I could add ANYTHING to the reams of artwork painted of the outdoors. And … Continue reading My Susans
Searching…
I've been searching for something recently. The what & how of it is caught up in a longing I've had to draw/paint outdoors more. Every fall and spring this hits me pretty hard, yet I get stuck in the whole what-do-I-take, how-do-I-set-up, where-do-I-go?, will-I-be-safe thing. I'm aware these are all "blocks". In the past I … Continue reading Searching…
Trying out…
...new ideas. A trio of fun: dual tipped markers, watercolor, and soft pastel. Hmmm...
de la Fenetre
More rescued moments in the early morn, gazing out the window onto my backyard...peeks of the deck and wooden swing. Longing to be outside painting and drawing...watercolor? pastel? both? Ideas for ways of using media together are swirling around in my mind as I go through my days. I'll share as I play around with … Continue reading de la Fenetre
Rescued Minutes
"Rescued" a few minutes from my hectic, getting-ready-for-the-start-of-school days, by sitting on my back deck and playing around with pens, watercolor, and crayons. Perhaps it reflects the frenetic sense of my life these days...but it is still colorful and festive! My kids first day of school is the same as my first day of teaching, … Continue reading Rescued Minutes
My Mother’s Art
Some of you may remember this post about my mom. She paints gorgeous, medium to large sized oil paintings in both a traditional landscape style and in a more contemporary, abstract style. But when she works diminutively, her creativity is certainly NOT diminished! If you're lucky enough to receive a card that she's designed and … Continue reading My Mother’s Art
Sumpin’ Different
Another bouquet for you...a bit different from the last one and my usual continuous lines. The artwork of the artists at One Drawing a Day inspire me so much and I often try my hand at something like what I see on their blog. I love the varied line work (some thin, some thick, some … Continue reading Sumpin’ Different
Sunflower Mèlange
Here's a bouquet of sunflowers for you today! The original flowers were a gift to me, so I'm passing them on to you. I hope each of you visiting this blog, have a day bursting with color and beauty! P.S. I'm pretty sure that melange is spelled (in French) with an accent going the other … Continue reading Sunflower Mèlange