My journey into the world of creating art.
Sunday, March 30, 2014
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Redbuds
While in Atlanta a few weeks ago for the first Spartan Race of the season, I was excited to see the redbud trees and the bradford pears starting to bloom. I love spring.
So, that first tree sighting, and a really nice card I saw on Pinterest, were the inspiration for today's 5 Minute "Masterpiece." I wish I had taken the time to tape down a border before beginning, but I only have so much time at lunch......
So, that first tree sighting, and a really nice card I saw on Pinterest, were the inspiration for today's 5 Minute "Masterpiece." I wish I had taken the time to tape down a border before beginning, but I only have so much time at lunch......
Monday, March 10, 2014
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Art Journal - Quick Painting
I took a few minutes at lunch today to make a quick painting for my watercolor journal. I spent February working a little bit with acrylics, so it felt good to be working with watercolors again!
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
I Sold A Painting
Its official. The world is coming to an end.
Someone bought a painting from me.
Someone bought a painting from ME!
I packed it up and put it in the mail today. That was a great feeling.
Someone bought a painting from me.
Someone bought a painting from ME!
I packed it up and put it in the mail today. That was a great feeling.
Sunday, February 9, 2014
Winter Fly Fishing
"They say you forget your troubles on a trout stream, but that's not quite it. What happens is that you begin to see where your troubles fit into the grand scheme of things, and suddenly they're just not such a big deal anymore."
- John Gierach
For the month of February I am being challenged to paint with acrylics as opposed to watercolor, and to paint bigger than what is usually in my comfort zone.
One thing I like about acrylics is the ability to keep layering the paint to cover up mistakes. I make a LOT of mistakes, so that comes in handy. However, I also make a lot MORE mistakes with acrylics, so I spend a LOT of time covering them up, even having to go back and re-do large sections.
Anyway, the theme this week was winter. So I decided to go with one of my favorite additional themes - fishing. I found a reference photo I liked and got to work.
I simply cannot, after a year of trying, paint fine lines with acrylics. It frustrates me to no end. Painting the fisherman, the fly rod and the fly line was a massive struggle. I've tried lots of medium and different brushes with no success. Maybe someday I will figure out the secret.
Despite the frustrations, I did thoroughly enjoy pushing myself out of my comfort zone, and I look forward to the next 3 weeks of paintings.
This weeks painting is on 11x14 canvas.
- John Gierach
For the month of February I am being challenged to paint with acrylics as opposed to watercolor, and to paint bigger than what is usually in my comfort zone.
One thing I like about acrylics is the ability to keep layering the paint to cover up mistakes. I make a LOT of mistakes, so that comes in handy. However, I also make a lot MORE mistakes with acrylics, so I spend a LOT of time covering them up, even having to go back and re-do large sections.
Anyway, the theme this week was winter. So I decided to go with one of my favorite additional themes - fishing. I found a reference photo I liked and got to work.
I simply cannot, after a year of trying, paint fine lines with acrylics. It frustrates me to no end. Painting the fisherman, the fly rod and the fly line was a massive struggle. I've tried lots of medium and different brushes with no success. Maybe someday I will figure out the secret.
Despite the frustrations, I did thoroughly enjoy pushing myself out of my comfort zone, and I look forward to the next 3 weeks of paintings.
This weeks painting is on 11x14 canvas.
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