Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Abstract Fun

This one is called Wave Form. It's on an 8" X 8" canvas board. To be honest, it's much more interesting in person because it has some slight 3D aspects that are not apparent in the photo.

I am also working on painting some containers. Starting with paper mache boxes, I am using layers of gesso, paint, and gel medium to add color and durability. I hope to photograph some soon. The first one I did was the color of my daughter's dog, Sharky, so I put silver letter stickers on it to spell out her name, sealed it, and gave it to my daughter to be a memory box. I also did one in black with interference paints that turned out pretty. Now I'm working on a blue and gold, a lipstick pink, and another black. I'm also working on two wooden boxes with handles, both black, with interference paints. Will try to photograph soon.

Finally, I am on a major horse kick. In addition to the winged horses I am (still) cranking out, I have started painting model horses and little horse statues (wood and plastic). The one I am working on now is wood and will be painted/haired as a palomino (though the color is too bright to be realistic, it is intended to be more decorative than representational). My mom just asked me to paint her rocking horse that her grandfather made for her when she was little, and I am really excited about what is sure to be a very involved long-term project. I still remember and very much love my great-grandpa, and have several treasures from him, but to work with something he made with his own hands will be an unprecedented privilege. So my current work can be practice for this much greater project.

Sunday, September 14, 2008

Flying High


Well, I think they are improving with time, don't you? Last night I pulled out the old horse books and started studying anatomy in earnest, and that is sure to help some more. My brush work is shaping up as well. I have some more abstracts, but didn't get good pics last night (must try again today). It's true what they say.....put more miles on the brush, and you're sure to gain skills! So back to my brushes I go. I sure do love my art life now that the perfectionism is gone for good. Even when I screw up, I just chalk it up to experience and keep right on painting. No stress, no anxiety, just fun and lots of paint on my hands. What a relief!

Monday, September 8, 2008

New Stuff





I'm making more progress with photos, although I had to toss a bunch because they were too fuzzy. These are not perfect either, but at least give you an idea of what I've been up to. I particularly like the grey unicorn with the dark purple wings. That turned out really well for some reason.


Still painting and painting and painting and having a good time.....