BIRD & BLOOMS
Watercolor Batik - 12x18
I recently taught a watercolor batik workshop where we painted birds and flowers growing on a white picket fence. I think we are all ready for a little springtime:)
TRANQUIL - Abstract Artwork
TRANQUIL
Acrylic on wood cradle board - 12x16x1
Occasionally I like to play around with abstract painting which is always harder than it looks. You can't rely on painting objects that people are familiar with like and apple or a tree so you have to ficus on the basic Elements of Design. Shape, line, color, value, texture and scale. And then try to make those elements interesting, balanced and cohesive.
I love the cool, calm colors of TRANQUIL and was pretty happy with the result. have you tried abstract painting?
I painted TRANQUIL using acrylic on a wood cradle board. The sides are painted black so it is ready to place on an easel or hang on a wall.
KOI JEWELS & Loose Painting
KOI JEWELS
Watercolor - 11x14
My goal is to paint as effortlessly as possible. To paint loosely, freely and with ease. The painting must still have good bones with a dynamic composition, strong values and pleasing colors. These things do take take effort but hopefully, the longer you have painted the more naturally those things will come and the more freely you can paint and enjoy the creative process. With a happy heart and a confident brush!
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Mixed Media Monday - HEART
HEART
Collage on canvas - 8x10
HEART is a mixed media collage using an eclectic mix of papers, images and stitching mounted on an 8x10x1/2 inch canvas. Images were carefully selected to create a unique piece of art invoking a feeling of old fashioned traditions. Random stitching was added to the collage along with an old button and the final piece was mounted on burlap and a gallery wrapped canvas that was covered in hand painted tissue paper. The final piece is ready to display by hanging on a wall, propped on a shelf or on placed on a small easel.
BOUQUET OF SUN - The Joys of a Sketchbook
BOUQUET OF SUN
Watercolor - 11x14
There are many benefits to keeping a sketchbook where you can try out color schemes, painting styles and composition ideas. You can take it with you outdoors to sketch, take notes and record your impressions of the day. Some pages will look like finished work while others will just be a collection of shapes, smudgy sketches and random blobs of color.
If you are feeling stuck in your creative journey or not in the mood to work on an 'important' piece then just pull out that sketch book and start playing. Or better yet, take it outside and look for inspiration.
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