Today marks the 4th weekend in a row that I have been motivated to paint. Here's a compilation of things that I have worked on, including....
Two small 5x7 canvases that I have been throwing extra paint on for many months now and then squish the two canvases together. Thinking maybe they can make bookends?
This painting, that used to be a purple horse that I decided I didn't like... Of course art is your interpretation of it, so I am interested to see if you see the same thing I did as I was painting it.
This baby shower gift for JJ's nursery... another giraffe to add to the collection!
This painting for G-Mo. (I know what you're thinking...haha. Last time I painted for a boy it didn't turn out so well but I went ahead and went with my inspiration anyway.) It's two canvases, but then I put four smaller canvases on each canvas. It's supposed to hang over his fireplace and then will evenutally go to DC with him when he leaves. I haven't given it to him yet, but am anxious to see what he thinks about it.
This painting just kind of evolved. A long time ago I painted something and had this extra orange paint that I slapped on a canvas that ended looking like some kind of bird. It taunted me for a long time and this weekend I finally got around to finishing it. It evolved into a very folk artsy looking bird (that was a little too scary in the beginning)... what do you think?
Then there was this painting... When I stopped at my favorite store this weekend to use some birthday gift certificates I went a little crazy. A couple of hundred dollars later I walked out of there with canvases, palate knives, and lots of paint - including three fluorescent colors. I love them!
Close-ups...
So - honest opinions... feedback appreciated, please.
Two small 5x7 canvases that I have been throwing extra paint on for many months now and then squish the two canvases together. Thinking maybe they can make bookends?
This painting, that used to be a purple horse that I decided I didn't like... Of course art is your interpretation of it, so I am interested to see if you see the same thing I did as I was painting it.
This baby shower gift for JJ's nursery... another giraffe to add to the collection!
This painting for G-Mo. (I know what you're thinking...haha. Last time I painted for a boy it didn't turn out so well but I went ahead and went with my inspiration anyway.) It's two canvases, but then I put four smaller canvases on each canvas. It's supposed to hang over his fireplace and then will evenutally go to DC with him when he leaves. I haven't given it to him yet, but am anxious to see what he thinks about it.
This painting just kind of evolved. A long time ago I painted something and had this extra orange paint that I slapped on a canvas that ended looking like some kind of bird. It taunted me for a long time and this weekend I finally got around to finishing it. It evolved into a very folk artsy looking bird (that was a little too scary in the beginning)... what do you think?
Then there was this painting... When I stopped at my favorite store this weekend to use some birthday gift certificates I went a little crazy. A couple of hundred dollars later I walked out of there with canvases, palate knives, and lots of paint - including three fluorescent colors. I love them!
Close-ups...
So - honest opinions... feedback appreciated, please.
7 affirmations:
I like the florescent ones, those are my favorite colors to paint in.
The G-mo one looks good, but it's hard to see detail.
I wish I had some sort of artistic inclination, but I just don't. I really like your paintings, though - I'm a big fan of lots of color.
hot toddy - yeah, its hard to see the detail but i took the paintings to him last night. the colors matched perfectly and he likes them. at least that's the answer i have gotten every time i asked... which has been a lot!
melissa - thanks. i like the color too... and texture. most of my stuff comes from experimenting with materials. its rare that i have a plan when i sit down at an empty canvas.
I love the last one with the neon colors. I have no idea why that is so appealing to me, but it is. I also dig the bookend paintings...
Good work, lady!
I love them all, but especially like the one of the giraffe :) It looks great hanging on the wall in JJ's room :)
So, what have you been up to? Long time no post chica!
We all want an update! An by we all I mean JJ and I and your other regulars :) What are you up to?!!!
Yes what are you up to? As much as I love your paintings...we need a change in blog scenery and hear about how you are! :)
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