Gary and I went to a one person show for the work of Sharon Harris, potter and painter, at the local college this evening. Unfortunately I didn't bring my camera upstairs. On the way out near my car I saw this magnolia flower and got my camera and took a photo; it was so beautiful. Recently I've been trying to decide whether to take an acrylic or watercolor class at the local art center. I have an urge to do painting with color in a medium other than clay slip or glaze.
Before our wine tasting party I quickly covered two canvases with a contemporary design and hung them to fill out the art on a blank wall in our home. Much to my dismay someone at the party asked where I'd gotten the two matching paintings because he liked them. One person labelled them with the title 'pinball machine' which is a actually a great name.
I'm too shy to show the twin paintings here, but I thought I might as well encourage myself along those lines and see what happens. I've actually been thinking about painting on canvas since before we left California, but never had the time or materials to purse it. I did my first acrylic painting back then and it was so large (50 x 60 inches) it wouldn't fit in our packing without damage, so I left it on the wall. Gary and I have missed that painting ever since. Now I'm thinking I might devote a bit of time to some painting to see what happens.
yes....PAINT!! and please don't be shy about showing us your work. i too have been itching to paint. there really needs to be more time in a day!
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking of trying watercolors and bought myself a set for Christmas. Now that I'm settling in here again, I'm going to give it a try. I'd love to see your twin paintings, please do show them! Love your new blog look!
ReplyDeleteMeant to say: your photo is exquisite!
ReplyDeleteI knit when it's too cold to work on my mosaics...it's a great break. While knitting, I think of new mosaics I'd like to make. Painting or working with clay, it's all part of the creative process. I'd love to see your paintings...oooh pleeze!
ReplyDeleteI did an acrylic of my daughters and I that I put on my blog. You should show us your work. I'd love to see it.
ReplyDeleteYES! Yes you should!!
ReplyDeleteI love how you push yourself as an artist~ you are an inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteSuch luscious shades!!
ReplyDeletePAINT, PAINT, PAINT! The more mediums the better I say :o) MAKE ART -there are not any rules about an artists needing to stick to just one medium. You are very creative and express yourself through your clay, writing, photography, poetry and observations of life -painting needs to be added to your artists quiver :o)
ReplyDeleteI forgot to add that you could start by joining the Sketchbook Challenge -it's free and really inspiring!
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Please show your twin paintings, I'd love to see them. Paint another large canvas like the one you left behind. You have wonderful ideas..no reason they can't be translated to other surfaces. I tell myself this all the time, while I am painting backgrounds in my journals...but I haven't done a large canvas yet. Hey what I am seeing right now on your, page, is Garden Fairy at Midnight...It would be lovely on canvas too!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Cindy -- you should do the sketchbook challenge -- it's fun & inspirational!
ReplyDeleteYes, show your paintings!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Michele, thanks, I'm going to take a class, I've dabbled on canvas, but want to learn at least some basics.
ReplyDeleteHi Teresa, thanks, water colors are nice too, I just can't decide, perhaps I'll take one class then the other.
Hi Turquoisemoon, thanks, yes I guess it is part of the process, something romantic looking about a person in front of an easel.
Hi Cindy, thanks, perhaps when I have something a little better to show I'll show you this dorky attempt.
Hi Meredith, thanks, yes I think I will.
Hi Kate, thanks, isn't that just the most wonderful color.
Hi Cindy, thanks, yes I think each medium you learn something to bring to the other, it stimulates the mind.
Hi Barbara, thanks, I'll show them as soon as I have something a little more appealing to go along with them.
Hi Judy, thanks, I'm not sure I can keep up with the challenge with all I'm doing, but I may need a little discipline too, I'll think about it.
Hi Connie, thanks, soon I'll show them soon.
Hi Kathy, thanks, it's more like ADD rather than push myself, but maybe I do push myself, I try, but I also need to do some focusing too, I'll have to work on that.
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