Friday, May 2, 2014

In the land of craziness - painting is my sane space!

Sailing in a Red Bo
I Believe I Can Fly

The painting on the right is my ever - 20x24".  I am really pleased with it - I enjoy texture and I am in love with using red suddenly.  Maybe it's the China Red Matisse background paint that helped that happen.  It is used under the sky and of course, the red sailing boat.  On the right is a sassy bird.  I used Matisse paints (orange, pur;le and red background paints) and used my spellbinder nested circle (smallest one) to cut circles of maps and cut them in quarters to make feathers.  Used Viva Inka Gold rub in green and purple and even some Twinks gold on the wings.  Definitely mixed media.  I am linking to Paint Party Friday hosted faithfully by Eva and Kristin.  Go and see and the wonderful art works there.

Thanks for visiting and have a blessed and art filled weekend.
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29 comments:

  1. GlorV1May 2, 2014 at 9:37 AM

    Love the red in both pieces. I can feel the mist on my face as I ride along in your little red boat. Very nice.:)

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  2. Valerie-JaelMay 2, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    You get better and better and better - WOW!!! Valerie

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  3. AnonymousMay 2, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    you capture the color of the water and sky so beautifully, the red of the boat stands out so brilliantly, the bird is a beauty, happy PPF!!

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  4. myra andersonMay 2, 2014 at 11:15 AM

    beautiful painting

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  5. LeoviMay 2, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    It looks nice, that wonderful sea with delicious combination of colors!

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  6. Annette GMay 2, 2014 at 11:30 AM

    love them both. Happy PPF, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  7. Studio KaufmannMay 2, 2014 at 11:33 AM

    I love the tranquility of the sea in the Red Boat painting. As for that sassy parrot I feel like I want to get to know him. Super cute. Happy PPF!

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  8. AnonymousMay 2, 2014 at 4:03 PM

    Love, love, love your boat on the water. The pop of red is wonderful. I wish I was in your little boat floating along. Painting keeps me sane too.

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  9. Abigail DavidsonMay 2, 2014 at 7:42 PM

    Both pieces are lovely, and I especially enjoy the boat painting. The texture and colors of the water and sky are great!

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  10. Kooky MakesMay 3, 2014 at 1:19 AM

    Your paintings are beautiful and you've used that red differently but perfectly in each one!

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  11. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLAMay 3, 2014 at 2:23 AM

    I like your striking bird, but my favorite is the sail boat painting. There's a peacefulness and strength to it as the little red sailing boat moves across the wide open sea. Blessings!

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  12. dentheMay 3, 2014 at 7:00 AM

    You certainly succeeded in your bigger version! Love how the colours came out. And your sassy bird is so cute :-)

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  13. DVArtistMay 3, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    I am very impressed with this paining. I love the way you treated the moon and the reflection from it. Wonderful. Thank you for your well wishes.

    Wishing you a happy weekend
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  14. FayeMay 3, 2014 at 9:22 AM

    Love the really bright colors in the one on the right. And the boat painting is great. I get the feeling of being on a lake.

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  15. Joy MurrayMay 3, 2014 at 12:09 PM

    The bright colors on the bird are so perfect, as are the subtle ones on the water. Love the red boat. Great work.

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  16. Lisabella RussoMay 3, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    Beautiful sailboat painting and charming bird painting! They are both wonderful. The sailboat painting has a combination of soothing energy and joy.

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  17. Cindy D.May 3, 2014 at 5:52 PM

    The sailboat painting is wonderfully serene. Headed to a magical land of some kind, but taking its time. :)

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  18. Marianne May 4, 2014 at 1:23 AM

    beautiful pieces - I really like the boat.

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  19. LauraMay 4, 2014 at 2:47 AM

    I love the contrast of these two pieces. One very tranquil and the other so vibrant and fun. Lovely work. Thanks for dropping by.

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  20. Deepa GopalMay 4, 2014 at 4:03 AM

    Wonderful painting...and the bird is gorgeous too :)
    Deepa
    http://deepazworld.blogspot.ae/

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  21. soulbrushMay 4, 2014 at 5:06 AM

    Love the boat on the water- it is just fabulous. xxx

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  22. sheila 77May 4, 2014 at 6:20 AM

    Your painting of the sea and sky is so atmospheric, so peaceful now but I think a storm might be building up. I love your little boat.
    I like the bird very much too, watching from the sidelines.

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  23. ann @ studiohydeMay 4, 2014 at 6:35 AM

    Love your serene seascape, and also your bird painting. Both would make great cards.

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  24. kate powellMay 4, 2014 at 7:36 AM

    "In the land of craziness, panting is my sane space" is so true. Nice painting and post!

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  25. KristinMay 7, 2014 at 3:38 PM

    This is lovely. The depth of color in both the sky and sea is evident from here! Beautiful work, xoxo

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  26. VonnyKMay 7, 2014 at 5:34 PM

    I love your sea painting, the ocean is superb but I am in love with the birdy. It's gorgeous.
    Von.

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  27. Jenn JilksMay 8, 2014 at 8:17 AM

    I adore your boats! Very peaceful!

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  28. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfMay 9, 2014 at 4:25 AM

    Such different styles but both so wonderful. :)

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  29. FallingladiesMay 24, 2014 at 6:26 AM

    love that tiny red boat!!!

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