Friday, December 12, 2014

It's been a long time....

another take on the seagull
This was a busy 3 months.  I realized I hadn't updated here at all.  First - worked on the art benefit for my grandson's school.  That took about 3 weeks of my life - lots of fun and lots of work.  Not only did I have fun - I sold 3 of my paintings - woo hoo!!!  Right after that my youngest brother came to visit for about 5 days.  We went to Charleston and Savannah and hung around Beaufort as well.  A week and a half later I went to Art of the Carolinas in Raleigh, NC and took a wonderful figure drawing class with Bob Burridge. All I can say about that is wow - changed my whole outlook. We were away for about 4 days - on the way back stopped in Charlotte at Ikea to get carts for my studio and dressers for my bedroom.

When I get a chance I have been mostly playing in my studio.  I am not looking to sell anything right now because that changes my whole attitude about creating.  This guy is painted on watercolor paper.  I made so many changes to the background that I feel like the paper is about 1/2" thick now with layers of paint.  I am far from really loose in my work - but I loosened up a bit with this guy.  He is acrylic paint, some collage and white charcoal (aka chalk).  I am going to mount him on a piece of wood and hang him up at home for now.  He only needs some type of finish.

No pictures right now - but I have played with some of the figure drawings and paintings I did in class.  I smiled all the way through Bob's class in Raleigh.  It was so much fun and I learned a lot about using color and contrast - not through any lecturing but through doing it with guidance.  I hope to take more classes next year - we will see what happens by then.

I am going to link to Paint Party Friday.  Go and visit to see all the wonderful art work displayed there - the site is faithfully maintained by the terrific team of Eva and Kristin.  Thanks for visiting - hope to spend more time sharing now.  Have a blessed and creative weekend.

9 comments:

  1. Love the texture on your seagull.

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  2. Love your bird. Good to se you around again! Hugs, Valerie

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  3. This is one of my favorite pieces of yours thus far, because of the depth and sculptural feel of it. Your choice of colors is amazing too. Congratulations on the 3 paintings you sold during the benefit! It also sounds like you've been busy, but the good kind of busy. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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  4. Gina good to see you back!! I am with Arnoldo this is fabulous...I love the depth and texture...I bet it is wonderful being that thick with layers!! Love the colours and how they meld so well with this seagull... so pretty.. Congratulations with the sale of those three paintings!! I love love love my turquoise ikea kart....one of my favorite things for storing paint and having it easily accessible!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  5. So beautiful!!!!!

    Greetings, Saskia :)

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  6. Wow, this is beautiful! Sounds like you've had your plate really full lately.

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  7. Beautiful seagull, welcome back, his work with art school is a wonderful gift!

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  8. oh, I really love this guy. The look on his face and the gorgeous texture. Beautiful work!

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  9. Wonderful texture. I think he's got personality!

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