29 Faces September 2015

Didn't get a lot done this week but I am trying to keep up with the 29 Faces challenge.  You can check it out and participate by clicking on the button on my page. My goal is first of all to keep up with the challenge. I've never been able to do that. I am limiting myself to no more than 30 minutes for the sketch and the next day I create an abstract version of the sketch. I sketch and create shadows in pencil and go back over the outlines in pen just so they are easier to see in photos. Keeping it simple

Glad you stopped by today. I am joining in with Paint Party Friday. Eva and Kristen have been faithfully maintaining this site for 5 years now. Go and visit and see a wide variety of wonderful artwork.  Have a blessed and creative weekend.

29 faces 3 and 4

29 Faces 1 and 2

A visit from an admirer

Who doesn't like to have someone admire their art? Patience Brewster had noticed my art online. Patience is an artist who creates lovely whimsical ornaments. You can visit her website to view her ornaments. August was Artist Appreciation Month and Patience asked the question "which artist or artists most inspire you in  creating your art?"

I have only been painting for about 4 1/2 years. I've learned a lot during that time through classes (both live and online) and connecting with other artists. The list of those who inspire me is long, but I've managed to narrow it down to the top 4. Two are living artists - Robert Burridge and Carol Nelson. They both create abstract mixed media work, but have completely different styles. Two non-living artists who inspire me are Vincent Van Gogh and Henri Matisse. I love their use of color and texture. I love Matisse's bold use of color and form.

Just so I can include a photo-(doesn't seem complete without one) I've been playing with different photo editors on my IPad.  I created a very simple collage with one and here it is

What photo editing software do you use on your Apple device?  Thanks for stopping by.

Where the heck have I been???

abstract lady

WIP - Bog Moon over Downtown

That's my question.  Every week I intend to post and something comes up.  Haven't had as much studio time as I would like but I have been working on some projects.  2 of them are more craft items and I have no pics of them yet.  Sometimes I just have to glue and nail things to clear my foggy brain.

That said I have 2 works to share.  I have been wanting to paint some abstract faces.  This lady was my first successful attempt.  I really like her but haven't come up with a name yet.  The other collage/painting is my interpretation of a photo of downtown Beaufort, SC.  I never thought I would get to live in such a beautiful place.  I love it here and y'all need to come and visit.

This has been my most erratic posting summer.  Life gets in the way of fun sometimes.  I hope to do this more regularly in the future.  So thank you for coming to visit when I post.  I don't always get to answer the comments but they all mean so much to me.

I'm sharing this post with Paint Party Friday.  If you have some time go visit the Friday "art show". You won't be disappointed.  Have a wonderful creative and blessed weekend.