Belief Is Magic
The Art League has a once-a-month art event. This month is to do a monochromatic study - any color and white - any subject. This is 12" X 16". Not sure what use it will be later; but it was fun to do.
12" X 16" <acrylic>
This is the first substantial painting I've finished in the last year and a half; and it's not all that large. I'm starting to feel like doing things again. I've even been to two art league meetings lately. And I've neglected my websites too. I have plans for those.
I think every painting holds a challenge. In this case, it's the backlighting.
Sigh...I am desperately trying to get back up to speed with my artwork - and a lot of other things in my life. The knees still aren't 100%; and it's hard to concentrate on normal things when body parts hurt. This is my first creative thing for the year. It's nothing special -- but I acquired four 6X6" free canvasses and wanted to put them to use. "The Seasons".
Because of health issues, I have done almost nothing with art this year. I am posting my holiday card below. I have every intention of going to the art league holiday party in two weeks. Otherwise, I have missed all the regular meetings. Briefly - the knees are still recovering after surgeries. I still need a walker - which makes going places and working on art difficult. Here's hoping for better things in 2024!
I also wanted to post another project I am experimenting with: resin layering. The resin is the kind where you mix the resin base with a hardener (50/50). So, in these shells, I worked in layers - painting the koi with acrylics - more resin - and more paint - to hopefully give a 3D effect. Lots of possibilities - but also a learning curve. Not an original idea on my part, but fun.
I still haven't felt much like doing artwork, but the first knee is healing well. I will be getting set up for the other knee surgery soon. So, I don't know how much new art will be posted here. However, I have finished this piece - "Paisley" - just a design piece to doodle with.
It has been a long time since I blogged - thought I should make an attempt. Back in late November 2022, I had knee replacement surgery on my right leg. I'm still in recovery and really not in the mood to paint. I will need to have the other knee done as soon as the other is healed. It's hard to concentrate when you hurt. I AM working on the Global Art Project posters for this year. We shall see how things go...
You may remember I did the Global Art Project again this spring and sent art to my partner in Germany. I didn't hear back from her, so I assumed she blew me off and I forgot about it. Well, a couple of days ago I received art from her. This is a copy of the photo she sent with her art and holding the art I sent her. Her name is Christine. This years' experience was really rewarding, even if we don't continue to communicate.
New experimental art. About a month ago, one of the art league members gave a demonstration on frame-less watercolor. The idea is to attach a finished painting to a "cradleboard" with heavy body clear acrylic medium - trim off the excess around the edges and let it dry. The next step is to carefully rub a wax medium onto the surface - gently rubbing to an even low gloss. From there you can paint the edges and wire the painting on the back.
I wanted to try this on a smallish piece of art. This is the finished watercolor. I will update when I finish the mounting. I haven't done a watercolor for ages. Primarily, because of the cost of the matt, the frame and the glass on traditionally displayed watercolor.
"AuberGine" (Yes, that is also the name of one shade of purple - word play.) The inspiration for this started with a photo of the face; which yes, I have changed to avoid legal problems.
This painting is based on a real creature - an Armadillo Lizard from South Africa. I just thought it looked too much like a dragon. BTW, the little guy is only about the size of your palm.
Oh, and here is the actual animal,
