A friend shared this. Well worth a read! I've been gradually painting larger (less of a shock than all at once!) and there is some really good practical advise here. Art is sort of a difficult topic to give practical advice on - it's so subjective - but this is really advice I could start using right now - today!
Painting Big by Robert Genn.
also. P.S. there will be a giveaway on my blog tomorrow! I'm going to try to do one a month though we will see...
Friday, September 30, 2011
Red Autumn
Well today sure felt like autumn. I was glad to be able to wear hand knits - a shawl and wrist warmers, but i sort of wish i'd worn even more - my knitted jacket or a more voluminous shawl. Seattle can get a bit nippy with the wind off the water. I got a lot of little errands done today and feel I have earned an evening with a book and a cup of tea. My last errand was cat-sitting and those cats looked like I feel - SPRAWL. life must be great for a cat, other than the bathing issues.
One thing I did today was to stop by Mosaic Coffeehouse in Wallingford. Here is the little review I posted on their Facebook page:
"I had my 1st Mosaic experience today- what a beautiful space, the photos do not do it justice. It is as comfy as your living room but much more spacious. I doubt any other coffee venue in Seattle can boast both a piano AND an organ! It seems like it would be a great place to go w/ a group of friends - plenty of room - OR with just one special friend. The coffee was good and STRONG - what else would you want from a coffee house in Seattle? I will go back. I don't have kids of my own but enjoy having coffee with my kid-friends and Mosaic has a whole kid-room!"
In addition I will mention they have free concerts (donations accepted) and game nights. They have 35 different board games (although if you have Scrabble, which they do, I am not sure what else you would need.) I think I counted 4 couches and at least as many overstuffed chairs in addition to plenty of tables, including big tables if you have a group. Also it is as nonprofit to benefit the community. It is volunteer run and customers are asked to donate whatever amount seems right for them. I normally would not spent $5 + $2 on a mocha but for a good cause it was worth every penny. I will be having some of my art there soon and will provide more details when I get them sorted out.
This painting is :
Red Autumn
5 x 7 inches
watercolor and ink on paper
available on Etsy.
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Changing Seasons Freeform Shawl
I finished the shawl I've been working on. I did not use a pattern, just made it up as I went and changing yarns whenever I felt like it. There is a variety in there... some merino, some mohair, some ribbon yarn. It is so much more relaxing when there is no pattern to follow. I have not blocked it - I have not decided if I will. I guess I ought to though it looks pretty good now! Knitting freeform feels like painting with yarn.
Red Tree
Well I just took down my show that was at Fresh Flour. It was great showing there. I sold 8 paintings either directly or indirectly, met some nice folks, and enjoyed the whole process. I've put some of the paintings that did not sell back in my Etsy shop. If there is anything you are interested in, you might not want to wait too long because I am doing another coffee shop show soon and a trunk show.
My art seems to really enjoy getting out and about! And I really appreciate my friend Janusz helping me cart around art today!
Moose!
I finally remembered to upload my photos from NW Trek. I miss my old camera - but some of these came out ok! I seem to have taken a number of photos just of the scenery. It is gorgeous out there. I feel a bit more relaxed just looking at the pictures. i want to go back now!
here we have a moose.
Temple of Tea
this is my latest painting.
Temple of Tea
5 x 7 inches
watercolor and ink on paper
available on Etsy.
I am going to Fresh Flour in Ballard to take down the art there. But not to worry, I will have art up in Everett in a couple weeks. In November I am doing a trunk show and will have art in a coffee shop in Wallingford (Seattle, Washington). More details to come on that.
I might have a temp job starting next week for about 2 months. If that comes about I will not be posting art as often but there will still be art! And keeping tuning in because I will be doing a giveaway October 1st.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Autumn in the NW
I took this photo a few years ago but this pretty much captures autumn in Seattle. It poured and poured yesterday, and I was glad I did not have anyplace I absolutely had to go. Today looks a bit better but since I am still getting over a cold I probably will not be going out to jump in any leaves.
I am actually working a bit on 2 new watercolors that I am quite happy with but I am not going to show you until they are done, and I may not work on them today because I feel like I really need to take it easy. I have a hard time doing nothing. have a hard time even doing 1 thing at a time. I feel like I always need to be productive and that's not always a good thing! I overdo it a lot
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