Well, I've made 20 paintings in 10 days since I started this "daily painting" thing. Obviously something is working, I'm getting back into making art on a regular basis. This makes me feel so happy.
A lot of the daily paintings have been studies for a series of larger works, but yesterday I was at the art-supply store and in between customers I did a couple of quick portraits of my co-workers. How lovely to work in a shop that affords time for such pursuits! We are all practicing artists who staff the store - that's part of the appeal.
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| oil on matboard, 9x12 inches approx. |
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| oil on matboard, 8x10 inches approx. |
This morning I went over to the seniors' residence to play scrabble with my friend, but first I painted his portrait:
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| oil on wood panel, 10x10 inches |
And the garden is wanting some attention, and my bike needs a major tune-up, and a few other errands to keep life going... and that will make a good day.
Until next time,
:)
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2 comments:
Wow wonderful work. I want some of whatever it is you're having! You are on a roll!!!!
So you got your bike back, or got a new one?
I think I missed something. So happy you are talking about a bike.
XOXOXOXOXOXO Barbara
Thank you Barbara :) Well, they are all small paintings - mostly studies, really, but some of them are turning out quite nice. I'm enjoying making so much art these days! Maybe I'm on a roll because when I was teaching more I didn't have the sustained focus in my studio, so now it's like a dam has burst.
The bike: one a friend gave me, had been languishing in her garage for years. Cranky and stiff at first, but with a few adjustments and a little cleaning & oil, it turns out to be a fantastic bike. I feel fortunate indeed.
xoxo
:)
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