I 've got 2 unfinished projects to show you today... I've been flitting from project to project instead of concentrating on one but now, this one, the BIG palette, I will need to concentrate on. I've commited to doing a palette for the Hammondsport Event where local artist's all paint a palette (provided to us by Somer's art gallery), and they are displayed all summer near local business sponsers. There's a map printed of where to find them all and who painted them so it's exposure for the artists and good for business. At the end of their tourist season, they have an auction. It's my first time being invited to participate and I'm nervous for many reasons, One of which is switching to acrylics from watercolors, they're so different. I've only started to sketch it in and I don't know if you can see the sketches very well with the shadows... I spent alot of time on one girl, (it's going to be falling ladies of course), and now I don't like her position or placement so I may erase her...
Also here's a needlefelted hedgehog I started ... doesn't look like a hedgehog yet but It will...(I hope).
I've started a few other projects I can't show you as they're at work, where I'm headed off too soon, but I do have a finished treasury above, I like making them as a way to procrastinate and play with color and themes...
This is my theme: "dreaming of the life I was meant to lead"...
living in Italy on biscotti and sweets, surrounded by beautiful items and dressed as pretty as you please, lounging in the tub with time to journal, read and dream... ohhhh, bliss!
and for all the paint party friday people... here's a finished painting from last week....
It's a little blurry, sorry . Thanks for stopping by...
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How fun to have the opportunity to be a part of the palatte project. Your beautiful work will be shared by so many people. Very exciting!
ReplyDelete-Brandy
The painted palettes are a cool idea! Can't wait to see it finished.
ReplyDeleteLove all this movement!
ReplyDeleteSuch energetic ladies, so full of life and movement. Great work! And what a cool project. Love to see the finished palette. ;)
ReplyDeleteYou have a very fun and free style. Looking forward to the completed palette! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet this woman floating in the clouds. Greetings
ReplyDeleteLOVE the finished painting! Falling through the clouds...the ribbons..it's wonderful! The palette project is an awesome opportunity. I can't wait to see what your finished palette!
ReplyDeleteI love your sketch so far, and I have to tell you; I worked only in watercolors for years (I HATED acrylics!) then a few years ago, I started using acrylics again. What I want to say is I pretty much use acrylic like wc's (and yes, I know it's not the correct way- but it works for me ;)) you just have to add more layers and glaze it so they're protected- and it should work just fine.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I love the pose of your finished lady- her hands and expression are both wonderful!
Happy PPF!
Stephanie
Your "Falling Ladies" are always wonderful to look at. Great job.
ReplyDeleteCool! I like your falling ladies and your little hedgehog looks very nice. Wish I could do that felting. It looks like fun! :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely paintings, keep following your inner creative voice!
ReplyDeleteso fun to see your sketches, wool and a painting. I love your style!
ReplyDeleteI bet your hedgie will be super-cute when it's finished!
ReplyDeleteThank you everybody!
ReplyDeleteStephanie-
I thought about that but wasn't sure what to coat it with or if it'd hold up in outdoor weather as these will be displayed outside for 2 months. We'll see once I get started with the painting part...
Your paintings make me smile more than you know. I love your blog header. She reminds me of how crazy hectic my life is all the while I'm trying to be graceful about it!
ReplyDeleteLoving your fallen ladies, looking forward to seeing it completed. Fab work. Annette x
ReplyDeleteYour palette sounds intriguing! Congratulations on being chosen!
ReplyDeleteYour finished falling lady is beautiful!
very creative, lots of movement.
ReplyDeleteSo good to see last week's lady finished up. I'm loving the 2 sketchbook pages below, too. That should be a fun project!
ReplyDeleteWell congrats on being asked to provide a painting! Love those palettes, btw.
ReplyDeleteI've pretty much only worked in acrylics (and just tried some watercolor for the first time recently) so I understand your hesitation in reverse. However, to help protect your painting: once it's done and completely dry I've used Golden Varnish. It's polymer varnish and I've used the gloss version. You should thin it out, and then give your painting three coats of the stuff, alternating the direction of your brushstrokes each time. Watch out for air bubbles, and let each coat try completely before applying more. It will add some sheen, but also a whole lot of protection.
Post photos of the completed acrylic!
I do love your falling ladies, they make me smile, though I do hope they have a soft landing.
ReplyDeleteWow - that's a huge palette... It sounds like a fun project (I'm going to try to get out to Hammondsport this Summer - my husband's aunt has a house at Keuka lake.)
ReplyDeleteI always love your falling ladies - good luck with your switch to acrylics!
xo
Kristin
How exciting to have been invited to do the palette painting! It's huge! lol. I know what you mean, acrylics are so different from watercolors. I didn't care much for them myself but I'm determined to try again just to be sure they're really no my thing.
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! Good luck ... I don't paint, but I know watercolors are loose and acrylics are firm ... so to speak! Happy painting!
ReplyDeleteSo fun to see your sketches. Love the hair in your finished painting!
ReplyDeleteYour artwork is very beautiful. Have fun working on the your new project. I can't wait to see the hedgehog...the beginnings look absolutely adorable.
ReplyDeleteLovely! Love all the movement in your work and colors. Happy PPF! Theresa
ReplyDeleteAll your ladies are so fun. I love the palette idea, what a clever way to promote artist and businesses.
ReplyDeleteYour middle lady looks like she's doing the cannonball into a pool that is the palette! lol... they are beautiful. Congrats on the opportunity!
ReplyDeleteFirstly congratulations on being asked to participate in the palette painting project-that's wonderful. I'm not sure which lady you aren't happy with as i think they all look good so far. Cant wait to see how it turns out. I just love your style. Btw it sounds like we should both be living the same life- that Italian one sounds pefect!
ReplyDeleteThanks everyone for such positive comments!
ReplyDeleteVoie de vie;
thanks for the advice, I'll try that.
Wright Stuff: I always assume they've got a soft landing... I imagine that they maybe bounce off a few soft clouds before diving into warm water and turning into mermaids...
Kristin:
hope you get to the lake this year, I didn't expect anyone to recognize the area when I mentioned it.
Luv the palette idea and the hedgehog is going to be one sweet cutie. All your work is lovely.
ReplyDeleteAnnabelle ~^..^~
So gorgeous..beautiful work! I love it!
ReplyDeleteVictoria~
A bit of whimsey, your falling ladies are quite original and fun!
ReplyDeleteLynn
You have a real talent for showing movement!
ReplyDelete~Kerry