Thursday, March 22, 2012

Paint Party Friday - Heart with wings

Happy Paint Party Friday everyone! This fun weekly event is hosted by Eva and Kristin.

This week I worked on a variety of things, but what I'm showing is this small 3x3 canvas. I painted this with acrylics, no intention in mind initially.

I also just finished this little heart, by tinting and adding the wings, with the intent to place on a canvas, but hadn't determined what background. 

And decided to see if they go together. Hmmm... The canvas should be larger, and I'm unsure the colors go well. But it's given me ideas, and that's the name of the game. 

For my birthday, I've treated myself to the "The Art of Moving Forward" in Anacortes, where I'll be this weekend learning all kinds of information about how to have a successful art business. I'll be by to visit you all as soon as I can when I'm back. In the meantime, have a fabulous weekend! 


And hey, if you have time, check out the Treasury I just created on Etsy for a Team Challenge "In the Woods".


Find out what the other Paint Party Friday artists are working on here


27 comments:

Anonymous said...

beautiful rich colours and the heart adds so much textural interest.I went to see the the etsy, such beautiful collection of woodland themed art pieces,

GlorV1 said...

Yes that heart goes perfect with the canvas. Very nice indeed Helen. Hey, Happy Birthday girl!! Enjoy your outing and have lots of fun. Nice work. Happy PPF!

Michele Oliver said...

Love all the wonderful colors I love doing canvasses not really knowing how they are going to turn out. Fantastic.

Tracey FK said...

Those colours are just beautiful together and I love the delicacy of the wings... have fun fun on your retreat and hope you learn heaps...xx

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Helen! My husband's birthday is this weekend too. :-)
I think your little canvas is perfect!! Enjoy your weekend. xo

Netty said...

Loving the heart on the canvas, smashing piece of artwork. Happy PPF and enjoy the weekend, Annette x

Šolanje na domu-Waldorf said...

I love it! Beautiful heart and I love those reds in the background. :)

Ginny said...

I think they look beautiful together. Happy Birthday. I hope you have a fantastic weekend.

DVArtist said...

I so much like the 3x3 on it's own adding the heart brought depth and a wonder to the painting. This is fabulous!!
Nicole/Beadwright

Kim Campbell Radder said...

The heart and canvas were meant for one another. Enjoy your weekend and may your art business bring you joy, because if it doesn't delight your heart, it matters not whether it flourishes.

carol l mckenna said...

Lovely and colorful and heart added so much depth ~thanks, wishing you a great weekend ~ namaste, carol ^_^

Debbie said...

I think we have some similarities in our process. I often start something with no clear idea of where I'm headed. It's fun to see how things come together. Have fun in Anacortes. The weather is supposed to be great this weekend. That workshops sounds good. I'll have to look into it. Cheers!

Victoria said...

Yay! Happy Birthday! Beautiful..such a super gorgeous piece..I love the wings..I am mesmerized by the wonderful colors and energy...the vibrant reds and oranges and how they all blush in together...totally gorgeous! Wonderful piece..visually stunning and very poetic and symbolic on many levels!
Victoria

carlarey said...

I like these two combined, each one grows stronger. Hope you have a great time at your retreat.

Katie Jeanne Wood said...

Love the colors you picked. It looks great!

Robin Panzer Art said...

Happy Birthday Helen. I hope you enjoy your time in Anacortes and come back with lots of great info from your conference! It's truly a lovely background! Happy PPF!

ANNE said...

I love vibrant colours and this piece is gorgeous!

Christine said...

nice mixed media, I even just like your red background on its own!

Geckostone said...

Very cool!!!! Have a great birthday!!!Deb

Anne Manda said...

Really cool mixed media work! Love those colors! <3 Happy PPF !

Chris said...

Oh what a wonderful mixed media piece. The colours are just stunning. Love it!
Have a wonderful Birthday
hugs
Chris x

*jean* said...

really lovely! happy PPF! your treasury is sweet

Faye said...

Well, Helen. Happy Birthday, my dear. I love your canvas with the heart. The sizes work well together. As for the colors, they are exciting and beautiful. Love it.

Carol Creech said...

Beautiful canvas! I love the colors in this. So glad to have found your blog through Artits in Blogland. Off to check out your Etsy treasury. :)
Carol

Heather Foust said...

Beautiful textures! I love the red!! It is my favorite color!!

Sarah Sequins said...

I love the little canvas! The colors are so beautiful and vibrant, and the heart with wings is a neat touch. :)

-- Sarah, visiting from Artists in Blogland

Daniele Valois said...

Goodness, the color is so bold, and I adore this heart with wings. Very awesome!

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