Works in Progress

Working on a few things this week, and must say it feels good to be in the studio.

This is a torn paper kitten in progress - as part of a swap hosted by my friend Martha on atcsforall.com. This will be placed on a 4 x 4 chunky page when done... which will be this afternoon.

These are small 3 x 3 canvases that need some tinting and will have an inspiring phrase or word when completed. 

The piece on the far right is a torn paper background on canvas panel that just got a layer of old pattern tissue. I'll attack with the paints next. :)

I'm looking forward to next week as my husband will be gone for a few days and I'll be alone in the house and can hang out in the studio without feeling like I'm neglecting things.
I don't know why, but I can get more done when he's not in the house... odd as that may seem.
Anyway, I'm behind on what I wanted to have done for the Holiday Shows, and should be able to get a lot done while I'm "home alone".

I hope your week has been creative!   Happy Friday!

Mid Spring - Works in Progress

A gesso-watercolor abstract painting in progress. Blue flowers... my intent was to create pansies, however that may change as I get into the details. This is with the first layer of color on the leaves. More color will go on the leaves, and then I'll start on the details. That part is always scary... what if I muck it up? :)
It felt good to get back to these paintings, I've been ignoring them for a bit but the muse finally wanted to work on them again. Yay! If I keep the momentum, I'll have several done in the next few days. We'll see. It's hard to be in the studio when the sun is shining!

I did start this painting today, outdoors on the deck. Inspired by the Lewisia we have in pots near the table where we were sitting and finishing our (caffeine free) iced tea.

It doesn't look like much, and I've already decided I should have made it taller (rather than square) as the flower stems are much higher in real life. However, this will be an abstract, so I will take poetic license.

And from the garden this lovely day: 

Red Coral Bells

On another note, a finished piece from last summer is now in my Etsy Shop:

Digital Poppy 5x5 print

Sharing today with Paint Party Friday, hosted by Eva and Kristin

What's in my Studio

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I've been working and making a mess... so much to do, so little time left to get ready for the holiday show.

Bits and pieces in progress

Small nature ornaments

I'm looking forward to this weekend when I'll be gathering a few artist friends that I met online at atcsforall.com... and we're meeting here in Bellingham! I don't have to travel this time. Yay! They are a great group of folks and I'm quite excited! Such positive energy is generated  when one gathers with artist friends to create and share, don't you think?

Hope you're having a great week!



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