At A Snail's Pace

It's a good thing this isn't a large painting or I'd never finish!  I'm having fun though . . . obsessing over all those little raspberry nobs (that's my own unscientific term in case you couldn't tell.)  :)  Ok, back to work.  Have a great day!

Raspberries II

"Raspberries II" - wip
(detail)

"Raspberries II" - wip
6" x 6"

I had a very productive day today as I was able to make some headway on the raspberry painting.  I did some desk work in the morning, planning out a 5-week workshop I'm teaching here in my studio beginning in October.  I was tossing the idea around for a while, not sure if I could pull it off because I hadn't done any prep or advertising, but when I described my plan to a few friends they passed along my idea and now I have 3 people signed up!  Given I only have room for four max, I'm very excited!

In the afternoon I had a student, so I sat down to paint with her.  God bless my students!  They always seem to do more for me, than I could ever do for them.  Truth be told, I have been feeling kind of discouraged about some of my latest still lifes.  That's probably why I switched to those landscapes and haven't been working on some of my older paintings that need finishing; I haven't wanted to ruin them.  That's also why I kept starting these small paintings -- just trying to get the feeling again.  (oooh . . . that was one of my all time favorite Barry Manilow songs!)  Anyway . . . I was relaxed today . . . feeling all good and happy (my students always make me feel that way) . . . and I think I finally may have broken the jinx (for now - you artists know what I'm talking about).  :)  These photos aren't very good, but you get the picture.  Thanks for stopping by and have a good weekend.

Before the Scramble

"Before the Scramble"
4" x 6"
Sold

Heya!  Well this is exciting . . . I finished this painting the other day and posted it yesterday to Daily Paintworks and it already sold!  So thank you very much to the collector who bought it -- I am most appreciative.  Let it be known that I appreciate all of you who have purchased my work or left kind comments.  I'm VERY grateful.  

Anyway . . . you'll notice that the orientation of this painting is different from the last post of it.  I guess it can be viewed either way.  I still have to sign it, so I'll have to pick one . . . but I'll sign it somewhere that lends itself to either orientation.  So that's all for now . . . I'm working on some 4" x 6" paintings for a charity event . . . this would've been one of them had it not sold . . . but what a delightful predicament to be in, having to paint more, eh?  I'm very lucky. Have a great day!

Embossing . . . gaaaaahhhh!

I'm working on this little ditty -- a 4" x 6" study on reflections and embossed surfaces.  Ugh.  The plate (actually a bowl) is embossed with little flowers that I can't seem to capture.  I've already scrubbed them out once and tried again . . . and am still working on them.  I'm determined to get this, but it's so hard for me.  Every time I have them in a painting I struggle.  Sometimes I hit it, but I'd like to be more consistent.  So stay tuned . . . 

Oh -- but before I go . . . Crystal Cook sent me this link (click here) that 100% accurately reflects my Zumba experience.  I LOVE it!  Thanks Crystal!  :)