In an unusual twist....

I managed to get alot done on the aforementioned canvases. Here are the WIP photos. They are still not finished. I need to add detail to the flower, and stare at them for a couple of days to see what else needs attention.

More Big Canvases

OK, so this is not such an exciting picture. This is where I am today though. I have promised two large paintings for an auction to benefit my son's school, the Sandhills Classical Christian School. These canvases are 20" x 60". I have finished the background. In this picture, they are upside down. I am planning to have bird on one, and a black-eyed susan on the other.

Working bigger is an interesting adventure to me. I have only begun working on larger canvases in the last year. I am a bit ADD and impatient, so smaller canvases were fun because I could finish a piece in one sitting. My acrylic paints dry quickly, and I could help them along with my heat gun. With the larger pieces, the background can take several sessions of painting and drying before I can start adding the focal subject. With my schedule being what it is. I do one scetion at a time, then go pick up kids, cook dinner, etc... These two panels have been in process for a couple of weeks.

Tonight or tomorrow, I will add the focal subjects.

I am not put off, by the process. I think the methodical, bit by bit, with lots of waiting is good for me. I am learning to be more deliberate with my art. The finished pieces have more depth and attention to detail.

Interactive Valentine on Canvas

It is COLD in my studio this AM. My kerosene heater is just not doing it yet. I am afraid by the time it warms up in here, it will be time to retrieve a small person from preschool!

I am continuing with my interactive hearts. I posted the genesis of this idea here several months ago. It was inspired by a Bible verse.

Proverbs 4:23 -Above all else guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.

I am enjoying these pieces. Lo and behold it is nearly Valentines day. Here's hoping folks think they are perfect Valentine gifts!

The one above is available in my ETSY store. It is on a 6"x6" Gallery Wrap canvas with a 1.5" deep edge.

I used my hand carved stamps and a new printing technique with old lace samples that I am super excited about. Anyone want a tutorial? I may need to post one!

Blessings!