abstract | art | inspiration | meditation | oil paintings | painting
Obsidian Depths, Cerulean Shallows… river in oils
River in oils. Lured in by the colors. Enchanted with its melody and searching for…… gold.
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abstract | art | inspiration | nature | painting | photography
Watercolors… inspired by peace
This is a 22 x30 inch full sheet of Fabriano soft press paper I had stashed. Its a minimalist abstract watercolor that I have just done quickly. This morning. Watercolor Abstract inspirations No labored multitude of brushstrokes. Quiet. With a very large amount of white space. My thoughts were […]
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art | inspiration | nature | painting | watercolors
Watercolor Light Red …quick demos
Light Red can be an excellent addition to your watercolor painting palette. Years ago, I’d tried a few. Well, quite alot actually! And gave up in disgust. The ones I’d chosen were too muddy. Too dull. They did not mix and blend well with the other colors on my palette either. Causing a great deal […]
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art | Impressionist | inspiration | nature | painting | watercolors
River of Gold ‘n Umber
Watercolors – a river scene in warm golden umbers draws us in. Its lovely simplicity adds to the charm, to my eye. I used my imagination. I used my memories of strolls from the past, to create this watercolor. Watercolor Landscape Choosing not to replicate ….. a photo. But to search myself, […]
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art | Impressionist | inspiration | nature | painting | watercolors
Chilled and Cool, Impressionist Landscape
Watercolors in a jiffy… 5 minute color study to create the ‘mood’ and ambience I want. Cool, quiet, chilled out. No worries!
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art | Impressionist | inspiration | nature | painting | photography
The Challenge – Watercolors
Its a challenge, yes. But wouldn’t it be just a little bit boring without a challenge or two?! So far in my “Master Color” course we’ve been proceeding along in segments. It makes it easier. While I’m purposely creating this post for my Tuesday class, “MASTER COLOR” don’t let that stop you from joining in […]
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art | Impressionist | inspiration | nature | painting
Forest Morning Haze, watercolor
Impressionist, with nearly all soft and loose edges…. just like the morning haze. So long ago. Forest Morning Haze This quick, loose watercolor study was painted from sheer memory. Done in under 10 minutes, there was no laboring or fussing about. Just expressing that time – keeping it simple. I no longer […]
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The Pond: abstract expressionism
The Pond, an acrylic on canvas. Definitely a painting that reflects the water theme you’ve been seeing me post so much about in recent weeks. Abstract Art I consider this painting approach “Abstract Expressionism.” It is the one that best describes the art style here. Below, is one of the many many, photos […]
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Blue Skies and Sea: in acrylics
Time was a definite factor in this Impressionist Seascape in Acrylics. Yesterday’s post, Sea Sensations inspired me and I really couldn’t forego art altogether. I decided regardless of time issues, I would paint Something! I didn’t get my oils out, nor that massive roll of lovely linen canvas. However, I did take a quick 10 minutes to […]
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Bird of Paradise in my Garden
Birds of Paradise in my Garden. I caught this just after a short burst of rain during the night. Those morning rain droplets playing upon the stem, were simply irresistible. Bird of Paradise in the Garden Strelitzia also known as …. Bird of Paradise. And reminds me just a little of our recent […]