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Zen In The Garden
Wonderful ways to create art from within the natural spaces of zen like gardens. Watercolors and more…
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Laying The Foundation: Art
What went before. The steps taken preceding this. The past is relevant. Art Basics My first day’s efforts did not construct a house. Nor much of anything of note. I had to lay a foundation. And then it all ties together. Into a satisfying creation. As I’ve mentioned in prior posts, art is […]
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Acrylics In Color!
Color – What fun! Slathering Prussian and Cobalt Teal blues paints across the rough textured cotton canvas. Acrylic Colors Used Prussian Blue, Indanthrone Blue, Cobalt Teal Blue, Light Red, Naples Yellow, White I used Golden, Matisse and Winsor and Newton acrylics. The Indanthrone Blue was by Golden. This is a magnificent rich blue of great depth. […]
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Black and White Patterns
Lines of abstraction and Lines of uniqueness. The zebra is stamped with individuality. No two patterns are ever, replicated. I Love that….. Nature is so clever! Perth Zoo Discoveries made, with 2 excited explorer helpers, provided us all with lots of photos and a treasury of fun memories. Giraffe, brolga, tiger, hyena, wild dog, […]
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A Mother’s Life is Art too
Being an Artist and being a Mother……are so similar!
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Its Still Life: 5 Bowls
Five ‘Still Life’ bowls. Each a beautiful individual, filled with life’s textures and patterns. As a group, Looking stunning as they overlap, connect and create wonderful life relationships. The Inspiration These 5 Bowls and their patterns were inspired by things seen, felt, heard, experienced. things vertical, horizontal, diagonal hibiscus tiny […]
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Beautiful Lines of Abstraction
Yesterday’s art Muse may have disappointed, true. But I did say, there is always Tomorrow. And I liked what my Muse brought this time around: Abstraction in Beautiful strong lines. I can work with that! Graphic and Hard Edged Abstract This very Graphic and Hard Edged Image has been balanced by Four dominant […]
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My 5 Steps to Abstract Painting
31 Days of May and the painting pressure is on! But, it seems The Muse of Abstraction has shown her face today. Yet, I had secretly hoped for the arrival of the Muse “Delight in the Dance.” And that with my Brush, the Muse and myself we’d have a lovely time, and not entertain […]
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Watercolor Semi Abstract Landscape
With a stark limited palette of Naples Yellow and mossy Perylene green, a gorgeous abstract landscape painting of nature emerges.
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Pastel Mark Making
Vibrant, vivid, versatile! Pastels, actually the “Soft Pastels” are brilliant learning tools for the beginner. Why? Their soft edges. Their mark making power. Combined with their sensitivity and their immense range of techniques they can perform. Amazing Pastels. A closer detail of the […]