abstract | art | inspiration | oil paintings
Abstract Art: a definition
Artwork to stir the imagination: abstract paintings. What defines an abstract painting?
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abstract | art | inspiration | nature | oil paintings
Colors I Love (abstract in oils)
Blue and Orange. Variations of these two colors draw my eyes wherever I look. I have always loved this duet that sings so gracefully, in harmony. Perhaps, its another reason I’ve been so pulled to the land here in Australia. Those colors are present nearly everywhere. I think, I feel, they Are …. The Land. […]
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art | inspiration | nature | painting
The Wilderness Answers – Watercolor Landscape
I like to give credit where credit is due. I’m proud of this beginner’s landscape painting. Rich and powerful. Bold! A Brilliant pop of blue pleases the eye. And amazingly, she did this on her own, not in class……. I wasn’t there hovering, helping. The Wilderness in Watercolor The painting communicates […]
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art | inspiration | nature | photography
Ovid – Taking a Rest
Resting or just hiding? Good question! I do adore the tiny detailing of the emu’s feathers down in the very far lower left corner. So sharp, and in contrast to the lazing, sleeping bird. This photograph, I think is perfectly appropriate for today! Finding this quote by Ovid was a wonderful and […]
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abstract | art | Impressionist | inspiration | painting | photography
Its A Walk In The Park
This, is how I see the world around me. My vision, through my artist’s eyes. I was back in town with over an hour to spare. And once again decided to venture to King’s Park in Perth. Wondering what treats and surprises might await me…..this time! King’s Park Perth, WA The flower season […]
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Playful and Fun: Mark Making
Palette Knife fun combined with exploring the ipad camera functions. A great way to do a little art and do a little experimentation! Fun Mark Making Paintings First Image Acrylic Marks with a Palette Knife Materials: Palette Knife pk1008 Cartridge paper – non archival, non acid free, (this will deteriorate in […]
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art | nature | photography
Tiny Dancers…in the mist
Morning mists engulf the Perth, Western Australian bushland park. The softly out of focus floral blossoms sway. Reaching. For the light. Waiting for the morning fog to lift. I sip my coffee. As I wait for my morning fog to lift also. To me…… they can be tiny dancers enshrouded in the soft […]
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abstract | art | inspiration | painting
Toko Shinoda: Captivating Artist
“The air in motion, my heart in motion… I try to capture these and put them into vivid form.”
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art | inspiration | painting | watercolors
Watercolor: Creative Texture
Would you like to know a few simple steps and techniques to be able to create a more visually stimulating watercolor painting? Collage, is a wonderful solution for the creative and the imaginative artist seeking….More! “Indigo and Copper Bay” watercolor on Strathmore paper. Textures of Watercolor There are many methods and […]
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art | inspiration | painting | photography
Art That’s Pretty or Art That’s Gritty?
Interjecting between the layers of ‘pretty’ the much needed steel backbone of ‘gritty.’