Time, Space, Nature, Zen. These strands that seemed to create a loosely woven design of lines, were like a waving flag of invitation to me. How could I pass this small micro world by? Filament Lines There is power, in the Line. These filament lines, floating on the surface of the pond are […]
Silly Saturday’s artwork was inspired by a trip to Yanchep National Park, in Western Australia. The lake and lagoon had lovely “S” curves that I thought served well for “Silly Saturday” initials today. (And, I’m back on cobalt teal.) First, a sample of what the view of the Yanchep parkland lagoon looked like. […]
A stunning pink and crimson gum blossom newly emerging. A dainty little caplet barely tipping off to the side. A charming and coy, “side glance.” Side Glance – Attributes I like this photo because – yes, it has pretty colors…. but it has excellent edges. Soft, medium and sharp Edges – where they […]
Strolling along the lush tree lined, cool side streets of Balmain N.S.W., last month provided quite a few treasures. One of these was this jewel-like window, a stunning stained glass design of bright emerald and rose and garnet hues. The lovely golden topaz rectangular band anchored the design perfectly. Perhaps I edged a tiny bit, […]
‘Something different’ for the Friday photos today. A morning play turning paintings into digital designs and photographs into line art drawings. Fun. Funky. Different. Funky Neon Digital Art This digital photo image was originally, a bright orange watercolor floral painting, seen in the post Inspiration – How It Starts. Processes […]
I love to see a balance of directional Lines in my compositions, photos, drawings and watercolor paintings. The 3 directional lines are: Horizontal lines, Vertical lines and Diagonal lines. See if you can find these in the 3 images I’ve featured. Design Element Lines After the previous post on the watercolor 3 basic types […]
If Dale Chihuly isn’t on your art radar yet, you’re in for an explosion of rich, saturated colors from his palette. Chihuly is best known as a world renowned glass blower, having been the recipient of countless awards and 12 honorary doctorates for his achievements in this genre. His work is sought after and displayed […]
Quail eggs from the perspective and the eye that only a child can have. Priceless. And something is learned from their unique observations. How they see and use their art tools in such abandon just fills me with awe. Maybe a little bit of envy. Freedom, no rules – pure expression. A lovely thing […]
Strelitzias, otherwise known as the Bird of Paradise flower, stunning orange with a flash of rich French ultramarine blue. Plopped in a vase they ended up staring at opposite sides of the room. Silly Saturday Strelitzias! What can you see or interpret, with these flowers? Have a bit of fun imagining and reading things […]
Walking… I mean my version of walking. Slow strolling is more apt. But, I am scouting for things out there! If I go too fast, you know I’ll pass the lovely, the mysterious and delightful things right by, and we can’t have that. Its only when we pause and seriously Really Look, that we […]