The art of inspiration, is being aware. So often I run about doing the daily tasks – oblivious to what is around me. Whether its birds softly calling, or curtains dancing in the breeze… or even some fabulous graffiti. I can just miss out. While strolling in the welcome coolness of early morning – I was aware. […]
Moody Monday at midnight…. capturing the Indigo Falls And, thinking of Edgar A. Poe’s Dreamland once again. ….of Eidolon on his Night Throne. (Dawn Falls a near opposite, is a great partner post to have a quick look at along with this image.) Both paintings are in […]
Cobalt Teal Blue once again, this time within the folds and patterns of the curtains as they dance in the autumn breeze. watercolors used: cobalt teal blue, perylene green, permanent alizarin crimson, gold gouache, white
Delicate ethereal, this softly blooms. A pale blush against a gentle visage, hints of a time gone by. Nostalgia’s path we wander down. For a moment, lost in time; for a moment sweet memories entwine. Delicate, ethereal. This softly blooms. My time, back in Sydney – amidst the old familiar […]
Deep purple and magenta colours are knockout this morning! The deep shadowed tones of the neighbor’s rooftop is a sharp, contrast to the wild morning sky. Within 90 seconds, the colours, the contrast, were gone. An odd shape, on the far left looks like a Watcher upon the roof, waiting for the colours of the […]
Monday’s art painting question of the day was “How do you mix Grey?” The lovely grey burmese model, Moet very kindly allowed a portrait. No nudes, no eyes. We were clear on those issues. Moet’s gleaming silver grey coat gives us a perfect sample for greys. I’ll be suggesting several recipes for mixing greys….whether its […]
Silly Saturday… I think, that 2016 needs “Silly Saturdays.” When I’m just having a bit of fun, there’s no pressure. With silliness comes the unleashing of creative energy! Process of the Copper Sky Mixed Media Oddly, This started with looking at some lovely quail eggs. Many things can inspire the artist’s […]
“To me art is an Adventure into an unknown world, which can only be explored by those willing to take the risk.” Mark Rothko Exactly. More playing with photography this morning, thinking about contrasts and tone, line, texture, no colour. Taking a risk. A Rothko quote coupled with a black and white photograph! […]
Fun Friday photos today, a bit of play and diversion. Something different, something without colour! I took away the colour, in order to see the flower more clearly. The solid, velvet black background created a wonderful contrast to the white tipped petals uplifted towards the band of light streaming from my studio window. I’ve […]
Flinging paint with a Twist! This past year’s fun adventures in Watercolor with a Twist course is over. The course is under renovation. Out with the old, in with the new! Abstract Painting Design The painting has an abstracted design with a strong dominating arched curve. This ‘twist’ curves radically from top right […]