Did you know that learning to create Abstract paintings is a fabulous way to teach yourself art basics of Design and Tonal Values? I think that is why I consider abstracts one of the most Challenging genres to master. I do not say that I have mastered the realm of Abstracts. But I do certainly […]
A Silly take on last Saturday’s whirlwind trip. I’ve created an Abstract acrylic painting on canvas using the palette knife in fun swirls of yellow, greens, blues. A bit of silliness, never hurts! My interpretation and explanation for ‘Silly’ today, is simply that the yellow represents the lovely yellow shirt our granddaughter wore when […]
Explosions of color surprised me….. I was just having a quick play testing some acrylics out with the palette knife. Thinking about mixing up and testing colors and textures that I might use for bark, forest, trees. All spurred by my recent trip down south to see The Ancient Empire, the Valley of the Giants […]
Filtered light dappled the wonderful trees and foliage. The sun playing hide and seek behind clouds in the afternoon gave glimpses first of bright light and then sudden chilly shadows. Inspiration Our spur of the moment trip to the Valley of the Giants, Western Australia has given me some lovely memories of the high […]
Cobalt teal blue splashes onto the paper in my efforts for a cooler, refreshing ambience. The palette knife loaded with Acrylic paint slides on the wet paper in a brief fleeting kiss. Perfect for creating smooth applications of color in my abstract painting today. More palette knife posts are The Delightful Palette Knife and Watercolour […]
Wednesday Watercolors. Today I’m using brushes, pens with Inks, palette knife, acrylics and watercolors. And working in two very different painting styles – one using a botanical style and the other, a loose free flowing abstraction of the flower forms. My silly Strelitzias on Saturday inspired a few photographs and doodles, and my efforts today […]
Still looking for stocking stuffer ideas for the artist in your family? If you’re the artist, you know it doesn’t take a lot to make you smile when you unwrap your treasures under the tree! Perhaps a hint or two might be in order….. For those of you who might still be looking for a quick […]
Artist Paul Jenkins filled his abstract canvases with roll the dice, sizzling color. “I utilise past experience and my knowledge of the odds. It is a big gamble, and that is why I love it,” Jenkins said about his approach. I can relate. Art is a risk. Its always a gamble. Paul Jenkins Paul […]
My kind of watercolors! With a Twist. This is a gorgeous example of what watercolor can be: powerful yet soft, delicate edges filled with intrigue, balanced, calligraphic design, ribbon like flow. Harmonious. Its Zen. Challenging Art Lessons and Topics I’m sorry that I can’t take credit for creating this artwork, but Joyce, a lovely […]
Morning kiss, sun’s golden warm light upon the widening, wakening rose petals I imagine myself sitting beneath the rose trellises of Monet’s Giverny as these colours splash onto the paper before me. Creative Processes of “Morning Kiss, for Monet” Beginnings Morning Kiss, for […]