I'm very proud of myself. Apparently Spring Break is exactly what I needed to get enthused enough to finally grab a paint brush and begin those paintings that have been fermenting in my brain.
I had time and inspiration enough to paint a landscape on the weekend. Then the knowledge that there was no school bell ruling my life yesterday enabled me to work on these two small seascapes.
I bought an expensive frame for the larger canvas ages ago, hoping it would motivate me into turning a blank white into a lovely decorating piece. Here's a peek at how it looks when I put it together. Don't you just loooove it?!
Me neither! April Fool's!
I couldn't resist since I had the raw materials: I found the frame and canvases in a "free" pile when a neighbor moved out two weeks ago. I never turn my nose up at canvases no matter how bad they are. Even if the "trees" are strokes of paint over a "leaf" background and the mountain is nearly invisible. Or the seascapes completely ignore the rule of thirds. Or the artist mistakenly thinks the Pacific is dark blue. Because all I see is a free canvas!
I once picked up a completely black canvas and carried it home (it's pink homage of roses and rose quotes now).
The frame is truly hideous. The light wood is nice but the rough carved dark part is challenging my creative instincts. Any suggestions? Maybe a driftwood treatment and add a chalkboard? Or a bright turquoise paint job for a modern fun look? Or even a nice bonfire to warm my hands from my morning walk?
Now go forth and punk someone you love.
Be (INSPIRE)d,
I had time and inspiration enough to paint a landscape on the weekend. Then the knowledge that there was no school bell ruling my life yesterday enabled me to work on these two small seascapes.
I bought an expensive frame for the larger canvas ages ago, hoping it would motivate me into turning a blank white into a lovely decorating piece. Here's a peek at how it looks when I put it together. Don't you just loooove it?!
Me neither! April Fool's!
I couldn't resist since I had the raw materials: I found the frame and canvases in a "free" pile when a neighbor moved out two weeks ago. I never turn my nose up at canvases no matter how bad they are. Even if the "trees" are strokes of paint over a "leaf" background and the mountain is nearly invisible. Or the seascapes completely ignore the rule of thirds. Or the artist mistakenly thinks the Pacific is dark blue. Because all I see is a free canvas!
I once picked up a completely black canvas and carried it home (it's pink homage of roses and rose quotes now).
The frame is truly hideous. The light wood is nice but the rough carved dark part is challenging my creative instincts. Any suggestions? Maybe a driftwood treatment and add a chalkboard? Or a bright turquoise paint job for a modern fun look? Or even a nice bonfire to warm my hands from my morning walk?
Now go forth and punk someone you love.
Be (INSPIRE)d,
You silly girl. You had me .
ReplyDeleteNO...No bonfire, nothing a little paint won't fix! Wow,, you are a truly talented artist..I have absolutely no painting skills. Those are gorgeous! I my next life I want to be able to paint ....And sing lol!
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