If you follow my blog I posted that I was exploring mixed media and had put my oils aside for awhile. Here is a sample of a mixed media piece I completed in a mixed media class this past spring. In order to grow as an artist I need to explore other creative options especially when inspiration is needed. Mixed media for me is so freeing, there are no limitations, it's open to everything and I particularly love being able to include words or quotes. I've been experimenting with acrylics, paper, markers, photos, stamps, inks and stencils. The list continues to grow, so many possibilities! Someday I may have some for sale, I'm thinking prints, another new avenue to explore.
I will continue to paint in oils (there's nothing like the beauty of oil paint), I may include some oil in my mixed media pieces someday following the fat on lean rule so you have no problems with paint falling off the painting surface. And I have a few new oils to share soon, I just need to photo them. Oh, and I just entered an oil painting in the MN State Fair; I should know by next week if it's accepted. Keep your fingers crossed!
Not For Sale - oil on gessobord, 6x6 inches
My friends kitty recently passed, what I remember about her was her cute little rounded ears. When she was a kitten, before coming to live with my friend, the tops of her ears had become badly frostbitten and she ended up losing just the tops of her ears. It gave her a very unique look.
This is the last of my oil paintings for awhile, until I get inspired again. Right now I'm having way to much fun creating mixed media pieces.
Not For Sale - oil on gessobord, 6x6 inches
This is our dog Hattie, but she is really still a puppy being only a little over a year old. We were traveling with her last winter and met some other dog owners one of who dubbed her "Cartoon Dog", a perfect name since she is so animated. I believe I captured some of that happy, crazy let's play puppy character in her eyes. She is a happy little girl who loves to play, travel, socialize and is very fun to paint.
Not For Sale - oil on gessobord, 6x6 inches
I have an animal lover friend, besides cats and dogs she has birds, not little birds either. This Parrot is pretty good sized, beautiful to look at but I wouldn't trust him with any of my fingers. She has had this bird for around 26 years, they are good friends. She agreed to some photos and this one captured some of his personality......he was daring me to come closer for a little finger snack I believe.
Click Here To Buy It Now - $50, oil on gessobord, 6x6 inches
Bloom time for Peonies is so short, I wanted to do another peony painting before they were finished for the season. Even though the bloom time is short it's well worth having them in the gardens. Maybe next year I will paint my hot pink peony which is gorgeous but hidden around the side of the house. I really need to move her to a better location. The peonies are done and so is Spring but I'm enjoying Summer time!
Due to the limitations and inconsistencies of various display monitors, the colors you see on your screen may not be a totally accurate reproduction of the actual painting but I work to get the best likeness possible.
Click Here To Buy It Now - $75, oil on gessobord, 6x6 inches
I don't normally cut my garden flowers and bring them in simply because I love to walk in my gardens and enjoy the flowers there. But I had some friends over and wanted a bouquet for my table and thought it would be a wasted opportunity not to paint them afterwards. So these peonies were well enjoyed, they did double duty. Maybe I should have named them Double Duty Bouquet. What do you think?
I took a short break for needed inspiration and tried some mixed media paintings. I love mixed media!! Soon I will be posting some mixed media pieces.
Due to the limitations and inconsistencies of various display monitors, the colors you see on your screen may not be a totally accurate reproduction of the actual painting but I work to get the best likeness possible.
Sold - oil on gessobord, 6x6 inches
You can tell I'm a product of the 60's with a name like Flower Power. I wanted to try painting flowers up close and thought it would be a very simple painting to do. For me, it was like trying to paint an abstract, something I never do but maybe it would be a good practice tool. This was a humbling experience, my hats off to all those who paint beautiful flowers up close and personal.
Due to the limitations and inconsistencies of various display monitors, the colors you see on your screen may not be a totally accurate reproduction of the actual painting but I work to get the best likeness possible.
