”What separates artists from ex-artists is that those who challenge their fears continue; those who don’t, quit. from "Art and Fear" by David Bayles and Ted Orland
This blog is about learning to paint. The road began in January, 2011.
"Step by step a path, stone by stone, a cathedral " (Phil Cousineau)
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Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Cobalt & Persimmon- Dec 2011
I might have to photograph this one again. The persimmon is much brighter than in the photo.
Little Pumpkin Little Painting - Dec 2011
This is indeed a little pumpkin, and an even smaller canvas - only 4x5 inches. This size is huge compared to Austin artist Felice House's http://www.tinylittlepaintings.com/ which are only 2 1/2 x3. She inspired me to give this tiny format a try. I learned that I am just as slow painting a tiny painting as I am at bigger ones.
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Alpine Butte - Nov 2011
Mike and I love to visit the West Texas Big Bend area. This scene is just outside Alpine, on the road to Marfa. We took a trip to there in September. I took a photo of this simple butte in the early morning which was the reference for this painting. This is my first lanscape painting and my first painting on a stretched canvas. I feel as though I am becoming a real painter.
It has been a while since I posted. This painting was finished in November but I just now got it photographed. A visit from my mom kept me busy for two weeks in November along with Thanksgiving and house parties.
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