With Camera In Hand

Today is my last blog for several weeks. I will be traveling, but I will be traveling with camera in hand. I will be observing and thinking and gathering lots of material to come back and paint again. This is a necessary process to take from time to time to recharge and get inspired. I plan to make changes to my blog when I return. Perhaps a slide show of artwork? So, stay inspired, keep observing the world around you and we will continue on this artist's journey very soon.

A Little Validation

I had family at the condo/studio last night. The walls are covered with my art, the ones that haven't sold, that is. Some of my latest paintings were still on my work table. Out of all the paintings in my studio, when my nephew saw one of the graphic paintings I had recently done he remarked, "I like this." It was the lighthouse painting. I saw this as a validation that I am going in the right direction, at least at this particular point in time.

Traveling and Taking A Break

In a few days I leave for a two week vacation. I am really looking forward to clearing my mind from the usual things and seeing what inspiration brings to me. I will bring a camera of course. With a fresh mind you start to see things differently. You start to see different patterns and colors and view what others are doing and just get inspired all over again. I am looking forward to spending time with friends and family.

Finished At Last!

After painting and repainting, I am finally satisfied and finished with my latest painting. The light blue calm sky is a nice contrast to the graphic elements and wavy lines of the lavender fields. See finished painting below.

Finally, A Productive Day!

The painting is finally getting done. I will possibly finish today. I still need to paint the buildings and add details. Felt good to paint for more than a few minutes at a time.

Progress is Slow

Progress has been slow in my painting. This could be for multiple reasons. I have not spent as much time in my studio. I am getting ready for a trip in a week. And lots and lots of other things have gotten in the way of my completing my painting. I can assure you, it will get finished. With only having 30 minutes here and another 30 minutes later makes progress super slow. I will manage to finish this painting before my trip. I possibly should not have started this project at this time. But, no matter how chaotic scheduling work time has been, the time working on the painting is still a pleasure. The foreground of the painting is quite dramatic. I still need to add mountains and other graphic elements to the painting. See below.

Finally, A Painting Day

There have been lots of interruptions lately. Today, at least the afternoon, is dedicated to painting. No more interruptions, please! I need to paint. I love to paint. I get crabby when I don't paint.