New Paintings from Open Sessions

The two female paintings are of the same model during different open painting sessions.
The two male paintings are not of the same person. The last one was the last painting I did. I like that one the most out of all of them, because it seems to be more finalized. This model might come back for this weekend and I will decide if I will work with a new painting or develop this one further. Showing these together makes me realize I have been working.

10 Oil Paintings from Photos: 3rd

My next adventure is to paint this photo of me when I was 5 years old before my tap recital. I convinced my mother to have me start dancing at age four. My mother was very adamant that I wait till five years old but I was a very independent thinker with a talent of convince my parents my view was the better one. So here I am at my second year of dancing! I continued through age 14.

Here is my quick pencil rendition.

Now looking at it on the computer I see a lot of problems but that is what painting is for. Hopefully I can fix them when I paint it.

See you tomorrow. I plan to paint as much as possible before Christmas!

December 21, 2009

I spent 6 more hours taking some time with this painting while I watched two movies.
1. "Friends with Money" with Jennifer Aniston

2. "About Schmit" with Jack Nicholson

They were both good. This is not my first time watching either movie. I am really bad like that. I get it from my mother. Mom if you are reading this ... you know what I mean.

I am happy with the painting but I have a lot of problems I hope to resolve tomorrow.
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Oh, I have taken up a knew habit of writing down what paint colors I use.
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This painting used 7 colors: Zince White, Naples Yellow Hue, Permanent Magenta, Windsor Green, Phthalo Turquoise, Sap Green, and Indian Red.

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I usually keep my palette very slim, 4 or so colors but this time I went way out. Wooo?

I was talking to a lady in her sixties who has been doing portrait painting for a while. She said if I want to learn I should just move on and paint as many pieces as possible. That is my intentions so I am moving on. I am stuck with this piece but I will find what I am missing by working and painting and continuing!

See you on the flip side!

10 Oil Paintings from Photos: 1st

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December 14, 2009

I choose a photo

I draw the photo 16" x 20" canvas paper.

I paint the photo over the drawing.

I sit in my studio (which is a large closet mind you) and watch usually the same movie over and over. I am amazed my husband has not gone crazy by now with the words "Bon Appetite!" sounding in the background.

When I started this project just 4 days ago, I thought it would take me a short time to paint. I was so wrong. I still don't like it but I have to go on to the other one.

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October 2009- 30 Paintings in 30 days

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10- paintings of my environment
10-self-portrait paintings
10-paintings of other people

All paintings of people are on 9" x 12" canvas paper.

1. All paintings of environment are on 16" x 20" canvas paper.
   
2. Each painting should only take 2-3hours to produce.


3. They do not have to be completely finished but it would be nice to bring the painting to a stopping point.
   

The Paintings are in order by:

Environment
Self Portrait
Other People

In chronological order

Wishes:
I hoped that this exercise would help me rekindle my passion for art. I have been feeling uninspired and wondering why I would ever want to do any art. So far I find that painting is really relaxing and helps me zone out so that I stop thinking so much!

I. ENVIRONMENT
Park St.- Framed Print 8" x 10" $50.00

II. SELF-PORTRAIT














































































































































III. OTHER PEOPLE

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