"DAWN"

On my easel this morning, "Dawn", acrylic on stretched canvas.

Still a way to go in the foreground, but I love the sky and treeline.

Next week, I am excited to be taking a three day workshop with Mike Rooney, http://mikerooneystudios.blogspot.com/, a wonderful artist whose easy, relaxed style is anything but easy.  At least for me, I always get caught up in the details.

I hope you have a wonderful day,
Cindy

"Fish Shack II"

Between grandchildren, a lawn run wild, and piled up laundry, I managed to squeeze in time to finish "Fish Shack II".  I have to say that it was challenging, and fun.  I have to say that it kept me awake at night.  I have to say that painting in a larger format requires more than just bigger brushes, (as someone recently told me).  For a control freak like me, there is a lot more opportunity to "fuss" with details.  It was hard to resist, but I did for the most part.  I admit to fussing with the tin roof, the trees, the water, the marsh, well, ok, most of it.  But I unfussed at the end, with larger, more lavish brush work.

  "Fish Shack II"

Acrylic on 12" x 24" stretched canvas.

Have a great day,

Cindy

Work Continues on Fish House II

AUGHHHH....I continue to work on "Fish House II"...and work, and work.  I keep rethinking bits and pieces, and I know that's not good.  Still, I know I can pull it all together and have a successful composition.

Here is the current iteration:

"Fish House II"

12" x 24" Acrylic on stretched canvas..

The area of concern is the small shack, and adjacent trees.  Fixable, I'm just going to take a break on it for today.  I am happy with the rest, especially the water and marsh in the foreground.

I'm hangin' it up for the day:

 I always wash out my acrylic brushes with Dawn dish detergent, and hang them to dry.  I believe this preserves the shape, and extends the overall life.

Have a great day,

Cindy

On my easel

I am still putting a few finishing touches on a larger version of "Fish House".  I love it when a scene captures my imagination so completely.  I can see a car pulling up in front of this old shack, a family unloading shrimp nets and crabbing supplies, as well as a lantern, cook stove, cots, sleeping bags, and other modern day comforts.  Or, maybe it's me, with my easel, paint boxes, a cooler (of course), add in a generator, since I am no longer one for roughing it too much.  I do love all the peace and quiet you would find in a place like this, the beauty, sun rises and sun sets to capture, herons, egrets, fish jumping, opps, maybe a gator or two.

"Fish House II"

12" x 24", Acrylic on stretched canvas.

Find a cozy spot, and make it a great day,

Cindy

Home Again, Home Again...

We are home safe and sound.  The coach has been emptied and cleaned.  The house dusted, and restocked.  The windows are opened to a delicious breeze coming off the rice field.  We luxuriate in all the space, and slowly adjust ourselves to a new routine.  It's lovely here, and lovely to be here!

My studio is ready and waiting.....


Make this a wonderful day,
Cindy