"The Library"

This abstract started out in a one day workshop, with clear directions from the teaching artist on how to start, and then, to take off in any direction we chose.  As I sketched and then painted from my inspiration source, I began to remember all those luscious days when all I had to do was read.

"The Library"

9" x 12" Watercolor on Arches 140 lb.

I loved to read, and I remember the  library, and the sense of wonderment I felt there...all those books, from story books in grade school, to tales of mysterious packages arriving at Nancy Drew's house in jr. high, and later,  tropical places, palm trees, windswept beaches, exotic ladies in vibrant clothes, dancing to music I could almost hear....Biographies of people, ordinary and important, doing things I dreamed about.  My painting began to reflect my thoughts.

This was really a memorable experience, Thank you to Judy for leading the way

Cindy

All Kinds of Things going on....

I know I haven't posted in a while, but I have been diligently working on my goals:

Acrylic in process:

Abstract watercolor in process:

Rudimentary start on an oil:

And finally, my only complete item, graphite on paper:

"The Egg and I", 4" x 6"

We are in Sarasota for a little while, opportunities for art education, classes, and workshops abound, and as you can see, I may have gotten a little excited and signed up for too many.  It's fun, and lots of work.  

I hope you have a wonderful day,

Cindy

Happy, Happy Holidays All

Wishing you the very best holiday ever....

Cindy

"Front Row"

"Front Row"

12" x 16" Stretched Canvas

Early dawn on the rice field in front of my home.  In the summer the sun rises to the left of this old tree, in the winter, it's all the way to the right of this view.  It always amazes me how much the earth tilts for each season.....

Enjoy your day..

Cindy

Re-posting "Strut"

I am so frustrated with trying to upload a true representation of "Strut".  It looks so yellow in my first attempt, and when I try to upload a new photo, it doesn't "take".....so here's the third try:

Third time was the charm....this is very true to the painting.
My day just got better!
Cindy

Strange Loves

Sometimes, you get tagged as a little weird because of the strange things you love.  You may even think of yourself as a little weird.....but still, you really can't help the things that catch your eye, that you think of as being beautiful.  So, to let you know you are not alone in your strange, funny to others weirdness,  here's my favorite bud vase:

Yes, it's an old "A1 Steak Sauce" bottle.  One of these days, I'm going to paint it, along with another favorite, an old half pint liquor bottle.  I might even throw in a little Waterford, just so the crowd knows I know the difference between good crystal and glass off the grocery shelf!  I could go on and on about the mostly beautiful glass packaging for grocery items, but we are all different, and you may not admire it as much as I do.  

I hope you have a wonderful day,

Cindy

Another GREAT Website for Artists

Here's a second really great website for anyone interested in learning more about painting:

www.svagrikfineart.com

I really liked that he includes lots of videos, along with his paintings, paintings of others, and many, many fine art tips.

Have a great day,
Cindy