Thursday 7 January 2016

2016 Day 7

I did NOT feel like painting today! But I did it anyway - lol.

This morning I attended a "Values" workshop hosted by the Creston Art Club and instructed by local artist Eileen Hirota. It was very informative but tiring (all that concentration!) Then, after lunch my husband and I moved a ton of snow that had come thundering down off the roof of the house.

At any rate, I am very tired and achy so this painting is a 'quickie'.
Snow on the Mountains
Another 5 x 7 x 3/4" home made canvas board painted with acrylics and a palette knife. Now I just have to sign it and seal it and it will be done!

I don't know if it has been the rough canvases or the fact that I have been using gesso instead of white paint but I have found these little canvases so easy to photograph. I haven't had to worry about the flash glare which has been a blessing because the last few days have been pretty gloomy and the light outside has not been optimum for photos - at least not for me - lol.

Don't forget to check out Leslie's blog to see art from the other participants in the 30 Painting in 30 Days Challenge -  http://30paintingsin30days.weebly.com/blog




8 comments:

  1. Such a terrific piece Val! Glad you are having more luck with the flash :) Love the greens and wonderful textures :)

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    1. Thanks Sheila. I find pictures with lots of green a real challenge so I am glad you like it. I am working on a different surface today so I will see if the flash situation changes too.

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  2. If this is a "quickie".....wow-nice.

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    1. Thanks Laurie, I think it only took about 30 or 40 minutes to do which is a 'quickie' from my point of view. Although I can do watercolors faster, I find acrylics usually take me much longer.

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  3. Jealous - wish my quickies came out so good. ,ore jealous - wish I had this,view outside but ... Not jealous - baby you can have all the snow. Pretty piece Val

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    1. Thanks Nelvia, glad you like this. The scene is pretty much imaginary although there are mountains, trees and lakes all around us. As for snow, I love the look of it when it is fresh and clean but I don't like driving in it and the shovelling is back-breaking. We have to take the good with the bad - lol

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  4. I love the textural look of this!!! Lovely landscape!

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