Friday, 1 January 2016

A New Year - A New 30 Paintings Challenge

I really hadn't planned to enter Leslie Saeta's 30 Paintings in 30 Days challenge this January but I just couldn't help myself. My first thought was to do a series of small acrylic pieces but, due to my continued interest in Quilling, I think I will work in both media over the month.

Here is my painting for Day #1.
Copper Beech Tree
"Copper Beech Tree" is acrylic on a home-made 5 x 7 x 3/4" canvas board. The painting is based on a photo of a tree in my yard.

To see some of the contributions by other artists go to Leslie's page; http://30paintingsin30days.weebly.com/blog

See you tomorrow!
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10 comments:

  1. Nelvia1 January 2016 at 14:25

    You my friend have been one busy gal, love your retrospective. Also so glad you too should be committed, I mean are committed to the 30 day challenge. That is where we met last year and glad to follow your adventures again!! Ok got me on the homemade board?? I love the colors here the leaves just pop off that blue sky.

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    1. Mellowood Gallery1 January 2016 at 15:22

      I think you were right the first time about about 'committed' - lol - as I often think I should be. As I have a whole bunch of canvas, my husband offered to cut some pieces of 3/4' plywood to any size I wanted, then I could cover the wood with the canvas and have my own 'gallery wrap' boards. This is instead of using stretcher bars. I am not sure that I like the finished product as they don't have the give that stretched canvases have but it was an interesting experiment. Thanks for the compliment of my painting. I hope you are doing the challenge too!

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  2. Laurie Mueller2 January 2016 at 04:04

    This is really gorgeous, Val. I am so glad you're in the challenge!

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  3. Sheila2 January 2016 at 22:52

    Sweet piece Val. Makes me think of rainy day. (I love rainy days.) So glad you are in the challenge my friend!

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    1. Mellowood Gallery3 January 2016 at 09:07

      Thanks Sheila. Rainy days and fog when you can be snuggled up with a book and a cup of tea! The Challenge can keep us going or drive us crazy - lol

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  4. Jackie PN3 January 2016 at 04:45

    Lovely Val!

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  5. Joan Tavolott14 January 2016 at 13:33

    Even without quilling you have so much texture in this!!

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    1. Mellowood Gallery14 January 2016 at 13:44

      This would be a challenge to quill - lol Thanks for looking and commenting on all my blogs. Leslie’s' challenge is such a great way to 'meet' new artists

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