Do you call this painting?
You may or may not think it’s painting,
I’m working with pastels these days, and
I can’t show you the whole piece,
but I just wanted to let you know…
I’m painting EVERY day…(sort of):)
Thanks for following along,
Linda
Plein Air?
Plein Air is a French term
which means painting “in open air”.
and more precisely, it means painting outside
while you’re looking at your subject.
I have followed many artists who just LOVE plein air painting,
but I’ve always painted from photos
in the safe, controlled environment of my art studio
(first that was my kitchen table and now it’s a repurposed extra bedroom:)
But with some nudges from other people,
I lugged my cumbersome easel
and all the necessary supplies out on location and tried it, and…
I loved it!
Ok, well, I don’t love the bug bite I got on Tuesday
that inflamed half my leg for the next 3 days,
or the unrelenting sun that chased me inside.
But I LOVE looking at my subjects in real life
(so to speak, as I’m usually painting buildings).
I love watching the shadows change,
I love being outside (with exceptions, as noted),
I love visiting with people passing by,
And I love my new easel!
Yes, I had to buy a plein air easel with watercolor palette…
I’m all about getting the right art supplies…
I may have an 18 year old van with automatic doors
that are no longer automatic,
but I’ve got some darn good art supplies.
I’ve been painting every day this week…
First my house and then my neighbor’s house… (see above).
Thanks for following along,
Linda
Let the Painting Begin!
Summer 2017
Have decided to challenge myself:
Paint EVERY day.
And honestly, it's not going to be easy this summer,
because I've also decided to have a big garden, sew my clothing again,
I'm scheduled for jury duty and I joined the Rec Center at MU,
plus we've got a vacation planned in June.
And, of course, like everyone else,
I have a million other little things going on.
Sooo why now?
I'm reading Outliers, a book by Malcolm Gladwell,
about why people are successful.
And I was reminded of something that I knew:
If I want my watercolors to be better,
I have to paint A LOT!
So here's #1~ My House
We’ve Only Just Begun
I attended the Women’s March in Charleston.
I loved it.
Shortly afterward, I painted this watercolor…
The original’s 12″ x 16″.
I now have prints for sale.
ALL proceeds will be donated to an organization for which I volunteer, Wof-PAC,
whose sole purpose is campaign finance reform OR
to progressive candidates for political office,
in other words, candidates who pledge to NOT take $$ from multi-national corporations, SuperPacs, or special interests groups.
If you’re interested in purchasing a print check out this page:
Fabric Keychains and More!
My little art career
has had a life of its own.
And I feel like I’m along for the ride!!
I’ve recently taken a step away
from painting
to revisit
making handcrafted items
that I designed a few years ago:
Fabric keychains, beaded bracelets, stamped metal necklaces…and more!
Oh, what fun I’m having!
I’m not selling these online;
you’ll have to come to
The Red Caboose
Saturday, Feb. 4
10:00-3:00!
Thanks for following along,
Linda
2017 Calendars are in 6 Locations!
It was ABSOLUTELY wonderful
seeing sooo many people at Heritage Station today.
Thanks sooo much for coming out to buy my calendar!
If you still want and/or need a calendar
they’re now being sold in
6 different locations in Huntington!
Check out this page to get all the details!
Thanks for following along,
Linda
10 Times Better!
Last year after my 2016 calendar
of Huntington watercolors,
I committed to creating
a 2017 calendar that was 10 times better!
And I’m thrilled to report…
IT IS!!
I can’t wait to show you.
They’ll be in several retail shops,
and at a few events next weekend.
Thanks for following along,
Linda
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