September 30, 30 in 30

Day #29 & #30, 30 paintings in 30 days
hosted by Leslie Saeta.

This one actually took me 3 days. I can't believe we're to day 30 already.This was one of the easier 30 in 30's for me. That's because I paint in my studio 5 days a week. I look forward to posting more paintings in the future. Now that my illustrations are done I can devote more time to commissions and paintings. There's a ton of paintings I still want to do.

Orange Orchids

Alcohol Ink and Pen

11" x 14"

$185 + S&H

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September 21, 30 in 30

Day 21, 30 paintings in 30 days
hosted by Leslie Saeta.

Every year the Rockford Art Guild does a show at the Nicholas Conservatory. Over the years I have collected quite a bit of photos if its flowers. This is one.

Bird of Paradise

Alcohol Ink & Pen

8" x 10"

$125 + S&H

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September, 30 in 30, Day 5

The world needs more bight, cheery sunflowers, 

of this I am convinced.

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

I became inspired when a sunflower farmer set up a booth next to mine at the Rockton River Market. His buckets full of hundreds of sunflowers were too much for me to resist. I took several photos and have a few more paintings planned. 

Sunflowers II

Alcohol Inks

11" x 14"

$129

I finished this painting last night at 317 Studio & Gallery's First Friday Event. I love painting there and always have a wonderful time.

I always meet interesting people be it the other artists participating or the people coming in to see what's going on.

Inspired by the Art on the Internet

"I wish I could paint like that."

I see so many incredibly talented people on the internet. I'm inspired by their technical skills and/or their creativity. I think, "I want to paint like that." or "I wish I thought of that." I have to stop myself and give myself a talking to. It goes something like this:

"You are on your own unique journey. You can copy someone else but what's the point? The world already has THAT person to do that art. There is only one you. What you have to say is unique and important. Be inspired, effected, challenged but make sure you're on your path."

We all change... evolve in our own ways. The internet is to inspire and possibly to push us to work harder, more often, get better. Our special signature is there inside of all of us, just give it the time it needs to grow. Use other artists work to change, to get better not to destroy that which is unique about your work.

Work in Progress

Lilies

Watercolor

11"x 17"

Day 26, Watercolors, Work in Progress

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.


I have some watercolors that I have been working on for a long time. It's hard to paint everyday and not work on them. So yesterday I gave myself a treat and I worked on my Lily painting. It still has quite a ways to go and I 'm still figuring out the background - although I think I know what I want to do.

Work in Progress

Watercolor

11" x 17'

NSF

I was struggling with where to put my I pod while I painted. My husband bought me an I Pad clamp for my work desk. It can stand freely, or attach to a tripod. I'm loving it! I can paint and easily change Pandora channels or check social media quickly.

It also works great for Painting selfies: 

Day 16, Alcohol Ink and Pen, Honeysuckle

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

Painting with alcohol ink is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you'll get.

Honeysuckle

Alcohol Ink and Pen

8" x 12"

$85

But the one thing you can count on with alcohol inks are bright, vibrant colors. I love the way the colors mix and make patterns. This is our honeysuckle bought in a box from Walmart 15 years ago. I never thought it would survive but it did more than that. It thrived, and is a favorite of many hummingbirds in the summer.

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