September 24, Gerbera Daisies II

Day 24

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

This is from Thursday's alcohol ink class 
at 317 Studio & Gallery. 
Having started the painting as a demo, I was able to finish it at home yesterday. Gerbera Daisies is one of my best selling print and card. I think the contrast in flowers is what attracts everyone to this painting. Repainting my paintings is really enjoyable to me, and I learn something new each time as I try to improve them or try something a bit different. I think I like this painting better than my first one.

Gerbera Daisies II

Alcohol Ink & Pen

8 x 10

$95

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Day 8, January 30 in 30

Day 8, January 8th.

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

Developing my next alcohol ink class for 317 Studio & Gallery. I thought painting on canvas would be a good challenge for those who have taken a few courses with me. I love the way the inks are absorbed into the canvas. They still react to their neighboring inks a bit but not as much as they do on Yupo paper. The result is a painting that has vivid colors but looks a bit like watercolors. I love the high contrast between the yellows and reds - and greens for that matter. This painting is done on gallery wrapped canvas as turning the corner and continuing the painting is so appealing to me. And of course, then you don't have to frame the piece.

Gerber Daisies

Alcohol Inks and Pen

6" x 6"

Where are days 6 & 7? 
Well, I haven't done them yet. I didn't paint in the car and just couldn't move very fast after vacation. Honestly, I'd love a few days on the couch with a good book and a blank canvas with lots of time. Having said all that I am hoping to make up for lost time soon. We'll see.

September 30 in 30, Day 10

Day 10

30 in 30 hosted by Leslie Saeta.

Our wedding Anniversary
Mark and I were attracted to each other the moment we saw each other. I used to think we were so much alike... we're not. Yes, on very basic and important issues ( I might add) like politics, religion, family we think alike. But on a very gut level we are made of different stuff. I jump right into projects, Mark thinks them out first. Spacial relationships are very important to Mark, I'm more concerned with colors and textures. etc. etc. The end result is a wonderful blend that works well together. Whatever I lack he makes up for it and visa versa.

Today's painting makes me think about opposites
that are so very much alike. 
In the end they work wonderfully together.

Gerber Daisies

Alcohol Inks on Yupo paper

8" x 12"

$85