PRICKLY PEAR MOSAIC
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| Prickly Pear Sunset, 30" x 22" watercolor on Aquabord -- SOLD |
This set a record -- for me, anyway. Alyson Kinkade, my friend and owner of Columbine Gallery in Loveland, Colorado, saw the painting when I posted it, sent a photo to a client, and BOOYA! SOLD!
Can you tell I'm excited? As all of you fellow artists know, selling your artwork is usually not that easy -- it certainly isn't for me. So, I'm very grateful to Alyson for being proactive, on my behalf.
And, no, I don't teach, or even demonstrate, this technique -- it is such slow going that it would put everyone to sleep.
And, no, I don't teach, or even demonstrate, this technique -- it is such slow going that it would put everyone to sleep.
"FIRE" PAINTING
Finally finished. I realized that it is more difficult (for me, anyway) to try to recreate one of my own paintings, than to paint it the first time.
Finally finished. I realized that it is more difficult (for me, anyway) to try to recreate one of my own paintings, than to paint it the first time.
and framed . . .
NEW COMMISSION PAINTING -- BRIDAL BOUQUET
Just received this commission, so I haven't even started -- except for preparing the paper. But, here's the picture of the gorgeous bouquet. I hope I do it justice, and make this couple happy. The husband commissioned me to do this, to give to his wife on their first anniversary. Very sweet . . .
PHOTOS FOR THIS MONTH'S PHOTO CHALLENGES
The Neighborhood
Mellow Yellow
Old Bones
Valley of the Gods (this is a place in southeastern Utah -- not as famous as the Grand Canyon or Monument Valley, but just as awesome)
It's a Lizard-Eat-Lizard World out There in the Desert
Pastels in My Kitchen
Love the photos. Quite a neighborhood you've got there!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jane -- My neighbors are so quiet, too!
DeleteThe mosaic is stunning. It's no wonder it sold quickly! And it is all paint, correct? It must have taken a lot of time. Do you like working on the Aquaboard?
ReplyDeleteThank you, Laura! And, yes, it is all just paint -- and no masking. It does take a lot of time, but I enjoy painting this way, as long as I'm not rushed for any reason. It's sort of like sewing a quilt by hand, stitch by stitch. I used to hate Aquabord -- mainly because I was trying to paint on it the same way I paint on paper -- layering and glazing. Frustrating. For some reason, I kept trying different things until I figured it out. Now, I love it! The colors stay brighter, and you can lift out color easily.
DeleteLovely! Congrats on selling the mosaic! It is lovely. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Angela!
DeleteThat mosaic painting is just AWESOME! I love your mosaic technique. Don't know many people who would have the patience to do it - I hope you got a really big check. :)
ReplyDeleteThe "fire" painting came out wonderful too. I'm sure that the owner is thrilled to have it. And I can already envision how beautiful that bridal bouquet will be. Congrats on a great artistic month!
Thank you, Michelle -- I appreciate your comments. Getting a check is nice! As long as I don't figure out how much per hour I'm making. Hahaha! With that mosaic technique, it would be a pretty darn tiny amount! But, hey, who's counting? (By the way, the bridal bouquet turned out great, and they were thrilled. Pix to follow at end of month.)
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