I started 2012 setting goals and today I feel really good about meeting many those goals (except the exercising ones), actually putting those bullets on my list as actions I've taken instead of just writing on a list.
One of those bullet points was to journal as much as I can and blog more. Two things I have definitely done. I've also enrolled in an art class at a great College of Art, create more art that makes me happy, and have found a direction that I want to take my art in. While there are many more things I've crossed off my list - these are the ones I'm comfortable sharing. ;-)
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Anyway, as I reflect internally on the coming year today -- I want to share my latest journal page with you. I have been attracted to birds a lot lately, I think it may be due to the fact that I have several nests on my front and back porch with Mama and Papa Robins and their babies. While these birds aren't robins, I did paint them to resemble the coloring, a little.
Notice how blah they look before I paint the eyes, very lifeless and empty.
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I marveled a couple month ago at how amazing it is to see a painting transform when you add a black outline to the designs, but this transformation is so much more dramatic. The black eyes with the white light in the center really brings them to life.
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Here they are, two friends aloft on a couple of branches in the woods. Having a sweet chat about life, love and everything else in-between.
Yes, adding the colour to the eyes certainly makes a huge difference, Catherine. Your painting is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI've just picked up a copy of Simply Cards & Papercraft in the UK and guess who has a card on the front page! Your article is fabulous. Congratulations :o)
Chris x
Happy Birthday & thank you for all you have taught me about art & life! xoxox
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