Sunset, couple on the beach
Now on my Mothers wall
This oil painting was painted today and took most of the day to do. I took inspiration from a photograph and I quite like the way the sky has turned out. I sold a portrait painting today which has pleased me as I rarely paint portraits except for friends.
I have had a busy week in all and very productive weekend. I saw some great mixed media work this week in a school and although I did not meet the artists I know them to be A level students. One had used shoes glued to a canvas and painted on to them which sounds weird but looked wonderful and the other had done a moving picture made from news paper clippings and ink and from a distance the newspaper looked like shading. Such talented artists and so young.
I my self drew pictures all the time as a child but never got into painting until my middle twenties. Art has made me look at the world with different eyes, always looking out for new material for my paintings. Sometimes I can take a few days to become inspired and when I find it I can not rest until I have got my ideas on to canvas. Other things can get left to one side,like the mountain of ironing that I don't know whether to iron or climb and other such jobs. I spoke to an art teacher this week who's speciality is etching. He admitted that he finds it hard to find time to do his own artwork and I think a lot of creative people struggle with time in the hustle and bustle of life. I try to do at least one piece of art a week so if you like my work keep looking at this blog and do follow the link if you want to purchase. Thanks for looking Carolyn
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