Art Appreciation & ART TIP

I'm finding my postings are as eclectic as my choice of painting subjects.  When I'm asked what do I like to paint, its not an easy thing to answer.  My best description is that I paint urban and rural landscapes and people doing everyday things.  Then if you throw in a few still life paintings I get closer to a description of what I paint.  Sometimes I wish I liked to paint  a specific "theme" especially for shows.  Then I think life is too short so go ahead and paint whatever catches my fancy. 

"Art Appreciation", oil on Gessobord, 8 x10" ($275 framed)

Art Tip

If you don't follow Lines & Colors blog, I highly recommend checking it out.  Charlie Parker's Art Blog "Lines and Colors"  has something for everyone: drawing, sketching, painting, comics, cartoons, webcomics, illustration, digital art, concept art, gallery art, artist tools and techniques, motion graphics, animation, sci-fi and fantasy illustration, paleo art, storyboards, matte painting, 3d graphics & more.  

http://www.linesandcolors.com/

Girls Night Out

I took my brother's family sightseeing.  As we walked around, I heard them call my name. When I turned, there they all stood with their backs to me saying, "Take our picture so you can paint us." Everyone thinks they’re a comedian. They know I love to paint people looking at art in museums and here is another recent favorite.

Girls Night Out, 8x8", oil on gessoboard  (sold)

Merry Christmas wishes to all…

A few years after we moved into our home, I walked outside one Dec day and there was a pink plastic flamingo with sticks for antlers, a Santa hat & a red scarf.  I loved it.  No one ever owned up to the deed, but a tradition was born.  If the flamingos mysteriously showed up in your yard it was your turn to dress them for the next occasion.  People were incredibly creative.  Flamingos as Santa, bikini clad, in a diaper & top hat for New Years Eve, covered in feathers at Thanksgiving, in wedding attire and even as an angel when we lost a neighbor & friend to cancer.  Not sure what happened, but after many years the flamingos disappeared.

I promised myself this year....no new Christmas decorations.  I even boxed up things I don't put out anymore to give away.  Today, I took the boxes of old Christmas decorations to the Salvation Army and stopped at Home Depot to pick up light bulbs… and what do I see!?!  I couldn't help myself!!  I ask you who could resist?  AND they light up!