First of all - thanks so much for the blog comments -
It is really motivating!
Secondly, I'm "going in" for the Leslie
Saeta January 30in30. I must be insane,
but it's such an extreme experience I have to try even though I can't imagine
how I'll accomplish it - gotta get more organized! The challenge website is here - there are over 300 artists who have signed up.
You would really be a huge help to me with ideas of
things to paint, or photos, or anything, even thoughts about the blog. The hardest part is figuring out what
to paint and how to compose it. Bring it on! Very much appreciated. p.s. I removed the comment SPAM filter so you can leave a comment easily and anonymously if you'd like.
My day 1 painting was fun to do since it's a new subject and painting from a photo is fairly new to me (yet another challenge!). We love watching the birds in the back yard and this one is a special favorite. It's known as the "upside down" bird because it often hops down a tree trunk head first. Once you know that, it's easy to spot them. Apparently this one is a teenager because the markings are not fully developed yet (thanks to my bro who's an avid bird watcher). Enough story, here she is (oh, he thinks it's probably a female).
My day 1 painting was fun to do since it's a new subject and painting from a photo is fairly new to me (yet another challenge!). We love watching the birds in the back yard and this one is a special favorite. It's known as the "upside down" bird because it often hops down a tree trunk head first. Once you know that, it's easy to spot them. Apparently this one is a teenager because the markings are not fully developed yet (thanks to my bro who's an avid bird watcher). Enough story, here she is (oh, he thinks it's probably a female).
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| Red Breasted Nuthatch click here to bid |
Oh and before I forget - here's the
painting that received the 2013 "Painting of the Year" award from the
very unscientific voting bloc which consists of the one person who gets to live
with this soon-to-be-insane-artist ;-) Framing makes such a difference, don't you think?
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| The Gift - Christmas Pear in studio |
Finally - Have a fabulous and Happy New Year!
