Getting to the easel to paint has been both a struggle and somewhat easier than usual lately. Of course, it’s the thing I most want and need to do. Then there are so many things that need attention. Don’t forget that my art studio is at my home, and everyone thinks I’m totally free.
I’m not, but Mr. Resistance is always hanging around, talking non stop, telling me what to do and not do.
Besides, Grandbaby #4 arrived recently and that has been a glorious event. Grandbabies #1, 2, and 3 need attention, too. However, this artist needs to pay close attention to herself. Since this week has been kind of free for me, I was able to put this open schedule to good use. Doing me!
The Greek monastery painting was waiting for more work, but I needed something new. I decided to start a new scene with fresh colors like this Greek island seascape. Having two works going at once could be a good thing, I thought.
The twitter art exhibit postcard was sent out to Edinburg, Scotland. Done!
Armed with new oil paints to try in these amazing turquoise and blue colors I went right in sketching the shapes, darks and lights. It just had to happen like that, without too much thought. I let my instincts take over my actions at the canvas with the brush and paints.
It felt really good to work like that, in a mindful, process only method, using the reference photo for the colors and direction.
I’ll tell you a little about the new oil paints I recently purchased to try. Besides the Gamblin paints I’ve been using, I bought Rembrandt and Michael Harding oils. Buttery feel and vivid colors from both of these companies makes painting with them an absolute joy. Keeps me at the easel longer than I think I’d paint. That is big.
Before I could ruin the progress I made in this work I stopped. Things could get ugly if I get too much in the details. Tomorrow is wide open and maybe I can finish this and move on.
