Acrylic Painting Technique for Landscape-It's in the Gift!

BACK IN THE STUDIO! YEAH AND YEAAHH!!

  

It has just been beautiful hear north of Pittsburgh for a couple of weeks. We just has a day of rain but the sun is out and it IS INSPIRING as it bounces of the changing greens,tan and incoming reds. So I began this little number. Actually 12 x 28" I think. 

Below shows the first layer of papers.

As the greens of the land is taking shape, I will continue to build up layers, colors and textures.Here already you can see how I have a pop of turquoise in this layer,which I let dry first, among the greens and tan together while they are both wet. As that area dries, I rotated the panel and worked the sky.I used gift cards and pallet knife for a lot of the applying of paint.Actually for taking away a lot too. :0) 

Below shows the first layer of papers.

Being careful as I paint, I allow some of the paper patterns to peak through.

I intend to mix it up a bit more with pattern and papers as I go. It is one o the characteristics of mixed media art that I love, the endless possibilities and combinations.

I am pretty happy with where this is going.
I let it dry as the texture medium is naturally thick. It also allows me time to process my next move.
What do you think so far? Any titles come to mind?

Stop back to see the how she grows! 

Art Festivals & Events Benefits Everyone

Festivals begin! Yep, just got my first one of this coming event season for me under my apron on Sunday. HOT AUGUST NIGHT in Portersville PA.Promoted by Nicolette's Tailor Shop, Specialty Gifts. With just over 20 vendors sharing their wares service and music, it is a chance to really connect with the local community and neighbors that travel north from Pittsburgh or South from  Mercer. Just love how they come out and support local business.

Here I am all in my booth with Stray Cat Studio fan...it was a HOT AUGUST NIGHT...they too represent my work in Beaver Falls. Got my 'workin' shoes' on...

Getting out to your local festivals are such a great way to connect to your community,and enjoy the day relaxing, looking at art and socializing with fun,happy people ,art lovers and showing your support to the small business.

 Food...now that is a GREAT reason to go! My family and I are all about food of all kinds.Getting the taste of what local food vendors have to offer and often coming across some really tasty refreshments and menu items. 

Stroll through and take the time to look at what the vendors have brought and all there is to see. They are usually very eager to talk and share what it is they do. That is why they are there. Art festivals are not just for art collectors.It's an ideal place to look for those home decor and  gifts that will help you stand out and find one of a kind items for friends,family and of course yourself. Whether you are looking for pottery,jewelery, sculptures or artwork, it's an easy,exciting way to see a variety original pieces of art and purchase. Who knows, you may be buying from a current unknown artist that may be worth more in the future! WIN WIN.

In general it is an economic way to get out, enjoy a variety of entertainment,music,eat and mingle with a fun creative crowd. Getting to know a community whether you are visiting a city or in your own town. At the same time,enjoying a LOT of eye candy of art in many forms. 

So get out  give it a try if you haven't lately and soak in the celebration!

Here is a sampling form Hot August Night, in my neighborhood..

Harmony Hot Haus playing and keeping us entertained.

Stray Cat Studio demonstrating the pottery throwing wheel.Keep refreshed with Wunderbar's smoothies,cool teas and iced coffees. 

More demonstrations and the chance to see artist working in their craft. Here is new friend Sam Tait of White Oak Studio Gallery working on a watercolor. Bo of Bo's Bodywork sharing the benefits of all natural skin products. she is a wealth of knowledge!

Another new friend, Tiffany London with her bold fish and floral of Farm Girl Graphics.

How is Your Garden Growing?

Every day I discover more and more beautiful things. It’s enough to drive one mad.

 I have such a desire to do everything, my head is bursting with it.

*Claude Monet

I have found with the long a wait of spring and now this jump right in to summer, the fresh greens and the flowers have been quite the inspiration for many of my paintings lately. I love the colors and the green just doesn't look the same the rest of the year.

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 Iris from my garden. I think bearded?

Hydrangeas

I have also been planting and sharing the word about “Save the MILKWEED for the MONARCH 'S”.  So butterflies have made several visits as well.

You can see the finished artwork in my eNews 'Spatterings' or stop by my events for the summer to see how my garden grows.

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