Day 4 "-Big and Small" Influences in Mixed Media

'Big & Small Influences' by Susan Walker

5.5" x 5.5" original Mixed Media $30.

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I think the verse says it all in why I was drawn to it. I also love the burnt red gear .

Both boys and mens toys of all sorts it can represent.

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Day 3-Little by Little I Paint 30 Paintings

'Little by Little' by Susan Walker

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I saw this little verse and right away I thought of ants. Yes the insect. Not that I have a particular care for the little bugs. But how little by little, grain by grain, step by step they make it across the yard or field to do their job. This mixed media artwork is a gentle reminder to just take it little by little in what we do. One step at a time gets you over the mountains or through the fields. I created this in shades butterscotch yellow,tan, off white with a touch of soft green. In the layers numbers also represent steps and if you look closely you will see little ants marching along.
Did you know the ant can lift 20 times its body weight? 
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Though still moves mountains little by little.

Imagine what we could do if we could move 20 times our body weight. 

That's like lifting a 1 ton elephant!
I can't imagine all I would do with that strength. What would you do?

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30 in 30 Day 2- Be Happy in Mixed Media

'Be Happy'by Susan Walker

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Preparing for this challenge I thought I would try to work around central theme. Pondering and pounding my brain trying to come up with something clever, fun and that I could see to the end I fell flat. To only get up and come back to why I create to begin with., To encourage and inspire others in their daily lives.
Through color,images and text. The world around us is constantly telling us what we need, why we need it, how to be better with this or that. I want my art to be viewed as a pleasure spot. Tucked away on a table , desk or prominently displayed to whisper or even shout joy and delight. May sound cheesy but I know I enjoy a word of encouragement and things that make me smile. I hope you find some of that too when you view my work.

In this piece I chose the butterfly to symbolize all the butterfly goes through just as we often do in our journey to happiness. This little verse will be a reminder too to do that the best way we can and be ourselves doing it. Something I find not to be always easy.

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Do it-Day 1 of Thirty paintings in 30 days

I am a day later than many other artist who are participating in Leslie Saetas Thirty paintings in 30 days. My kids still had school off yesterday and we had some family over. So today is my first day.Actually it too got off to an unplanned start as school was cancelled. I had to regroup. But fortunately the kids played in the snow, some games and tv. After a late start and cleaning my desk I got to work.I thought the verse was appropriate for the beginning of what is my 3rd thirty in 30. "If you can Dream it, You can Do It."-Walt Disney, a dreamer who got things done. a lot of things.
Boy it was good to paint again!

"Do It" by Susan Walker

6 x 6" Mixed Media

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Started with a basswood canvas with a gesso primer. Began by working two acrylics into a back ground. Here a milk chocolate and espresso brown. Misted for texture.

More layers and texture is added. One of my favorites-bubble wrap.

Stamp and hand painting

 Stamp the verse directly

I like to carry everything around the edges too for a complete look. Sealed and ready to display or hang.

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A Time to "Be You (tiful) in Aqua,Orange and White.

 

Be you {tiful}

10" x10" Original

 Mixed Media by Susan Walker

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I love aqua/ turquoise color. Along with this yummy warm orange. So why not together? I'm loving it what can I say.  At the foundation of this mixed media piece you'll find torn paper defining "Be" and "Beautiful" as a reminder at the core. I then built the remaining layers of acrylic color and texture. Much like the way people have many layers and textures. Careful to keep the s colors and message to " Be You" and Beautiful" clear.
Hope you find this piece  helps you too to " Be You (tiful)".