30 in 30 Day 2- Be Happy in Mixed Media

'Be Happy'by Susan Walker

5.5" x 5.5" Mixed Media $30.
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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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