Fall Chill and Chili Day 6 of 30 in 30

A step away from the blues today for day 6 painting of 30 in 30. With a bit of a chili in the air and chili in the pot ( a request from my son for dinner) I was drawn towards a tree in all its color.

$30. 6" x 6" Mixed media on basswood panel

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Carry On-Day 5 of 30 in 30

Carry On

$30. 6" x 6" mixed media on basswood panel

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In the day of the sail, the officer of the deck kept a watch on the weather constantly keeping an eye on any slight change of wind. When ever a good breeze came along, the order to 'carry on' would be given. This meant to hoist every bit of canvas the yards could carry.

Now a days the term "Carry On' means to continue with your work.

so I'm off to "carry On" in Leslie's 30 paintings in 30 days! What are you up to with your days lately?

 

The Pessimist complains about the wind;
the optimist expects it to change;
the realist adjusts its sail.
-William A. Ward

 

Check out my fall workshops.  One day mixed media techniques  September 22.

30 in 30 Day 3 -"Believe" - Anything is Possible

 

Believe by Susan Walker

$30. 6" x 6" mixed media on basswood panel

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I chose "Believe" for my day 3 painting inspiration because it is something again I need to do. Believe in myself to get 30 paintings done in 30 days. To do it while still maintain my other obligations to family, home and work. Have loads of fun doing it.
This is the second painting with this color combination. One of my students in my class the other night had these and I really was drawn to them. Blue is not my first choice for inspiration and I wouldn't have naturally had gone with these  two shades of blue and an accent. I will probably try that 'formula' with other colors too.