Odds and Ends

Today was filled with errands, chores, and preparations for an art workshop this weekend in Port Hadlock, WA.  The workshop is being lead by an artist by the name of Don Tiller (http://www.dontiller.com).  I've been intrigued with his work, because of his whimsical themes and use of layering glazes.  I've been teaching myself how to use glazes and  enjoy discovering the effect and love the depth it adds to acrylics.  I anticipate learning a great deal.

I did manage to spend an hour or so adding more layers to  a small series of "guitar players" that I began last week.  I will post them later.  

Pretty Birds

I  completed a group of 3 bird paintings.  (I tend to work on a particular series for awhile, then switch to another for a change.  I later return to the series and continue to add to it.)

My "Pretty Bird" series began about a year ago with  an experimental piece I did with acrylics and mixed medium.  I knew I wanted to paint more of these, but it wasn't until a few weeks ago that I knew what was to follow.  I was surprised with the urgency in which I painted these.  It was like a gestation...when it is time for the paintings to hatch, I must attend to them. 

The Blue Window

I've been busy painting, marketing, and giving birth to my "Studio Notes" blog.  

Paintings first, I finished the painting I began when I started this blog and am happy with it.  It was challenging for me Not to get too caught up in details too early in the painting....see "Blue Window".