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February 8, 2011

Most of the commitments that I make to do something daily end up with me breaking them. Why is that? Could it be that I make unrealistic expectations of myself, or that I feel compelled to rebel, or worse yet…some sort of self-sabotage. Well, whatever it is…I don’t plan to analyze it long. I’d rather just accept it and keep going for the point of the exercise and not focus on the trips.

With all of that said- I didn’t go to the studio this weekend, but did have a pinhole photo shoot with this dying bouquet-

Reflected Mum, digital pinhole photo

And today- had a lot going on this morning and only got to the studio around 4- and played with some more monoprinting- not thinking this is my favorite process. Maybe could like these after some ink and drawing was applied- but not even really liking that idea. I think I enjoy the direct process more.

Monoprint experiments

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Monotype and Gifts!

February 4, 2011

Today I spent some time in the studio organizing, cleaning, prepping some canvases (canvaii?) and monotyping! Monotype, or monoprint is a process where the paint is applied to a rigid surface (plexi, glass, a tabletop, etc.) and then paper is placed on top of the wet paint to receive a print of the paint. It makes only one print, hence the name monoprint. So today, I worked with my new Golden Open Acrylic paints on some plexi and made a little landscape print. Fun.

Monoprint Landscape #1, monoprint, acrylic on paper, 18"x24", 2011.

I also did a little self-portait photo shoot– here’s one of me all smiley in the studio.

GIFTS!

Over the course of this past week, I have received some beautiful, heart-felt gifts from two very lovely ladies in my life. The first gift was from my long-time friend from high school, Erika Yeager. It’s been several years since we’ve seen each other- and now keep up mostly on facebook. She lives in Boulder and I am constantly amazed by her beautiful photos and her snowy adventures. Look at this beautiful gift and the packaging, too!

boulder side package

tampa side package

orange box and bracelet

Isn’t it LOVELY!! Well, this photo doesn’t really do it justice. It’s a shiny and sparkly and pink and orange bracelet that was enclosed in a sweet little orange peel box. And if that isn’t enough– Nancy, her mom, who is a super-talented knitter sent me this adorable cat bed for Lulu. I love the violet fringe surrounding the deep, rich almost felted looking knitted bottom. I caught Lu using it today.

cat bed and coffee

She also put some coffee beans in there for me! ALL OF THIS GENEROSITY and it’s not even my birthday month! THANK YOU MY SWEETEST FRIENDS!! I am feeling the love….

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Pink Sky

February 3, 2011

This is an interesting challenge I have given myself. I can tell this is already going to have a breakthrough effect on my work. Here’s a Pink Sky piece that may or may not be done… we shall see.

Pink Sky, acrylic on canvas, 24"x24", 2011.

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Commitment.

February 2, 2011

WATER AND COLOR, acrylic on canvas, 24"x24", 2011.

For the next 28 days, I am committing to make a piece of art every day. Here is the first one.

Happy Groundhog Day! Happy Lunar New Year! Happy Chinese New Year! Happy New Moon!

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Loving color

January 26, 2011

Thanks to all of the work I have been doing using the WP Folio site, I have been introduced to Kuler.adobe.com ! I LOVE COLOR!!! Can I say that again? I LOVE COLOR! On this site, you can create color schemes for websites, design work, or your living room! So much fun, I tell you. If there was a job called Colorist, I would be one. I guess I kind of am a colorist in my everyday life…so I DO have that job. Here’s a screen shot of the color palette I am playing around with using in my living room. Watch the short video about how to get started here.