Friday 11 March 2016

Another not quite weekly painting

After a break of some weeks, I finally did another of my "weekly" paintings. It is only No. 7, but that's okay. And I was too lazy to cut up one of the large sheets of paper into the 25x25 cm squares I used for the first six, so I just took a pad of watercolour paper.


I thoroughly enjoyed painting this over the course of the day, which reminded me that I really should do it more often. And to play and experiment much more. Get down several layers of just play before allowing it to develop into something. There was another stage between the first one above, and final one below, but I forgot to take a photo.


I don't always want to work on my big easel, especially with these small paintings, it's more comfortable at the table. But I just simply cannot work flat on the table. I've done it lots of times, and almost always with the same result. It looks alright as long as it's flat in front of me, but as soon as I hold it up, the whole thing is distorted. One solution would be to stand up while painting, but bending over it all the time doesn't do my back any good at all. So last week, I went to the art shop and got a table easel. This one is wide rather than high and can be used at a low angle too. And on top of it was cheap. It really works perfectly for me.


16 comments:

  1. This is wonderful, definitely one of my all time faves. Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie

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  2. This is beautiful.I like the contrast of the cool colors against the hot pinks.

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  3. Looks great. Polka dots are so joyful and the face expressive.
    Happy PPF xx

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  4. Love how you did the tree and then the lady emerged from it. Just wonderful.
    Happy PPF 6th birthday celebration..
    Vicki-Ann :)

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  5. This is beautiful, I just love all those dots and the colors you've used!

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  6. It's great to see you back at the easel! And your work is so unique, I love it!

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  7. What a lovely painting. It actually reminds me of the work of Elin at Huldas Byrålåda, are you familiar with her works? Your colors are lovely as well.

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  8. Love this. She looks so deep in thought. I love when I do something that I don't do as much as I should. That feeling of fun is really uplifting. Happy PPF and weekend. :)Erika

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  9. I love how the pink dots really brighten these pieces! Funny, I paint the opposite way you do. I always have my substrates flat and have never tried painting using an easel. I keep thinking about getting a cheap one just to try it out. Happy PPF!

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  10. Enormously gorgeous!!! Love the dots.

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  11. So gorgeous!! So interesting about the little easel too...

    Hugs Giggles

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  12. Wow!!! I was thinking that the first image was so bright and happy. As I scrolled down to see the finished pieces I was in awe. This is truly a beautiful piece of art. Thank you for your kind words and encouragement it means so much to me.

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  13. You have created something of great interest and it shows your talent! Thank you for sharing such a delightful work!!

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  14. really beautiful! Happy PPF! Wishing you a happy weekend!

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  15. Truly awesome work. Lots of creativity. Have a great weekend. Happy PPF!

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  16. funny how we all like working differently... I like flat on the table... and only using the easel for larger works!!! it works perfectly for you though... so sorry I am so late getting to visit this week!!!

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