Be the spark when it's dark...

"Structures #14" by Lisa Call (c) 2003
35 x 29"
(with permission)


"In both relationships and life, trust begets trust.
Generosity begets generosity.
Love begets love.
Be the spark, especially when it's dark.
hubba hubba-"


This message was in my inbox this morning. What a great way to start the day... Pretty deep but then they lighten up the mood with the "hubba hubba". Cracked me up. If you want these sorts of messages in your inbox you can sign up at Tut.com.

Lisa Call, a fabulous textile artist mentioned the site on Twitter...that's where I heard about it. Lisa also gave me permission to share one of her gorgeous "textile paintings". A term that she uses to correctly describe her wonderful works. Thanks Lisa!

Safety Net

"Safety Net" work in progress
14 x 14 inches
acrylic on paper

Another start... I began painting too late in the day for me. My decision making ability decreases as the day goes on. I am absolutely a morning person....yawn. nighty night.

Complications

"Complications" work in progress
12 x 12"
Acrylic on canvas

Quote of the Day:
"Flattery is alright- if you don't inhale"
~Adlai Stevenson

Valentine Vase finished

"Valentine Bouquet"
12 x 12"
Acrylic on archival black mat board

Think I'm finished here... Also working on new compositions in the High Road series, but none of them ready to show... even here. :)

edit... OOps... see the bottom still needs a bit of work. It's so strange that things you don't see when looking at something in real life... are glaring errors when on the screen.

Southwest Bouquet

"Southwest Bouquet"
7 x 5"
Acrylic on college paper

I'm experimenting with different color combination's. A bouquet is just the easiest subject to play around with different ideas.

Have a watercolor class at JoAnn's tonight. Looking forward to meeting new painters. :)

Mutual Admiration Society...

"Valentine Bouquet" work in progress
12 x 12"
Acrylic on black archival mat board

Had a busy day, but did manage to work a bit more on the "bouquet". Need to resolve the bottom... not curved enough.

Peggy Stermer-Cox has honored me with the "I love your art blog" award... Peggy and I are in a mutual admiration society. :) I love her blog too! Thanks so much Peggy... I'm tickled, especially coming from you.
When I have the chance, I'll pass it on...I am also supposed to name 7 things about myself... So I just know you'll be on the edge of your seats, holding your breath with anticipation... waiting for the big reveal! snort.

My Valentine Bouquet...work in progress

"My Valentine Bouquet" (work in progress)
12 x 12"
Acrylic on Black archival mat board

I have been working non-representationally a lot lately. (As in the "Taking the High Road" series) Today, I felt the need to do some work from life. I got a lovely valentine bouquet from my hubby and put them in a vase that has orangey red dots on it. I did some sketches from life, snapped a photo and began painting. Seems like it's always invigorating to change things up. I get rusty with my observation skills if I don't practice!

Quote of the Day:
"Variety is the mother of enjoyment."