Monday, January 30, 2012

Artists in Blogland- "Soul" Challenge

Whew, I wasn't sure I'd finish in time to enter my new painting in the monthly challenge at Artists in Blogland hosted by Marcia Beckett...but, finish I did and here she is!
 For my working title, I've been calling it "Soul Music"  I may change it later but for now; 
I'm just happy to be done!  Go check out the link to see lots of other art full of "soul" and after the 31st, there will be a poll to vote for your favorite!  I'm really excited because there are a lot of artists I already know there plus a lot of "new to me" folks too!  Go check it out!
Cheers,
Stephanie
Update: If you've known me for a while, then you know that I just can't leave things alone!  I had issues with the negative space on the left side; felt like it made the right side bottom heavy.....anyway, I added some moons and stars and I think it is FINIS!
 

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Friday, January 27, 2012

Paint Party Friday- Week 46

It's week 46 of Paint Party Friday and although I had a really busy week, I did manage to get a new painting started....mind, it's in a VERY rough stage and again, I'm once again, a little embarrassed to share.  I usually sketch and sketch tons before I paint anything, but every once in a while I do a free-for-all style painting where I start with a rough idea of what I want to paint and then use the paintbrush as a sketching tool...it's fun and frustrating at the same time, but it's also good for the perfectionist in me to let go every once in a while...so here's what I have so far:
 for whatever reason, the colors aren't showing very well, maybe because it's a really overcast day?  Anyway, it's enough to give you an idea.....and like I said, it's in very early, rough stages! Here it appears that I've just used complimentary colors but there is a lot more range of color than is showing.  For today, I want to work on the tree, unify the background areas and do a little more color emphasis on her face- also, her arms and hands are driving me bonkers......all this will have to wait until later as I have to leave now to take my daughter to the doctor......but my "cello chica" will be waiting for me when I return and I am starting to like her more, the better I get to know her!  For now, Happy Paint Party Friday!  I'll be by to see what every one else has been up to this week- you should too, it's always incredibly inspiring!
x
Stephanie

 

 

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Palette & Paint Thursday!

It's Palette & Paint Thursday and here's my palette of the week- I have a new WIP and right now; the colors are predominately purples and blues and magentas.  I'll be adding more variety today and we'll see where it goes.  It's one of my "freer" paintings where I use a big brush instead of sketching, a good exercise for the perfectionist in me!  And yes, there's a person in this, but she's not ready to be shown yet!  I'll share her tomorrow at PPF....
In the meantime, go check out Tracey Potter's P&P Post featuring last weeks artists and link up a photo of your palette from this week- it's lots of fun and Tracey always makes us look GREAT!
See you all tomorrow at Paint Party Friday!
Stephanie

Monday, January 23, 2012

Poppy Love!

 I finished my new painting- as always the minute I get it up on the monitor, I see things that I would touch up  or change a bit.  But it's at that point that it needs to be finished.  So, I'm declaring it "finished"! 
And for the most part, I'm really happy with it!
I just listed it in my Etsy shop- click HERE for more info and images.
 
 And I'm linking with Creative Color Challenge- go check it out!

Have a wonderful day, all!
Stephanie

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Friday, January 20, 2012

Paint Party Friday- Week 45

WOW, is it possible that Paint Party Friday has been going strong for 45 weeks?  Incredible, and I'm happy to say that I've posted for a LOT of them.  Not all like I would prefer, but I'm happy with how many I've manged! 
So here's what I've been working on this week:
This is one of those times when I'm a little embarrassed to share my WIP's.  The first thing I'm doing today after I get off from here is change the background.....turn the stamens to black and intensify the oranges and then I think I'll be happy with..  Believe it or not, this supposed to be a poppy- see why I'm kind of reluctant to share :D
Go see what everyone else has been working on this week- there's always a great combination of talent at Paint Party Friday!
Have a great day!
Stephanie