Paint Party Friday- Week 35

Yay it's Paint Party Friday and I'm actually  little early for once- for me at least....

I've got a few more journal covers prepped for painting next week, 

but I've been missing working on canvases, so I started this one that I've wanted to do for a while.  

She's VERY mono chromatic; a lot more than my usual work and I'm having great fun being more painterly than usual and just playing with shape, color and a touch of the surreal.... - 

it's also one of the biggest paintings I've ever done measuring in at 16" x 20". 

So that's what I've been up to this week- be sure to stop by Paint Party Friday to see some great art and meet some wonderful artists!

On a final note; Happy Veteran's Day to my American friends!  My son had a band/chorus concert called "Lest We Forget" last night in honor of Veteran's Day and it was a wonderful homage to our Armed forces!  My favorite song was a march that included which included the official songs of the U.S. Army, Coast Guard, Navy, Air Force, and Marines.  The band director invited each veteran to stand when his/her particular song was played, and we gave each one a round of applause- it was truly moving!

My son Garrett is the one standing over the cymbals counting music....

Have a beautiful day!

Stephanie

Update- here she is after a little more work...

 

I'd wanted her to be pale- but as it often goes, now that she's up on the monitor, I think sbe needs a little more color, she a bit cadaverish......