My word of the year for 2018 is CHALLENGE
(My husband said he hoped that didn't mean that I would be challenging him more than I already do)
I celebrated my 76th birthday in December so am very much aware that I must do what I love while I am lucky enough to be able to do it. Every day is a gift.
That said, I decided to try some "intuitive painting."
Another stretch for me, for sure. I am a controller and very structured. It is very difficult to "Let Go."
I went to the second hand store to buy the canvases so I wouldn't feel I was wasting money on a good canvas. I had to keep telling myself to just go for it, I could throw the canvas away and no one would be the wiser.
Very similar and I think that the shape of the canvas contributed to that. Will try to find a
square, used one for my next attempt. This was fun. Both canvases have 5 0r 6 layers, not counting
the one they came with. I also used oil pastels and then sprayed the whole thing with a
fixative when I was done.
Wishing all a Happy PPF
These two beauties are blooming on the lanai inspite of our 40 degree weather.
15 comments:
Love your intuitive canvases, it's good to do something new as long as we can. Lovely orchids, too. Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie
Gorgeous canvases! I recently gessoed over a pile of my contrived canvases to do some intuitive work that I've not yet shared! I prefer working that way!it excites me! So you go girl as long as you can! Challenge is a fabulous word! Happy New year!
Peace Giggles
You succeeded very well with a new style. Your canvases look great. I also like to try something new now and the.
Happy PPF and weekend ❤
Belated happy birthday to you!!! Powerful word for the year. Hubby's comment made me smile:)
Your canvases are just gorgeous Susan-you did a fabulous job of playing with colors, layers and mark making! Keep doing these. Happy PPF!
Beautiful canvas artwork Susan and I must admit I had a giggle at your hubby's reaction to your word. Mine would have thought exactly the same thing. The Orchids are beautiful. Mine are flowering here at 7 degrees!
Happy Belated Birthday and Happy PPF to you 💕🌠
Oh those are so fun! So much colour with lots of different strokes and textures. I think they look great :)
Lovely 'intuitive' work and gorgeous flowers Susan!
Well you didn't "waste" these canvases at all Susan! I love what you did here! My intuitive canvases sometimes have more than 20 layers on there, so I think you did well with only 5 or 6 ;-) Happy PPF!
Happy belated birthday. These are wonderful pieces of art. Good idea about the thrift store. Beautiful flowers too.
Hi Susan. I enjoyed your post today and reading your bio. I think you look like a natural with intuitive painting. It certainly isn't easy to go from tradition object based paintings to abstract!
Wonderful abstract art and beautiful orchids ~
Happy Weekend to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Happy belated birthday and you are so right, do what you love no matter what your age, we could be hit by a bus tomorrow.
Great colourful paintings. I love the texture and colours.
What wonderful colorful paintings! The flowers are also so beautiful.
I really love your intuitive paintings! I have some good canvases which I am reluctant to put paint on in case I waste them...funny idea. I must get cracking and do something on them... sometime. I tend to use paper. Best wishes.
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