Day 16

I spent the better part of the day yesterday taking care of art-related business, so didn't get a chance to paint. Shame on me! But I'm happy to say that I've sold 3 of the 14 paintings I've posted so far!! I think this "fast and loose" concept is helping me to really see the shapes, values, and colors that need to be there, and leave out what's not necessary. You wouldn't think so with some of the detail that I've been able to achieve in these little works. I'm looking forward to being able to translate some of these into larger works with the same look and feel, but slightly more detail. Thank you for stopping by!

Upper Falls at Bond Falls Park

14" x 11"

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A Peaceful Setting

Day 14 - I really didn't want to paint today, for a variety of reasons, both personal and professional. I chose a peaceful image to work on and pushed myself through it. At the end of the day, it helped to have a peaceful scene in front of me all afternoon. This one took longer than some of the ones I've done during this 30 day challenge ... I'm guessing about 4 hours. These smaller works are mainly quick studies to help me learn and work out the kinks in what might be re-created as a larger painting.

I'm having a hard time getting good photos of my work after dark. My studio lighting creates glare on the wet paint and doesn't do justice to the color, but I can adjust some of that in Photoshop. It's just one of those days. I hope you are having a great day and will look forward to hearing from you!

Wooded Stream

14" x 11"

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Two Become One

Today is Day 10 of my 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge. I'm 1/3 of the way there! This painting is from a photo I took this fall. I don't often paint trees, and this challenge has got me experimenting with a variety of things I wouldn't normally do. I have thousands of photos that I've taken over the years that I've never gone back and looked at. I would guess that's true of many artists. I prefer painting from life, but there's enough stress with this challenge in trying to do a painting a day that I think it's best not to attempt to paint in sub-zero temperatures. I do enjoy painting in winter, and one day soon I may get brave.

Two Become One

14x11

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kathleen@kathleeneatonart.com

Fall Color

Day 9 - This 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge has definitely been a challenge to me. I don't prefer painting fast, and the stress is starting to get to me. Breathe, breathe... Yes, I know. I don't have to do this. It's a great way to jump-start a year of painting, and I do wake up looking forward to what the day will bring!

Fall Color at the Bridge

11x14

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kathleen@kathleeneatonart.com

Thank you for looking!