Today being Thursday, it’s once again Time Out for Art Day! I thought I’d throw in a little abstract painting I did a couple of years ago. Maybe I’m trying to inspire myself to keep painting, or maybe it’s an attempt to get some of you to paint abstractly. Abstract painting is fun, and it finds its own way….
Sunshine of the Lake
Time Out for Art has been inspired by Zebra Designs & Destinations, I know you’ll find them as inspiring as I do!
Clouds of Taos, NM
How can we ever get over finding treasures on a walk? I love nature, and the magic it holds for us. This small cone caught my eye while on a walk with my son, and grandson. It intrigued me when I spotted it, and my son noticed me looking at it.
He said to me, “Go on Mom pick it up, I know you want to!”
The inspiration for Time Out For Art comes from Zebra Designs and Destinations
After a long train ride from Oceanside train station, to Sante Fe, New Mexico we are now here! I can’t tell you how much fun it was talking to new people, and getting to know some very interesting characters! This time the people were all over the map in terms of background, looks, etc. From a railroad man to drifter, Sante Fe great-grandmother artist, to strange hippy couple. I was in seventh heaven, I love new people! I hope and pray I can remember the faces so I can sketch them.
Sante Fe weather is fabulous! While everyone at home in California is sizzling from heat, it is mild – warm with a little breeze, and jam-packed with creative energy. The clouds are unbelievable….they actually look like they are out of one of Cathy Carey’s paintings! OMGosh, I’m so excited to be here, & today starts the first day of our week-long workshop.
Last night all of the artists, and a couple of husbands, had a little cocktail party so we could get to know each other. I must say there only four of us taking this class, and that makes for a really great week. Everyone was so nice, and from such diverse art backgrounds. I wish all of you could be here to experience this incredible place with us!
It’s 8am and we are heading out for a little breakfast before the 9am workshop starts. Have a fabulous day, I know I will!
I love that you have stopped to read my blog, thank you. I hope you enjoy….
Barbara’s Morning Glories
6″ X 4″ Deep Canvas
This is an interesting technique…..I covered a canvas with masa paper that had been put in water, and rung out. It’s a bit delicate when it gets wet, so care needs to be taken while doing this process. I put gel medium down first, then placed the damp masa paper on the canvas. I will never be smooth, and you want it to be crinkly. After it dries, I trimmed the sides, roughly sketched my subject lightly in pencil, and painted it in watercolors. These Morning Glories were in my friends backyard, and so beautiful I couldn’t help but paint them.
I learned this technique from my friend, and teacher Helen Shafer-Garcia, check her out she is a fabulous watercolorist.
Thursdays Time out for Art is inspired, and hosted by Zebra Designs, and Destinations…
The Art of Gardening!
I think the art of putting a garden together is magic. Sometimes at first everything looks rather scrawny, but give them a few months, or even a year, and your garden transforms into magic!
Time out for art is inspired by Zebra Designs & Destinations…Thank you Z for all the inspiration you provide!
Old as Dirt and Proud of it! 
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