May22

What To Do When…..

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Old as Dirt & Proud of It!

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You Don’t Know What To Do?

Since I’ve been so inspired, I can also get full of myself too. In my hear this was just perfect, In reality, not so perfect! But, while it didn’t turn out as intended, I also didn’t give up on it. Letting it sit for a couple of days seemed like the right thing to do. I needed to digest the painting, and think, let it talk to me and think about that.

So I picked out what was working first. Chuckling as I thought, “not much is working.” But, I liked her eyes, and even though I wasn’t finished, it was a positive.

The next thing is noting what wasn’t working….another chuckle, everything isn’t working. But, as I remembered my time with artist Cathy Carey I realized this painting was perfect for working in opposite colors. At that point, I knew exactly what I would do with her. And do, I did!

May18

Sketching Each Day!

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Old as Dirt & Proud of It!

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Abstract Iris

Simple? Yes! But each thing we do counts even if it’s so incredibly simple. There are some days that we aren’t feeling especially creative, but we need to do something. This was one of those days.

As I sat with my Diva Sisters wanting to do something, but not feeling very creative, I pulled out my iPad and did a little sketch of an Orchid that had been a gift. Somehow, I hit a key that colored the picture, and this is the end result. I liked it, so I saved it. It’s a reminder of how simple things can be at a time when things are a little overwhelming.

Thanks for checking in on Stone Soup. Always feel free to leave a message, and let me know what you are thinking.

May15

This is What I’ve Been Doing…..

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Old as Dirt & Proud of It!

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Recently I started taking abstract classes from Richard Hawk, and although I feel I have a long way to go, I also feel I’m on the right road. My love is for “Figurative Abstract,” and finally I’m experimenting with the subject matter and having fun doing it. One of my art sisters decided to take classes with me, and together we go twice a month for direction and inspiration.

This video is of Richard Hawk. I hope you can see why I’m impressed and why I’m growing as an artist. If nothing else happens, I can tell you this…..I’m painting more often, I’m being more bold and less afraid while creating, and have no fear of what the end result is! I have never believed that there are mistakes, only opportunity to learn and grow. Richard believes the same. He has me using pens, crayons, ink and all things are on the table in an effort to explore creativity.

It is one of the most fun things I’ve done in years. Many articles have been written about finding inspiration, unblocking your creativity, and how to start looking at things in a way that sparks ones inspiration, and I’ve written several of them myself. Richards classes have definitely taught me how to do that and more.

As the days and months go by, I plan on showing just how crazy I can get, and how crazy my art turns out. In an attempt to show all of this to my followers, my hope is that you can see growth in me as well. I owe all this to my new mentor Richard Hawk the artist.

Thank you for stopping by and reading Stone Soup, see you next time.

Apr14

Nothing Is Off The Table…

Posted on April 14, 2018 by Old as Dirt & Proud of It!

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I Love Hats!

Experimentation is the way we grow. For me, if I’m not trying new things, I’m stagnant. Many times I’ve been bottled up, afraid of I’m not sure what. Or maybe not afraid, but rather uninspired. That is a terrible place for anyone to be in.

We cannot have a lack of inspiration in our enviroment if we want to survive!

Lately I’ve been experimenting constantly. Each day I spend time either sketching, or painting. I’m having so much fun with color, line, crayons, pens, and just about anything I can think of to play with.

When my grandson, Connor was about three, He would come over and pick out the longest paintbrush, and sit down to paint. Later I’d find blue (his favorite color at the time) watercolor paint all over everything. He had so much fun, and I’d have fun watching him let loose and paint big puddles of blue on the paper. I always work at emulating his little three-year old person letting go. Now when I experiment, I pretend I’m three-year old Karen just letting go and having fun. It’s amazing how free that lets you feel.