....beginning of a new month--and the start of a new piece--on a larger canvas (18 x 24) I know for some of you that's a normal size canvas to work on, but I'm more used to the smaller ones. I think it's that big white canvas staring back at me that always intimidates me. So I just started putting on paint and marks and anything else that was close at hand. Here's just a part of the canvas from the beginning--
And I wish that I would have taken more photos of the rest of the canvas---wasn't thinking....
....because most of it got covered up once I started going--
...little bits and pieces peeking through--and my finished piece which came together rather quickly once I let my muse take over--
Once I get going--I really enjoy working on the larger canvases.
So going back to my original photo--my start of the canvas---I decided to use that image as a background for some more art. So I cropped parts of it and adhered them on to 8 x 8 canvases (more my size) to use --a jumping off point to create a new piece.
I started with the hot air balloon (my first--I like it! :).....
which lead me to finish the 'story' of this piece--
Same story with the next one--
...really happy with these, and that's why I wished I would have taken more shots of the original canvas. This is a great way of getting started with a piece when you have a little bit of an artist's block--it seems that once the background is down (no matter what it is)--it's easier to just start creating.
And changing the subject--a few days ago was Zoie's first birthday!! She's such a little sweetie!
And another reason for her to be so happy is that she's getting a new cousin in October--my daughter is having a baby! We are SUPER excited here!!
13 comments:
Great canvasses Diane, they look so playful! Amazing artwork...
Little Zoey looks so sweet...and another grandchild...wow happy you!
kind regards, Alie :-)
I've told you already that your 'big' canvas is wonderful (it's a small canvas to me :-) So glad you are using portions of it on other pieces because it's a great backdrop. And I love the hot air balloon, more for sure!
Great artwork!! I admire the way you paint. It really makes me happy and I think I´m not the only one.
Thanks for sharing!
xxx Marianne
Wow, this post is so full of beauty, from your artwork to the beautiful baby and more good news! Thank you for sharing. The canvas with the layers of paint is incredible!
Your work never fails to amaze me. Hard to believe Zoie is already a year old - the time flies by so fast!
WOW,your canvas is so beautiful and iam think not the only one,great art work,makes me really happy.
Hugs Jeannette
I always love your work...this is beautiful as is little Zoe...Happy Birthday to the sweet girl. Seems like yesterday she was born!!
Hugs Giggles
Wow Diane! Your beginning canvas was just beautiful and it always amazes me what you create, I loved all the pieces! Happy Birthday to Zoie and congratulations Grandma!!!!
WOWyour inspiring art works are always stunning masterpieces!
Beautiful!
Your work is gorgeous Diane :) I love it!
Just so gorgeous, your colours and layers are lovely. Kim
Loving the canvas work lots of yumminess here to inspire. I will remember about taking photos of the process (I rarely do this) and I like the idea of printing and using it again so thanks for the tip! Dxx
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