Lucky 13 Work in progress. I might give him a skin color. I’m afraid he looks a little blue. Lol It’s not my typical choice for monochrome but I thought I would try to use the colors i had from my bold palette.
Author: J9 Artist
I am a self taught impressionist-realism- contemporary-something visual artist. Very passionate, staying true to myself, I seek the beauty in everything around us.
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Oh boy!Ok so I’ve always loved the concept of bold colors. It grabs my attention when I see a good bold color portrait. I follow a few great artists on instagram with that style. I think i’ll leave it to them lol I’ll sleep on this for tonight and see how much I laugh at … Continue reading 12 of 31
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Today I did a little bit of everything. I did a color study with my new acrylic paint in my sta-wet palette that I bought over a year ago and still hadn’t used any of it. I believe this sta-wet will stop my complaining about acrylic drying too fast? I touched up yesterday’s painting of … Continue reading 11 in 31
10 in 31
Good morning mom! On this day, 21 years ago, you came for a visit while I was at university. You often did. You probably had a meeting at the diocese or something. My childhood memory is such a blur. I think I mix up stories sometimes.But I do remember you dropping me off at the … Continue reading 10 in 31
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« Staring at nothing and everything » All the times we stared at those trees,Catching a little breeze,waiting for the rain to passOr smelling the fresh cut grass. All those hours, so heartfeltCatching the warm rayson those cold winter daysHoping for the snow to melt Remember the partridges and crows we were watchingOr our chickens … Continue reading 9 in 31
8 in 31
Another one completely out of my usual! I started with acrylic and just couldn’t do what I wanted to do- so took out my oil. You can work oil so much better with a knife.
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❤️ “And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” ❤️ I played with my new clay. Did a few fun miniature pieces just to get familiar with the medium and process. 🌱 💜 🌱 … Continue reading 7 in 31
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It’s been very hectic yesterday and today- had a deadline on my reflexology course I took, our garlic that we have to sell and I was on the road today… ….excuses, excuses…. So, i didn’t create per say… BUT… i did write my 3 morning pages (from the Artist’s Way) , signed up for a … Continue reading 5&6 in 31
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Day 4- work in progress Today marked Canada’s 1st National Ribbon Skirt Day to celebrate Indigenous traditions. It’s actually quite a story. This day was triggered by Isabella Kulak who wore her ribbon skirt at a school formal and was told by a school staff that her outfit wasn’t considered formal enough. « We lift … Continue reading 4 in 31
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« You search the world for the milk of the pearl. She always takes it black. But you'll love her till it all goes dark. You'll love her even after that » GAI If you don’t know Gregory Alan Isakov’s music yet, you’re missing out on life. I’ve already built so many, many great memories … Continue reading 3 in 31