Friday, 10 February 2017

Painting - Another Daily

Slowly getting back into a painting routine. Stayed up late last night to finish today's offering. Wanted to start a new painting today and this painting was so close to being finished. This wasn't what I had in mind when I started but am pleased with how it turned out. Still working with neutrals - trying to put them in at the beginning and middle of the painting process and then adding some colour and line work at the 'end'.


8 1/2"X10"
'February Chinook'
Acrylic mixed media on
Arches 140lb hot press
watercolour paper


I am also sharing the start for Friday's studio efforts. This is from one of my first acrylic workshops (2013). We spent the first day making backgrounds to use over this 4 day workshop. I couldn't get paint, mediums, pencil, crayons, etc. on fast enough. I was so out of my comfort zone and experience level at this workshop. Yikes!....there is a lot happening on this small piece of paper. A good challenge to make something out of the chaos. Hopefully I will have time to work on this during the weekend and post perhaps on Sunday. Stay tuned........


11 1/4"X15"
Acrylic mixed media on
140lb cold press watercolour paper


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7 comments:

  1. dotty seiter: now playing11 February 2017 at 04:18

    Janet, first I want to let you know that even though I have NOT resolved my blog subscription issue (which turns out to affect all my blogspot subscriptions fed by feedburner) despite persistent effort, I HAVE discovered that I can successfully subscribe using my gmail address. It was SO exciting to have your post waiting in my inbox this morning! YAY!!!

    "February Chinook" is such a perfect fit for your painting! The painting has a strong wintry elemental feel to it, a landscape of weather and ore. My eye is drawn particularly to the vertical streaks/scratches. I am right out in the vast open northern plains when I see this painting—and I find myself wondering what it is in my inner landscape that finds such resonance here.

    Love that you gave us a teaser by showing us what you'll use as your next painting start. Eager to see where it takes you.

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    1. Janet Bradish11 February 2017 at 10:45

      Way to go Dotty!! I tried the help section on Blogger - not much there for the 'layman' - me!! Too much computer speak. Thanks for your comments on the painting. Spent a fair amount of time looking at this painting - not a lot of painting was happening - then inspiration struck! Plus my studio muse - Cleo - wanted dinner. I wonder what it is that speaks to you about prairie/plains landscapes? As for the teaser - I too am wondering - with a bit of trepidation - where it will end up! Take care and have a lovely weekend

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  2. Nelvia11 February 2017 at 06:35

    I think we are all struggling to get back into the the swing of things at a slower level. I really like all the texture and can see some of the same things that I see in the next one. Really like your color choices too and can see the same cold as Dotty. Nice. Hang in there and you will soon have new expanded comfort zones.

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  3. Janet Bradish11 February 2017 at 11:05

    Thanks Nelvia. I agree - this slower pace has put me off a bit - but glad to be painting! Enjoy your weekend.

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  4. Sheila12 February 2017 at 14:19

    Love this piece, even though it makes me think of the cold out doors :) Your colors are so wonderful, the pinks, the earth, the deep dark patches. Love the colorful lines as well. Love that they look accidental, but perfectly placed as well. :)

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    1. Janet Bradish13 February 2017 at 21:08

      Welcome back Sheila. So nice to hear from you. Is good to be painting, but at a more relaxed pace! As always appreciated your comments. Look forward to visiting your blog and catching up with your painting.

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    2. Sheila15 February 2017 at 23:29

      Thanks Janet :) I missed you and your art :)

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