Saturday 9 September 2017

Thirty Paintings in 30 Days - Day 9

I wasn't sure if this would be considered a 'daily', but finally put the last bit of paint on yesterday.

An 8 day back country-horse back trip north of Jasper National Park has provided me with a lifetime (no exaggeration) of inspiration. We rode in one of Alberta's wildlands parks and it was incredible!!




'The Wildlands - Solomon Creek #1'
24"X24"
Acrylic mixed media
on birch panel


I haven't worked this large before. But I love the freedom the size gave me to explore paint, collage, and mark making. 

Enjoy your day wherever you are!


10 comments:

  1. The trip sounds spectacular, so much beauty and raw energy to take in.

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  2. liking the 'illiteral' feeling of landscape here, the limited palette, the suggestion of story beneath the surface, the visual diary of travel and exploration

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    1. Dotty.... your way with words is wonderful! Seem to be leaning to a more neutral/tonal palette. Love that you can see 'the suggestions of the story beneath! There is quite a story in the mountains and in areas where things have been folded and faulted (explanation courtesy of my geophysicist husband) I find myself curious and excited seeing those surfaces exposed and wondering what is beneath!

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  3. Great work. Hope to see more bigger paintings.

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    1. Thanks Judith. Have a few more at various stages of 'paint' - studio time is a bit limited this month! Enjoying your work - have to get over to your website!!

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  4. Sounds amazing :) This piece is gorgeous! The light shapes, the glow, the warm earth tones. WOW!

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    1. Thank you very much Sheila. It is quite a journey we are all on with our art!

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  5. What a great expedition! Looking forward to see more of your exploration.
    This is a gorgeous painting : so full of energy!

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  6. Hi Martine - thank you very much! Yes was a great trip to recharge and then to come home with enough inspiration for a lifetime! I am glad you like the painting - is a bit of a break through for me in my painting. I hope you are finding time for some painting.

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