I am critical of this in many ways, but thought I'd post it for entertainment's sake. Obviously I'm not a realist artist. I've self-taught myself over the years and go through phases where I can't paint enough. I first learned to tole paint from instruction books in my 20's. That evolved over the years to… Continue reading ’68 Charger Painting
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Playful Pig Painting + Symbolism
I'm really loving choosing my subject and colors to paint from strips of paper in a cup. Today's subject was Pig with the colors pink, purple and teal. You'll also see some grey, white and black - I allow myself to use white and black along with the chosen colors, and if I want to… Continue reading Playful Pig Painting + Symbolism
Colorful Houses Painting w/Notes
I've been painting a lot lately and enjoying it. It's helping me get through some difficult times. When I paint, all I think about is painting. Is there anything you do that gets you through difficult times? Here is today's painting. I've been admiring the work of Georges Rouault so I imitated his style. Sometimes… Continue reading Colorful Houses Painting w/Notes
Rose Bouquet Impressionism Painting
This is a new painting I completed today of a rose bouquet. I took a picture of a rose bouquet my daughter bought me a few years ago and this is my impression of it. It is 5" x 7" and painted on stretched canvas with acrylics. I just listed it as an auction on… Continue reading Rose Bouquet Impressionism Painting
Chickadee Impressionism Painting
This is a new painting I completed today of a Chickadee. It is an artist trading card that is 2.5″ x 3.5″. I painted it with acrylics. I just listed it as an auction on eBay here
Dahlia Impressionism Painting
Hey all - This is a new painting I completed last week. It's of some dahlias I took photos of last summer. It is an artist trading card that is 2.5" x 3.5". I painted it with acrylics. I just listed it as an auction on eBay here ~ Monica
Snowman Art
This is another art trading card I did in 2006 that I sold on eBay. An art trading card is 2.5" x 3.5" and an inexpensive and fun way to collect art. I painted this in acrylics and used colored pencils for some of the details. Check out more of my art here I LOVE connecting… Continue reading Snowman Art
Santa Christmas Art
Just sharing one of my earliest paintings. It's an ATC (artist trading card) painting I did back in 2006. I sold it on eBay and don't remember what it sold for. I used acrylic paint and colored pencils. Artist trading cards are 2.5" x 3.5". They are a fun and inexpensive way to collect art.… Continue reading Santa Christmas Art
In Progress: Rooster Impressionism in Oil Pastel
I am a self-taught artist. Years ago before divorce happened I painted nearly every day. My preferences then were color and whimsy and I used acrylics and colored pencils. Then divorce happened and I haven't been able to paint as much due to working full time. It's been about 12 years since divorce & my… Continue reading In Progress: Rooster Impressionism in Oil Pastel