Ugh....painting not going as well as I had thought.
BUT I am painting.
Which makes Vincent and Orson happy cats.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
First day back to painting in my studio.
Only about an hour, at first it felt like I forgot how to paint
the panic set in ....really.....
LOL. I know, but hey it was only 45 min.
I'll see what I can do in the a.m. to fix it.
I have set a couple of new challenges for myself.
One -- Paint before work in the morning. I really like the idea of painting
everyday on a small canvas, one object and with my fall schedule, I have two choices -- early morning or evening after teaching, after which I'm usually spent, I'm open to either.
Two -- Learn more about plein-air painting.
Wish me luck with the early morning rising.......not going to be pretty. I have three more weeks to build up to the early morning call, I think of it as training.
Best to you
Only about an hour, at first it felt like I forgot how to paint
the panic set in ....really.....
LOL. I know, but hey it was only 45 min.
I'll see what I can do in the a.m. to fix it.
I have set a couple of new challenges for myself.
One -- Paint before work in the morning. I really like the idea of painting
everyday on a small canvas, one object and with my fall schedule, I have two choices -- early morning or evening after teaching, after which I'm usually spent, I'm open to either.
Two -- Learn more about plein-air painting.
Wish me luck with the early morning rising.......not going to be pretty. I have three more weeks to build up to the early morning call, I think of it as training.
Best to you
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Time for me to go home
Cold.......Cold.......
Warmth......Warmth......
Provided by a stranger
Alone...............................
The lose is almost noticeable-
All the cells morn.........
the loss of a friend, noticeable to them
Reaction-Shock-Pain
Pain that is somewhat familiar
But yet foreign..............
Cold.Cold.Shaky...........
I can't get warm...........
Need warmth......Once again alone
Longing to feel the warmth of the Sun
the cool of the Ocean.
mb bellon
Cold.......Cold.......
Warmth......Warmth......
Provided by a stranger
Alone...............................
The lose is almost noticeable-
All the cells morn.........
the loss of a friend, noticeable to them
Reaction-Shock-Pain
Pain that is somewhat familiar
But yet foreign..............
Cold.Cold.Shaky...........
I can't get warm...........
Need warmth......Once again alone
Longing to feel the warmth of the Sun
the cool of the Ocean.
mb bellon
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Happy to have new followers, Welcome.
I am presently recovering from a hysterectomy, had high expectations for a rapid recovery.
Not so.
Missed the open for Real People 09 a National Juried show, for which I have been co-chairman and chairman for the past two years -- this has been both exciting and exhausting.
Time to pass the baton.
While resting, I've had time to catch up on much needed rest along with the opportunity to
enjoy art history, blogs, facebook, twitter, drawing (ha ha) and attempted to give myself a manicure. Signed up for a city scape workshop with Scott Tallman Powers, looking forward to seeing Scott again and painting in Chicago with my friend Nanette. All the while following Doctor's Orders.
I hope to be in my studio this weekend with my husband, directing him with the changes that I have in my brain. (Always a danger). Terry is a good sport. (hubby)
And next week to paint.
The time has been perfect for reflection, on my work and my life. Conclusions being that I need to stop over thinking, free myself from self sabotage...more experimentation in the studio along with more time.
I have become increasingly interested in the movement Daily Painters, for the simple reason to improve my painting. Doing the same with drawing...I feel that one needs to know how to draw to paint, not everyone agrees with that statement.
This year I have been invited to be a visiting artist for 2nd grade. I'm thrilled and will start in October. In the past I have done a variation on a workshop that I had the pleasure of being part of at the National Film Board of Canada. Currently investigating the use of award winning books with the art.
I am presently recovering from a hysterectomy, had high expectations for a rapid recovery.
Not so.
Missed the open for Real People 09 a National Juried show, for which I have been co-chairman and chairman for the past two years -- this has been both exciting and exhausting.
Time to pass the baton.
While resting, I've had time to catch up on much needed rest along with the opportunity to
enjoy art history, blogs, facebook, twitter, drawing (ha ha) and attempted to give myself a manicure. Signed up for a city scape workshop with Scott Tallman Powers, looking forward to seeing Scott again and painting in Chicago with my friend Nanette. All the while following Doctor's Orders.
I hope to be in my studio this weekend with my husband, directing him with the changes that I have in my brain. (Always a danger). Terry is a good sport. (hubby)
And next week to paint.
The time has been perfect for reflection, on my work and my life. Conclusions being that I need to stop over thinking, free myself from self sabotage...more experimentation in the studio along with more time.
I have become increasingly interested in the movement Daily Painters, for the simple reason to improve my painting. Doing the same with drawing...I feel that one needs to know how to draw to paint, not everyone agrees with that statement.
This year I have been invited to be a visiting artist for 2nd grade. I'm thrilled and will start in October. In the past I have done a variation on a workshop that I had the pleasure of being part of at the National Film Board of Canada. Currently investigating the use of award winning books with the art.
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