Sunday, October 9, 2011

Studio Update: A clean work space equals a productive week.

This week was wonderfully productive, the studio was clutter free and very organised (my obsession to get the house tidy to entertain overnight guests turned into a huge home and ultimately a studio clean out- the studio is in the living room, I can't really just shut a door on it).  So with a great tidy space, I had no excuse not to get in and paint this week.


I worked on my 'Valentine' painting. It's almost done, just a little more detailing in the shirt, bow and crown. I plan to finish this painting by next week. I also primed some large boards in the green mid tone ready to start some new paintings. Part of the week was spent thinking about what to paint on those boards. I'm really keen to start a new body of work!


After reading 'Art, Love & Life' I got all inspired to try a new (for me) priming technique used by Ethel Carrick and E Phillips Fox.  These little boards are destined for experimentation and playfulness! I can't wait!  I've got lots of projects coming up, all will be revealed in good time :)

 Also this week I participated in my first Inspiration Avenue weekly challenge with the above painting. You can read more about it here.  Also a first for me this week is participating in Paint Party Friday and Artists in Blog Land. Please click through and have a look at all the other artist's amazing work.


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23 comments:

  1. BeccaOctober 9, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Hi Tracy! I just found you. :-) Your work is stunning. You are a wonderful artist. I've been participating in PPF & just now Artists in Blogland, and I am overwhelmed with the talent out there. So much fun and inspiration! I am off to see your FB page too. I just started my FB page, Patina Moon. Have a great weekend!

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  2. UnknownOctober 9, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Becca, Thanks for stopping by and leaving a wonderful comment. I'm new to PPF, Blogland and IA, there is a lot of talent and amazing work out there. I'm enjoying the lovely community that is forming. I'm off to check out your blog and also your fb page. Wishing you a wonderful weekend too!

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  3. Joni NickrentOctober 9, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    WOW! Amazing work! Love the Valentine painting! POP ART MINIS

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  4. Tracey FKOctober 9, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    Yay you are doing Artists in Blogland too. I am loving the community both there and IA... sure you will find it the same. So excited to see what you have done and how the house is looking. Must be in the air at the moment as we both have the same spring bug..lets get together this week to compare notes!

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  5. UnknownOctober 9, 2011 at 3:00 PM

    Thanks Joni.

    Tracey, a catch up is in order, pm. me on fb. when suits you.

    Loving the blogging community happening on IA, blogland and PPF. So much talent.

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  6. MandyOctober 9, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Oh my...gobsmacked...this is beautiful you clever girl...I am new to this ppf and having. Nall with wonderful inspiration like yours ...xxxhow can you lose?

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  7. UnknownOctober 9, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Thanks Mandy! Xxx

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  8. Lesley EdmondsOctober 9, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    I am new to both IA and PPF this week too. Just wanted to say that your art is beautiful. The portraits are amazing. Looking forward to seeing Valentine finished. Your owl is really wonderful.

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  9. Amanda MillsOctober 9, 2011 at 8:40 PM

    this is wonderful! amazed by the detail in both of the birds!

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  10. manomijOctober 10, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    Oooh wow lovely painting my dear! The little birdy is coming alive on her shoulder. Pleased to meet you I have come here from blogland.
    Manonpopjes

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  11. bohemiannie! artOctober 10, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    Valentine and your owl are both amazing!

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  12. UnknownOctober 10, 2011 at 6:19 AM

    Thank you all for the wonderful comments, the support coming from IA, PPF and blogland is amazing. I'm popping over to your blogs to have a look. Xxx

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  13. YvonneOctober 10, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Wonderful work. Can't comment long, off to see more of it. :)

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  14. Jen @Sadie InspiredOctober 10, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    So beautiful! I love her & that darling crowned bird on her shoulder. You are so talented & super inspiring. Gorgeous!

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  15. GeckostoneOctober 10, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Wow your Valentine painting is so captivating! I love the bird on her shoulder! And your owl looks so real, beautiful!!!

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  16. UnknownOctober 10, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Thanks, thanks, and thanks!

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  17. DarlaOctober 11, 2011 at 7:02 AM

    Your owl is beautiful. I don't always make it to the IA challenge but it is a great group and I'm glad you joined in. It is always interesting to see how different people meet the challenge.

    Darla

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  18. Kristin DudishOctober 11, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Wow - thank you for sharing your beautiful paintings with PPF! I am having so much fun looking around your blog :)

    Your "new" priming technique looks intriguing and I can't wait to see your new body of work!

    xo
    Kristin

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  19. MelisaOctober 12, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Beautiful paintings, both of them. I can't wait to see more!

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  20. JKWOctober 13, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Tracey, Your work is awesome. Owls are my favorite, glad to watch them 24/7 on the Internet. The little Owlet is precious. You captured him beautifully. The Lady in the painting above (with the owl on her shoulder) is a winner too. Blessings, Janet

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  21. EVAOctober 13, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Welcome to Paint Party Friday, Tracey. It's great to have you join us!!

    These are gorgeous paintings! I'm looking forward to seeing more of what you have planned!

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  22. UnknownOctober 14, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Thanks so much for you lovely comments ladies!

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  23. UnknownOctober 14, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    I meant your :)

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