Friday, November 18, 2011

Studio Update: An Interview, O - a New Painting and Palettes & Paints.

Here we are again, Friday! Time for another studio update. But before I get into it, I'd like to say a BIG thank you to everyone who has visited my blog over the last few weeks and has left lovely comments. You brighten my day!


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This week has been a busy one.  I was asked a few questions about my creative practice over on Number 19, some easier to answers then others. The interview is all about creativity, my first memory of it, how I define it, what I do if I suffer a creative block, how my partner deals with my creativity and my proudest creative moment. If you're interested in reading my answers (and seeing some more of my art) head on over to Number 19.

 Olivia and Her Octopus | Oil on Board | 15 x 22 cm | Available 

At the start of the week I madly rushed to get my Monthly Painters Challenge (MPC) piece finished. Above is my submission for this month. The topic was 'Something beginning with O'. After about three weeks of mulling the topic over, I choose to paint 'Olivia and her Octopus' Oscar holding an Ornamental Onion. I talk more about the painting in this post.  There were so many wonderful and diverse entries this month, if you would like to see how the other artists interpreted the topic head over to Facebook and look in this album.


I also started a Thursday blog party for sharing palettes and paints. I love seeing what artist use to create their masterpieces! I'm a big fan of art supplies and hope to develop a place for painters to share and discuss their studio equipment and hopefully pick up some tips and tricks. I've already learnt something, Stephanie from Dragonfly Design Studios was the first to share her palette & paint, she uses cling-wrap to cover her palette, what a fantastic idea! What's your palette look like? What paints do you use? Feel free to join the party and share with us all!



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28 comments:

  1. Ayala ArtNovember 18, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Lovely painting!Unexpected and colorful

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  2. ArleneNovember 18, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Beautiful colors, I enjoyed veiwing your painting and reading your post..

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  3. UnknownNovember 18, 2011 at 6:04 PM

    Thank you both.

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  4. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfNovember 18, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    I adore this octopus girl! Brilliant! Congrats on the interview. I'm headed over there now. :)

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  5. NettyNovember 18, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    Terrific Octopus Girl. Congratulations on the interview. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  6. AbelaNovember 18, 2011 at 10:55 PM

    Well Olivia is beautiful and the contrast of the blue dress with red octopus is a great combination.

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  7. ANNENovember 19, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Wonderful painting!

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  8. CindyNovember 19, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    Congratulations on the interview...and the octopus girl is sooooo creative! Coming from Studio JRU...

    Thanksgiving blessings to you!

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  9. NEEDLEWINGSNovember 19, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    Pretty darn cool! Love the octopus girl painting. Looks as cuddly as a cat!

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  10. Mary C. NasserNovember 19, 2011 at 3:34 AM

    Oh my gosh!
    I love Olivia and her octopus!
    My friend just said last night that she wants to paint an octopus, too!
    Yours is extraordinary!!

    Wonderful composition with lots of rhythm and movement!!

    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  11. MollyNovember 19, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    What a creative interpretation of the theme. Love the boldness of the piece.

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  12. carlareyNovember 19, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    The octopus is too often overlooked as a portrait subject. Thank you for righting this grievous wrong.

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  13. carol l mckennaNovember 19, 2011 at 4:31 AM

    Lovely painting ~ very creative and colorful ~~ Thanks, namaste, Carol ~ (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^

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  14. ChristineNovember 19, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    this one's interesting, first time I've seen a pet octopus! Lovely painting.

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  15. EVANovember 19, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    A great painting! Reminds me of a little self-portrait I did from a photo of me holding an octopus in Jamaica.

    Fun and charming!

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  16. GlorV1November 19, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Tracey, love your work. That octopus is awesome. Great job!

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  17. JanetNovember 19, 2011 at 7:55 AM

    Olivia is quite brave to be hugging an octopus although it does look harmless. Your art is wonderful!!

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  18. Jen PriceNovember 19, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Such a fun interpretation!

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  19. Gloria j ZucaroNovember 19, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Love the octopus story. Are they live models? Daughter or young girl and her stuffed animal? Great depiction. Congrats on interview.

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  20. Robin Panzer ArtNovember 19, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    LOL what a wonderful interpretation of the letter "O." It is terribly amusing to me that this girl is holding an octopus like a pet she loves! ~Happy Paint Party Friday! #9 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33

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  21. Jen @Sadie InspiredNovember 19, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    What a wonderfully creative painting! I would never think that I would like a girl holding an octopus. All those legs - no wait, arms - they freak me out. :) But, I LOVE this!

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  22. Kristin DudishNovember 19, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Olivia and her octopus are outstanding! The addition of the ornamental onion is such a fun touch!

    xo
    Kristin

    p.s. I enjoyed your interview :)

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  23. peggy aplSEEDSNovember 19, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    such an interesting theme! wonderful! thanks for sharing!
    hugs,
    peggy aplSEEDS

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  24. UnknownNovember 20, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    I love Olivia even more with that flowering onion- so beautiful and whimsical!

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  25. Jennifer {Studio JRU}November 20, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    What a fun piece! I love sweet Olivia and her Octopus! And you palette looks great too. I love how they become a piece of art themself! :)

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  26. HeARTworksNovember 20, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    Super unusual painting! Where in the world did you get that idea! What fun! You obviously dare to go where others wouldn't! Patsy from
    HeARTworks

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  27. FallingladiesNovember 20, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    such a great piece, so creative, and I love the palette idea! will try to play a long

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  28. UnknownNovember 20, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Thank you all for the beautiful comments, I will respond to you all individually and visit your blogs soon. The support and encouragement is phemionimal, you certaintly know how to make a girl feel special and talented. Xx

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