Friday, January 6, 2012

Studio Update: Back to it!

Wow, it's Friday afternoon already! and almost the end of the first week of January 2012, can you believe it? Mid week, I was back in the studio after almost two weeks of no painting (or blogging).  It sure feels great to be creating again. I've been working on 'Valentine and Her Cat'. I intended to put a Mona Lisa style background in the artwork before Christmas, but did not get around to it, so I've been working on it over the last few days (deadline coming up!) Why is it that the more I work on a piece, the more I see wrong with it? Before I started I thought I didn't have all that much to do, but now I realise there is quite a bit. Do you get that with your work?



This week, the P&P blog party is back in full swing.  There has been a few changes to the way it's run though, as this is something new for me - running a blog party - I'm learning as I go and having to adapt with concerns and issues raised on the way.  There is now a blog page dedicated to P&P, it explains what is involved in participating in the Blog party. Also I'm holding a survey (see above) to find out if participants would like to put a stop to the sharing of the SHOWCASE on other social platforms. If you have a opinion, please vote, the general consensus will be acted upon. Below is my palette for P&P #7.  It has more greens, browns and blues on it than usual this week, due to the Mona Lisa Background.



I also just added the photos of the two paintings I did of my nephews - which were gifted to my sister and her family for Christmas - to my Redlands Creative Alliance profile. If you are in the Redlands area and you are creative, this group is for you. I enjoy being a part of it.



It's great to be back in Blogland and playing along with Paint Party Friday, I see some of you kept blogging over the last few weeks. I intend to go back and have a look at the PPF links I missed, as I'm keen to see what you all got up too.  I hope you had a fantastic Holiday and the start of the year is off to a wonderful start.  See you at the parties!

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21 comments:

  1. Tracey FKJanuary 6, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    It feels as great to be back painting doesn't it... Valentine just looks perfect now... and I am looking forward to starting to link up with P&P soon.. can't wait to see where your work takes you this year...xx

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  2. Šolanje na domu-WaldorfJanuary 6, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    Oh my goodness! I wish you were my sister. :) What awesome gifts!

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  3. WrightStuffJanuary 6, 2012 at 10:16 PM

    I know what you mean about paintings feeling alright one day then the next you spot so many things you want to change! I love this painting. I want to be brave and paint my cats!

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  4. FallingladiesJanuary 6, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    I so love seeing your palette too, can't wait to have a real span of time so I can paint that way too! But am enjoying my art journal for now!

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  5. carlareyJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    The new background is really enhancing Valentine, and the paintings of your nephews are adorable. Their mom must have loved them.

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  6. UnknownJanuary 7, 2012 at 1:04 AM

    I think it's amazing how critical we artists are about our own work. I LOVE this painting more and more every time I see it. In fact, if I had any extra money, I'd buy it......anyway, I think it's gorgeous, just GORGEOUS!
    Happy PPF,
    Stephanie

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  7. A'n'G JohnsonJanuary 7, 2012 at 1:46 AM

    I love NatashaMays comment... wow, what fantastic gifts!!!

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  8. Carolyn DubeJanuary 7, 2012 at 1:47 AM

    I do get that way with my art but when I ask friends about that same are they can't see it - and that is my reminder that maybe I have fallen too deeply into the art and need to step away from it for a while. After a day I have new eyes and a fresh perspective.

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  9. GlorV1January 7, 2012 at 2:18 AM

    Wow, what a colorful palette, so very vibrant and lots of texture. Yes I agree, what great gifts.

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2012 at 2:45 AM

    Tracey, your WIP is beautiful. The colors just leap out. The crown on the cat's head is adorable and I love the smile on the girl's face. Faye

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 7, 2012 at 3:26 AM

    i know just what you mean about finding fault with your work just when you think you're done! i usually see something wrong from a photo of my work rather than looking directly at a piece for some reason. your portraits of your nephews are fab-your sister musy've been delighted!

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  12. AbelaJanuary 7, 2012 at 3:49 AM

    Beautiful picture, very sweet and full of different textures. XO

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  13. carol l mckennaJanuary 7, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    Painting is lovely and has a wonderful essence about it ~ ~ thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF ^_^

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  14. Daniele ValoisJanuary 7, 2012 at 7:27 AM

    so lovely. You are so talented.

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  15. SHERI COOKJanuary 7, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    LOVE this piece!
    There is a story waiting to be written to it!
    Happy PPF!
    Sheri Cook/HappyHorseStudio

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  16. Kristin DudishJanuary 7, 2012 at 12:50 PM

    What wonderfully thoughtful gifts! The addition of a "Mona Lisa background" is great! It is very fun to see your palette too :)

    xo
    Kristin

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  17. EVAJanuary 8, 2012 at 5:45 AM

    What gorgeous gifts!! Their parents must have been thrilled.

    Valentine is coming along beautifully.

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  18. Mary C. NasserJanuary 8, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Love Valentine and her "Mona Lisa background!"
    Always so inspiring to visit your blog on Firdays!

    Happy New Year and
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  19. GeckostoneJanuary 9, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    Wow, Valentine is sooooooo gorgeous!!!!

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  20. MandyJanuary 9, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    gee i love your paintings...xxx

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  21. Gloria j ZucaroJanuary 10, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    Love your current painting. It is so full of playful feeling. Love your colors, too.

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