What a week it's been, at the end of last week I was frantically getting these three pieces ready to send off to the Linden Postcard Prize. I'm happy to say I got them all backed and packed up and sent on Friday. They arrived in St Kilda on Monday ready to be hang for the small works exhibition that starts early Feb.
A few days last week I worked outside in the garden, the sun was out and the air humid, perfect for gessoing the backs of my boards and putting on the d-rings etc. It was so nice to be outdoors. I even considered doing some actual painting out there this week, but alas, we have not had a sunny day.
Last week I was also trying to finish my Monthly Painters Challenge piece, but I only got to the sketch up stage before admitting defeat - due to time restraints, and ended up submitting this photographic image for the challenge instead. Don't worry I have not given up on the painting, I'll be working further on it over the next few weeks.
Below is my palette from last Thursday, with all the running around posting it for Palette & Paint got pushed back down on my to do list, so I'm posting it now, lucky the party is open a little later each week :)
And here's a snap shot of my desk currently, I got some new Liquin recently {I go through that stuff}, and also a super cool Klimt Diary for my birthday (thanks mum!).
I'm looking forward to seeing what you all have been up to.
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Thank you for sharing a bit of your world with us WOYWWers this morning! I hope you have a wonderful week.
ReplyDeleteNeil # 34
Lovely tidy desk, must be great being able to work outside in the sunshine. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for showcasing your tidy desk.Gosh wouldnt have been able to paint outside this past week here in suffolk temps -7.So enjoy your nice weather.!
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judex 14
It sounds wonderful to work in the Sunshine, hope it returns for you soon so that you may paint plein air! We are getting buried by about 16" of snow right now! Happy WOYWW #23 ~Robin Panzer Art Studio 33
ReplyDeleteOoo I am a fan of Klimt - what a lovely present :)
ReplyDeleteAs always you have so much on the go in your studio it lovely to see what you are up to.
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Lucky you working outside for a bit, way too cold here for that! Love the eclectic nature of this post, so much loveliness to look at! And talking of love, I'm really liking that Klimt diary, last years calendar was a Klimt one, loved looking at it each day.
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Brenda 104
great work going on
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Judie xx
Wow! Lots of great work! Thanks for the snoop!
ReplyDeletekatie (112)
Those postcards are amazing. Why do you gesso the back of your canvases? Just wondering....... how nice for you to have a bit of sunshine!
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I have never gessoed the back of a canvas before. Sounds like an interesting technique! Love the postcards! You are a true artist! Thanks for sharing! Happy WOYWW- Amanda 40
ReplyDeleteYour postcards are fabulous. So nice to have the sun back now isn't it.
ReplyDeleteVon #30 :)
Nice neat desk! I am just learning what gesso can do. I really enjoy learning new things that make life easier. Have a great week and thanks for sharing! Vickie #33
ReplyDeleteI love looking at other folks desks- so personal! Of course, I am Klimt obsessed, so I'm drooling over your calendar1 And can't wait to see what beauties you're working on with that wonderful palette!
ReplyDeleteYour desk is looking good as are all your projects. I'm especially taken with your 3 smaller works. However, your sketch up looks like it will be awesome too. Happy WOYWW!
ReplyDeleteOh your palette is such a great shot - the real deal!! How nice that you were able to enjoy a day of outside working too.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a good week and that you do manage to get outside to paint x Lou x
ReplyDeleteThat is so nice that you were able to work outside! Its been snowing and raining here - so that won't happen!
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Katie #16