Is it done? I'm not sure. In person I love the background, in the photo it doesn't look so good. In person you see a lot more detail of the texture of the green. Perhaps I should extend the darker green more deeply out to all the edges? More to frame the central flower? What … Continue reading Is it done? — updated
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Painting as a hobby
Working in fiber as my career, I find myself still in need of a "hobby". Something I do strictly for the enjoyment, with absolutely no expectation, no end goal, no reason other than sheer pleasure. Painting is becoming that hobby. Of course, as a hobby that means it doesn't get a lot of hours devoted … Continue reading Painting as a hobby
Starting another painting
I've started another painting. First I had to talk the gremlin off my shoulder, and then step out on that limb of "it's okay no matter how it turns out". Does anyone else need to do that before they start a piece? I don't know, but every time I find myself stretching I go through … Continue reading Starting another painting