The book I'm painting in is an old music book that I found at a thrift store. It was the perfect size for making into a journal and the price was perfect. I think if I would have gone out and purchased a brand, spanking new journal to paint in, I wouldn't have felt so free and daring to just play and experiment.
I'm finding that my attempt at painting in a looser style has been much more fun than when I painted in the past. I am sitting down and painting and pretty much completing the painting in the same sitting. Whereas before, I would paint a layer, let it dry, repeat, repeat, and repeat. It would take me too long to complete the painting and I was working toward perfect color blending and no flaws.
FORGET THAT!!!! This is much more fun and I have a finished painting in an hour, give or take.
Wishing you a lovely Sunday. Today I'll be putting my annuals (flowers) out into my flowers beds and pots. Can't wait!
Love what you are doing with your paintings!
ReplyDeleteOf all things, I think painting should be super enjoyable. Not like matching seams and not trying to blunt tips! Seems it could be way more forgiving:)
ReplyDeleteAnd now you have the lips down pat, too... hers are awesome!
ReplyDeleteThat is very inspiring. Luv the circles! and the lips!
ReplyDeleteI really like this one. What a good idea to use an old book.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you like my stuff and comment on my blog.
Beautiful, I agree the lips are perfect. What a great way to find an inexpensive journal to paint in.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Really love these pages :)
ReplyDeleteauntie jude
What a fabulous idea! Your colors are wonderful ~
ReplyDeleteOh, please tell us more about the process and the materials you used -- this is great!
ReplyDeleteDiane
love the little bird!
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