Two weeks ago I had my first experience with plein air painting with the Lilburn Garden Tour of Homes 2014. The garden tour was the project of the Lilburn Women’s Club with participation of the Lilburn Arts Alliance of which I am a member. I have painted outside before but must admit I usually […]
Acrylic Picture Puzzle Paintings
I am constantly trying to think of new and interesting projects for my paintings, so this time my idea was an acrylic picture painting puzzle. I found some small stretched canvases that were on sale in a pack of four. I thought that an interesting project would be to paint them separately as a […]
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Abstract Painting and Diptych X39
Abstract Painting and Diptych X39 is a continuing effort and exploration for me with abstract expressionism. When I started to explore abstract painting about three years ago, it made me nervous and uncomfortable to be honest. I had always painted and created my art in a realistic or impressionistic style of painting. Looking back […]
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Series 7 – Painting With Thinned Down Ac
In my continuing painting adventure to try many different methods of painting with my art, I decided this time to try a Series 7 painting with thinned down acrylic paints. I have always loved acrylic paints. When I was a child and took private art classes, the only choice was oil paints for a permanent […]
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Painting With Fluid Acrylic Paints
Recently I decided to try painting with fluid acrylic paints. By this I mean thinning the paints down to where they are transparent like watercolors. This is not a traditional approach to painting with acrylic paints. Using the paints very thick with an opaque look is the probably the most preferred and traditional […]