Saturday

The Last Elk

As each Elk dies so too does the instrument it is attached to till all is quiet.

Drawing Realistic Eyes

Tips for drawing realistic eyes with Stephanie Valentin.

Tools:

Adobe Photoshop, Tablette graphique – Graphic tablet – Wacom Tablet

February 1, 2009

A beautiful, thought provoking animation by Carmen Bromfield Mason.

“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” -Charles W. Eliot

Medicine for the soul.  -Inscription over the door of the Library at Thebes

SaturdayWith Georgia O’Keeffe

The Art of Georgia O’Keeffe

Footage of the 92 year old Georgia O’Keeffe taken in and around her home in New Mexico

“When I think of death, I only regret that I will not be able to see this beautiful country anymore… unless the Indians are right and my spirit will walk here after I’m gone”. – Georgia O’Keeffe

“The bones seem to cut sharply to the center of something that is keenly alive on the desert even tho’ it is vast and empty and untouchable… and knows no kindness with all its beauty.”  -Georgia O’Keeffe

“I don’t see why we ever think of what others think of what we do – no matter who they are. Isn’t it enough just to express yourself?”  -Georgia O’Keeffe

Friday

The Art and Life of Allan Houser

“To be an artist is to believe in life.”
Henry Moore

Monday

Over the weekend I purchased two 30 x 40 inch canvases and after I got them home I realized that they were quite large and felt a little intimidated.

All sorts of thoughts went through my mind like ” do I have enough gesso, tissue paper and acrylic paint?” What will I paint on it?

Then I watched this video and and it helped to put everything into perspective.

For those who feel intimidated by large canvases here is a video that shows an artist painting on a really large canvas. Wow!

Time Lapse Large Oil Painting

Artist Quote for the Day

” A lot of it’s experimental, spontaneous. It’s about knocking about in the studio and bumping into things.” – Richard Prince

Friday

Today I went on my regular Friday thrift hunt and managed to find two items on my wish list. Thrifting is fun but getting a 50% off discount on the items I purchased was even better. It really made my day!

Check out this detailed tutorial on painting a eucalyptus leaf using watercolor paints. Beautiful!

Have a great weekend!

“Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life.”  -Pablo Picasso

Pressed Paper Pulp Canvas

This video shows how to make a canvas of pressed paper pulp which is a great way to recycle junk mail and old shredded paper.

Carla van den Berg –  How to Make a Very Special Canvas

Irish Scones

I found this video on You Tube this morning and it set my mouth to watering.

How to Make Tasty Irish Scones in a Flash

Happiness is a scone served with clotted cream and jam (and tea, of course).

Walls for the wind,
And a roof for the rain,
And drinks beside the fire –
Laughter to cheer you
And those you love near you,
And all that your heart may desire! – Irish Blessing

Busy Bee

I’ve been a busy little bee today! I started my morning with a mocha latte, and a few phone calls to friends & family.

Afterwards I cleaned the house, did some baking and rearranged the studio so I have more space to work in. Whew!

Fridays always seem to fly by for me. I think it’s all those little last- minute ‘have -tos’ and unexpected interruptions that get in the way of my plans for a laid back Friday. I guess I will have to wait until next year when it slows down a bit for me. After all, ’tis the season.

Have a great weekend!

Christmas Music: “Let It Snow”! Dean Martin