Sunflowers in Cobalt Blue Vase, Oil on 5 "x7" Linen Panel SOLD Private Collection in San Saba, TX First, I must say that everything I paint is because I absolutely love. I don't like to paint things that I don't find to be attractive to me for one reason or another. Sometimes it's sentimental reasons and other times it's as simple as beautiful colors or the texture. Either way, it's something that I want to capture and stare at for long periods of time. I want to study it and how it affects the environment around it, as in the case of Sunflowers in Cobalt Blue Vase does. In that respect, I feel ALL my paintings are a labor of love. More often than not, I have to create a painting, wipe it all down, and start all over again if something is just not working. Some never get completed and I just end up painting something totally different on that panel. Then there are some, that I just have to paint, no matter how much trouble they are giving
You paintings are absolutely beautiful. I especially love your paintings featuring the blue and white china with flowers.
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DeleteI would do anything to be able to paint like you! You are such a wonderful artist and the world needs more artist!
ReplyDeleteJan, you are very kind. I am learning more every time I paint. I just decided that is what I was going do learn about 5 years ago, bought paints, brushes and a few books and got to work. I still ask lots of questions from the many artists that know better than me. :)
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Your comments are delightfully welcome. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteAll so beautiful....I would be thrilled to win any one of them! You are one talented lady!!
ReplyDeleteAwwww, thank you for your lovely comment and the honor you have bestowed on me by sharing my blog. THANK YOU!!!!!! Best wishes, Carolina
DeleteWhile I remain in awe of artistic talent of all kinds, there is something about an artist who paints or draws that is special to me; knowing that the artist not only created a work of art, but touched the piece while creating it with their hands seems sacred to me. Love your work! Am glad to have found you via The Enchanted Home! Best,
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How very sweet of you, Colleen. I feel that way, too. I am even love to see the places in wish people work on their craft. Studios are such interesting spaces. I am also glad that you found my blog and feel very fortunate that Enchanted Home has shared it. Have a lovely evening. Carolina
DeleteCarolina, how sweet of you to have a giveaway - the painting is lovely! I can't believe that you taught yourself to paint - amazing! Your paintings have an old world feel to them, just beautiful. Regards, Donna
ReplyDeleteThank you, Donna. I can't claim that I "taught myself" to paint, as I feel that the generous answers to my questions by other artists have helped me a great deal throughout the way. I also study a lot of the works of old master and pay special attention to the different layers of paint and the motion of their brushstrokes. We are all so fortunate in our time to have so many wonderful resources. Thank you for your kind words and your visit. Kindest regards, Carolina
ReplyDeleteOh your art is truly beautiful. I found your gallery at Daily Paintworks and just had to come by your blog to see if you had an email sign up. Glad you do. Thanks for the info too about moving over to mail chimp. I have heard others are using this as well. Have to get back and look at your lovely art some more. Blessings, Angela Thoma
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