Get Happy
(8"x10" Canvas, Golden paints, foam stamps, magazine images, 3-D flowers)
Texture #1
(8"x10" canvas, Golden paints & mediums.)
Yesterday, I was determined to complete a number of paintings that have piled up, unfinished. I'm happy to say my day was very successful, since I wrapped up seven paintings, all shown here.
But that got me thinking about unfinished paintings.
Texture #3
(8"x10" canvas, Golden paints & mediums.)
My friend Diane and I spent all afternoon yesterday ainting at our friend Sally's house. It's always such a wonderful time to give total focus to something. I love getting feedback from my artist friends, because they give me constructive criticism. Plus, the camaraderie is glorious! Thanks, Sally, for inviting me to your lovely La Jolla home for these special afternoons.
Purple Birds On a Wire
(8"x10" wood box canvas, Golden paint, vintage music paper, stencil)
I've heard from a lot of artists about the sad habit of accumulating a pile of unfinished paintings. In fact, it has inspired me to not let my unfinished pile get too stacked up and left behind. And so far, so good!
But why do we do this? Are these painting unloved or unwanted? Or did the artist just not have time to finish them? I have a feeling many of the abandoned paintings were unfinished because the artist just didn't know what to do next or how to make it complete. I'd love to hear from you on this topic.
Blue Mirror
(10"x10" Solid pine wood with small center mirror. Golden paint, vintage music text.)
Do you have a large pile of paintings or other unfinished artwork? Does it call out to you to finish it? Do you plan on finishing it someday when you find the time or are you just stuck and have no idea what to do to complete it?
I'm seriously interested.
Texture #4
(10"x10" canvas, Golden paints and mediums)
I've been painting (this time) for less than a year now and would like to learn from all of you, so I don't wind up with a closet full of unfinished work.
Texture #2
(10"x10" canvas, Golden paints and mediums)
I'm seriously interested in your pile of stuff, so please leave me a comment or email me at NReeba@aol.com.
(FYI - Artist Chris Cozen will be teaching at Stamping Details in Poway on Halloween weekend. One of the classes will deal with finishing paintings where you got stuck!)
