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threeWell, it took me almost 9 months, but I picked up my paintbrush again. It's about time right?
Sunday in Lead was very snowy and cozy. No need to go anywhere. Jack had his own creative projects to work on and I made a huge chicken pot pie the day before that we could snack on....so NO cooking responsibilities.
My studio still isn't quite set up here yet, so I moved my easel and paints into my bedroom (it's a nice big light-filled room) and started on a 12" x 16" cradled gessobord panel. When I moved to SD last spring (late may), I took some shots of the beautiful landscapes.
So, this one is of this HUGE lilac bush at dusk. I got two springs last year. One in Illinois and then another one in SD. Who doesn't love lilacs?
It's an oil and I've shown it in 3 progressive steps. I think it's 95% done. I've gone kind of loose with it, but need to pop the lilacs more. The oils were getting a bit too wet for me to fuss with anymore. When I think it's 100% done...I'll post it.
Oh....had my little buddy, Frank laying on the end of my bed watching the whole time. He's Jack's dog, but he's become my shadow around here. Nice having a sweet little pup around again.
4 comments:
i love the artwork. very cool website you created. will check back soon.
Sometimes life requires us to take a break from our personal creative pursuits. It's just the way it works. You are ready now. Go for it! The Black Hills is your oyster. Okay, so it's a Rocky Mountain Goat oyster but an oyster none the less. :-)
can't wait to see finished painting..such beautiful brushwork and colors. Glad you are back
So happy to see you have landed in so many ways Jayne. Reading through your recent blog in SD and you are filling your canvas with your special Jayne touch and eye.
I have to share, it was so sweet to see that little sweet doggie that is now a part of your life with Jack.
More than deserving - paint, love, live!
Tammy Geertz
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