Patience, A Little More Done

The paints came out last night and I managed to get a little more done on this painting (first real painting in almost a week!). I'm experimenting with a turquoise background hoping it will emphasize the warm of the tea a little more (and help the cup stand out a bit better). Getting closer to being done with this one... but a little more left to go.



Patience
4" x 6" Watercolour
© 2009

Studio Update: All Moved In (Mostly)

I am (mostly) moved into my new studio... its been a long week of packing/unpacking, cleaning, finding out my cell barely works (out of reception) and taking time to sit outdoors and enjoying the peace and quiet of the area (which is what attracted me to the area in the first place). Below is the view from my place, a wonderful change from the hustle and bustle of city life. I'm close to the city and shopping, but far enough off the beaten path to be away from it all.

I've located most of my paints/canvas'/and brushes and new art should start appearing very soon. I have my easel set up next the window so I can enjoy the view and be inspired by the wildlife. I have chatted with some of my new neighbors and have been told that there are many eagles and sea otters that come up the river to feed on the salmon. Hopefully I can snap some photos of these visitors and I'll post pictures when I do.




Close to Nature
© 2009

Patience, Work in Progress

Moving day is quickly approaching for me, and with the packing and cleaning I have not had too much time to paint. This one is the second (work in progress) in a series of three tea paintings that I am currently working on. I was not originally planning on doing a series, but I enjoyed painting the first one so much, I just had to find an excuse to paint it again. The third scene has not been fully been choosen yet, but I have a few ideas that will need to wait until I have fully relocated the studio. Until after the move...



Patience
4" x 6" watercolour
© 2009

Interrupted, Finished

Finished this one tonight and I am truly happy with the way it turned out, especially the metal on the bottom of the cup. This is definitely a still life that will be done again... though it will be slightly different (perhaps coffee instead of tea).


Interrupted
4" x 6" watercolour
© 2009