A Stroll Through Sanctuary Garden

 

"A Stroll Through Sanctuary Garden"

11 x 14 acrylic on wood panel painted black.

This was a challenge but I loved doing it!

I painted this in one session - an hour and 1/4.

Longer than that and I get weary and a little sloppy.

I know when to stop. However it turns out, I'm happy with. I like to paint wet on wet rather than work on it again when it's dry. It loses something and the energy changes. I have to keep this...I really love it.

Maybe I'll start painting duplicates should people take interest...in the meantime I'll be wondering what I'll be in the mood to paint next! :) 

"Carnival Time"

 

"Carnival Time"

12 x 12 acrylic on wood panel.

 

This was my painting for a lesson this week. 

We had to choose one of our favorite "places." 

A place that brings us joy.

I have several but glad I chose this one, 

as many are "going to the beach!"

This style I'm taking lessons in is a "wonky" style meaning, "perfectly imperfect." 

It seems to suit me as I have trouble

drawing a straight line. 

I also like to be FREE when I paint and go wild

with strokes and color. I'm using Liquitex

acrylic paint and can't use a palette knife, so I'm back to brushes, but still love my knife.

I'll be hanging on to this one...we had good times

at the carnival...the Ferris Wheel,. Ring Toss,

and Dynamite Sandwiches! 

It's summer and it's Carnival Time at Park Square!