While I was tidying up my studio last week, I found acrylic paint in little pots, and since it was starting to harden up, I decided to use it asap.
I looked for more 4x4 panels while I was going through my cabinet, and drawers. I didn’t find any, so I must have used them all.
I swore I would never ever buy more mini panels, but that was right after I ended my 300+ bird series a couple years back. I was burnt out on birds & mini paintings at that time.
Now that time has passed, I’m feeling a pull toward painting birds again. I have got to learn not to use the word “never” when it comes to art because I usually end up eating crow. 😛 No pun intended.
The pic above shows the birds I painted a couple weeks ago, ICYMI.
So much for “never”, I had 100 mini wooden panels delivered last week. I hope I don’t regret it in a few days. I haven’t had the chance to use them yet, but I figure winter is coming, and it’s gonna be a long one. Might as well have a bird party to pass the time.
Chickadees & little songbirds are my favorite birds to paint. I've also been doing a little research to find birds I’ve never painted before to keep things fresh.
The birds above are what is left of the 300+ series from a couple years ago, I think I counted 25 of them in total, and I finally got around to listing them.
Things I saw online last week worth sharing:
Emily Foucart is having an abstract painting challenge in September & October, if you’d like to join. I wish I could, but I can’t commit to painting daily right now because of my schedule. I’ll be cheering everyone on from the sidelines, tho.
Artist still enjoying life as she turns 107
This Artist Was Evicted from her NYC Loft after 47 Years
Reading:
Atomic Habits - I’ve listened to the audiobook a couple times, and I liked it, but I’m getting more out of reading it.
That’s gonna do it for me. I hope you’re having a creative weekend.
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I adore your bird minis! So much personality in each one!
Hi, I really like your work, both the portraits and the birds. Somehow you manage to inject vitality in what could otherwise be a static subject. Do you ever paint landscape? Cheers!