abstract painting prints – Katie Jeanne Wood

Caught a Bus Out of Town
Abstract painting prints
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I had work dreams last night, and don’t feel all that rested today because of it. I was busy painting abstracts all night, so it’s no wonder. I was hustling and bustling around, working up a storm.

I think this new direction I’m going in with painting abstracts is the cause of my restless night. I haven’t had work dreams in years, and usually only do when I’m excited about a series I’m working on.

Wonderful Bonding Experience
Abstract painting print
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I have fallen deeply in love with painting abstracts once again. So much so that I’m thinking of concentrating on abstracts and florals for much longer than just these summer months. I don’t want to rush, and it’s already almost August.

There Are Many Ways To Be Free
Purple abstract prints
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There are so many color combinations that I haven’t tried yet. Like, I’m just starting to use purple in my abstracts, and unlike when I’m painting portraits, I’m finding the color quite lovely to work with now.

Floral No 105
The original painting has been sold.
Small to large prints
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I also want to explore painting more florals. I only have painted 354 of them, and it doesn’t feel like enough. There’s so much more I need to experiment with..painting looser and more abstract are what I have in mind.

Clearing Ahead
Cool Blue and White Abstract Painting
Prints available

This cool blue abstract reminds me of winter. Maybe if I stare at it long enough today, it will lower my body temperature, and cool the room. At 8:30 this morning it was 80F, and the “feels like” temperature was 90. There should be a law against it being this hot before noon. The air was so thick with humidity, it was like a sauna out there. I watered the gardens quickly, and rushed back indoors. I can’t do summer today. I’ll be hiding in my darkened studio, trying not to melt, if anyone needs me.

PS: All my prints now have a canvas print option in the drop down menu on Etsy. Click any of the links under these photos, and choose canvas print before checkout. If you want to purchase a framed print, you’ll have to message me, and I’ll put up a listing for you.

Mai Tai
(my friend Wanda will get this title.
Cheers, Rich!! hahaha)
Prints available here

A few weeks ago I wrote about painting daily in my art journals. I don’t know if this means I’ve started another 365 days of daily painting or what, but it’s been well over a month now, and I’m still going strong.

Farmhouse style painting
Comfort & Ease
Prints available here

So far, I’m not getting overwhelmed or tired. I think the biggest reason is because I’m not pressuring myself to blog or post on social media every day like I did last time. Keeping my daily paintings private until I get around to sharing them is way less stressful.

Orange & pink abstract painting
Bursts of Energy
Prints are available here

I’ve always said I’d be willing to do another 365 day challenge, but I’d have to do it much differently. I set so many rules for myself last time that made me miserable and stressed out every day for no reason. I was extremely burnt out at the end of that challenge. For months afterwards, I had visions of quitting art altogether, and I’m still sorting through those feelings today.

Dopamine Hit
Prints available here

I finally figured out it wasn’t anything to do with the challenge itself. It was how I treated myself, and the demands & rules I set on top of painting 365 days in a row that wore me out. For some reason, my brain told me it wasn’t enough for me to just do the challenge. I had to do soooo much more, and do it every single day. I’m still trying to figure out why I was so hard on myself.

Maroon & Pink abstract painting
Filled a Void in Life
Prints available here

That said, I don’t know if I’m fully committed to another 365 challenge at this time. As long as it doesn’t feel like I’m forced to paint every single day, and I’m having fun, I’ll probably keep this up for a while. Just gonna take it day-by-day and see what happens.

I was very sadden to learn of the passing of artist Karin Jurrick over the weekend. I’ve long been admirer of her work, and have followed her blog for ages. My condolences go out to her family and friends.

Let us so live that when we come to die
even the undertaker will be sorry.

Mark Twain