which is what happens when I start to get that itch to paint (start of a new series) but I'm not quite ready yet. So I am puttering around doing everything and nothing, doodling in my sketchbook, dithering about on my blogs, preparing my studio and supplies, doing found art (decided to join
Rosa Murillo's found art Tuesday project), knitted a hot pink scarf in a week. Been years since I knitted and I got to the end of my scarf and I couldn't remember how to cast off-Lol! Thank goodness for the internet and was able to find a great video demo at
knitting help-thanks.
This is moi wearing one of my fave scarves, a skull scarf, a present that I much enjoy and wear all through the cold season. Meena is a patient model and wore the pink one for the photo shoot. I must be into pink because I used it on the found art. This is only a peek at the front, will reveal it on Tuesday :)
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I need to get agitated...or working...or anything! I've been a slug far too long.
Just an addition: thanks for the comment on tom phillips - although I didn't get chance to read it, stupidly clicked wrong thing and deleted it before I managed to open it (dumb) -sorry
favourite painting - its always changing, as I finish one it becomes favourite!! If pushed probably 'man and boy' a painting of myself and my son JJ. I sold nearly 2 years ago, its difficult to often sell work, I've now got into giving some work away with the opportunity of swapping it with newer work at some time. Doesn't earn money, but gives untold pleasure
Hmmm, your model is indeed very patient - I'm not sure my Zuzu would tolerate a scarf around her neck AND pose for a photo.
As for fave paintings, do you mean my own, or someone elses? I have about 6 paintings I did on site in Maine that I would never part with. I didn't want to move from Maine and they're such better reminders for me than just a photograph.
The one buzzing around in my head, waiting for the easel.
May favorite painting is one that I did in high school, many moons ago, of a woman sitting in a tropical setting. My son's always say it looks like me with gray hair. I tell them that it is prophetic, that I'll live in some tropical place when I am old.
Maybe I'll post it on my blog if I can get a good shot of it.
Sherry
My favorite painting right now is one I painted last year called It Only Hurts Sometimes. It was inspired by my nephew who somehow manages to maintain a remarkably optimistic outlook, despite his prickly little world.
Meena looks lovely in that scarf.
Lori, I think Meena suits the scarf better than me, somehow the bright pink isn't working with my skintone :(
Still waters, I hope you post a pic, it would be fun to see. Well that goes for all of you, you lurkers included :)
Cynthia, I am glad you like my haircut. I always get this notion I want to grow my hair, but I just can't get away with long hair. I always wish I could do the sophisticated Audrey Hepburn hair, but I am one of those women that , well let's just say I resemble my yorkie,very ruffled look. Like, you know, that look that says, "shit I have just been dragged through a bush" look.
Probably going with the flow is the best thing Paul. Often my fave painting is the one I am just about to do, and then it ceases to be my favourite when its finished LOL! So I am with you on that Casey.
thanks lyn. Can you post a pic of it, would love to see it.
Angela, I am sure if a seasoned knitter saw my scarf they would quiver with horror at the state of knitting. BUT oh it sure is WARM and snuggly.
Eek, this is Claire's dog and we are looking after her indefinitely. She is a very very sweet dog, and her fur is just gorgeous. NOW get agitated eek, I want to see new stuff in the gallery.
oh but dinah, dithering is soooooooooo much fun LOL! I must say though that muse is so inconsiderate, hope she/he/it came at a more reasonable time.
arg That is so horrid.