New Canvases

 

I went crazy painting last week-end and painted 12 canvases in about a day and a half. They are about 2 by 3 feet each and painted on regular painting canvas. I used to make the canvases much larger in  size but I am finding that the smaller size allows me to complete them much quicker and I have more fun trying new techniques and combinations of layers.

 

A close up, I don't usually use this color palette, but I wanted to create some pieces that are a bit more neutral in tone. The gray and black circle design is a rubber drink coaster I got from target,  it makes a great stamp.

                          Black and white and magenta, one of my favorite color combinations.

First Book Signing Party

This was my first book signing party. Thanks for everyone who came, so much fun! Cake and flowers from the hubby, the cake has a picture of my book cover on it, cool!

A Third Book Winner Chosen!

A third winner has been drawn out of the hat, Carla! Thanks to all of you for posting comments. Don't despair if you didn't win, I am going to be having another giveaway on my Facebook page next week. And one more on this blog after that.

                                                   Thanks everyone, Fear No Color!

Please comment on a chance to win a book!

Hey folks, if you have commented before you can comment again for a chance to win a copy of my new book, Acrylic Techniques in Mixed Media, I need a few more comments to select a new winner!
Thanks for all the great comments.

No. 3 book Giveaway!

Please leave a comment on your current art obsession, it could be a book, an artist, a technique, or a medium. Then I will draw a third winner to receive a copy of my book, Acrylic Techniques in Mixed Media, Layer, Scribble, Stencil, Stamp.

I thought I would share my 5 year old Grandson's favorite art obsession, fold-overs! Remember these? Fold and piece of paper in half, drop some paint on it, fold it together again and then open it back up. You never know what you are going to get. To date, Phoenix has made about forty of these at my house. Yesterday he made a couple of really large one's with the addition of spray ink. I think the large piece's will look great framed.

Second Book Winner is chosen!

Thanks to everyone for visiting my blog, there have been some great comments. I will be trying a few of them out for myself.  The second winner is Penelope! But don't worry folks, I will be having another drawing next week! Look for next weeks comment question. The above piece of art is from my book, this piece started out life as a homely piece of orange polka dot fabric. Isn't layering great!

First book Winner

The first book winner went out today in the mail, all the way to Australia!

I hope you enjoy the book Diane.