Cawain from Paris, France

After sight seeing we walked down a street and came upon some street artists. By far this artist I felt was sooo awesome! He paints with acrylics on newspaper or magazine sheets allowing parts of the page to show through. I was a little worried as to the archival qualities of this but he assured me it was.
You really had to actually see these paintings in person to appreciate the broken up strokes that he used. I wanted to buy one but at 500 euros which translated to 800USD I wasn't prepared. I was so disappointed not to go home with one. I did e-mail the artist and asked him if he had a sight. If he gets back with me I'll let you know. Another fabulous find!

This is called "Carnaval" 43 x 58 Acrylique sur papier
Me chedking out his paintings in Paris, France 09-07

Sandra Murrays Designs from Scotland!

Home again, home again and back in the grind!
Eager to share some new artists I've met and share some pictures!
After flying into Paris and checking into the La Grand Hotel Ron and I ventured out to a small Cafe' for some nourishment and met a delightful couple Sandy and Duncan. Sandy it turned out is a fashion designer from Scotland and was in Paris to find new fabrics. I was totally blown away by her designs so want to share them with you.

Her web site is www.sandramurray.co.uk

I'll have more artists to share with you tomorrow!

Shift your perspective today to recognize every experience as something of value -- an opportunity for growth, a lesson learned or a chance to move in a new direction. Look for the opportunity.

Last Post before my trip!

Leaving Friday for Paris and Brussels so this will be the last post until September 24th.
I am posting another picture of the painting I'm working on. I can work for hours and you probably won't notice the difference....and there are so many more hours to go!
Can you tell what it is yet?????? If not don't worry....It's early on!

My Studio

I thought I'd give you a peek into my messy studio and give you a look at the beginnings of my current painting which I was hoping to make more abstract, but as I said it's not an easy thing for me to not paint what I see, so it appears it won't be too abstract. I'm always working against myself it seems. I'll show you the progression as I go along. It'll be awhile before I post again about the painting because my husband and I are going to Paris and Brussels for 9 days. Hopefully I'll get some more inspirations from the trip.
My studio looks more like a library doesn't it? It's all art books and art magazines and pictures of things I love like the Klimt picture taped up on the cupboard.

"All the works of man have their origin in creative fantasy. What right have we then to deprecate imagination." ~ Carl Jung

Here It Is!

I'm Done! I feel there is still an element missing on this but I am giving it up and moving forward. I'm taking it to the Crown Point Show tomorrow.

I'm going to start on an abstract type nature picture which was inspired by Jim Waid whom I'd featured below today or tomorrow. When I'm done with that (good or bad) I will post it.
The next picture will have to be figurative as I can't go too long without doing one.

I'm trying to stretch myself a little...I want you all to let me know if I'm doing that or staying too safe!

Elizabeth Schwartz

My air conditioner broke at 82 degrees heat, so with the hot flashes that makes me a HOTTIE! I will keep this short. I belong to Chicago Artists Coalition and this is an artist I like and want you to see. Elizabeth Schwartz. I once again LOVE her color and composition.

"Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.

When we walk to the edge of all the light we have, and take the step into the darkness of the unknown, we must believe that one of two things will happen. There will be something solid for us to stand on... or we will be taught to fly."
~ Frank Outlaw

My good friend sent me this quote. I keep it taped on the front of my computer because it helps me every day!