I took one of my little canvases and made a color wheel of the acrylic paints I have then mixing secondary colors from those primary colors. And I visited a local small gallery and bought a book they use for classes on color theory. With that said I’m now experimenting with mixing colors a little differently then I use to.… Read more →
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Went to the coast and brought home a picture
So I took this picture just to paint. It’s in Morro Bay, CA our favorite mini vacation spot. I could tell that my brain was wanting to think Watercolours while I was painting this, so I’m working on that. #3 11/17 Morro Rock in fall Acrylic 6×6 in canvas board Read more →
Wanted to try a little more….
So in the next few days… hummm….looking for more depth so I’m going to do some color studies. But I did enjoy the thickness and messing with the clouds. #2 11/17 Gray sky’s Acrylic 6 x 6 canvas board Read more →
After looking over YouTube for demo’s:
I found many offerings but I looked a few over to find someone I could relate to and that interest me. So found a guy that demo’s while he is painting, his camera is just taping him painting over his shoulder… you don’t even see him. He’s not too chatty and it really helped me to just watch him paint… Read more →
For my enjoyment of art 🎨
I found a book titled “Daily Painting ” by Carol Marine that caught my interest. I have attempted painting several times in my life…. first when I was a pre-teen and a close family friend mentored me as she painted in oils. Second in high school by a art teacher that challenged me and encouraged me along. I continued for… Read more →
We’re back…
We flew in last night and got to sleep in our own beds! We really had a nice time. I think we went at the perfect time to also get a bit of weather, which I was really looking for to. It may take Steve a week or two to put together his pictures ( he took a fancy camera… Read more →
A Relaxing day… Then Victoria….. Oops
So Saturday was a nice slow day… In fact we spent most of the day in the library. It’s a really nice quiet area with a great view AND comfy chairs for knitting 😉. …………Wait!! I forgot Friday! I can’t knit till I do Friday, because Friday is the yarn shop visit! So we stopped at Ketchikan and I found… Read more →
If it’s Thursday.. It’s Glaicer Nation Park Day 🛳
Yep , we cruised through a park. Evidently this is pretty much the only way you can see it …wow. We has Rangers board the ship and run a talking tour for most of the day. It’s still overcast and drizzly but hey… It’s Alaska! There are at least 3 Glaciers in this park and I did learn something new…… Read more →
Lydia, this is for you ✨
Morning…. Lydia has asked for a room picture. And yes, it’s small but comfy So as you can see… We have to go to the dinning room for our view but our stateroom has just enough space to sleep, dress, and a fairly nice “Powder room”💝 Read more →
The River ride….🛳
Ok, so today we stopped in Skagway Alaska and we took another BOAT/ ferry to Haines Alaska… From there we took a a 45 min bus ride to our river ride. No, that’s not Steve.. But another photographer from Sacramento . This river we are going to is also an eagle researve. So the boat was pretty much full… Read more →