February 14, 2010 | Posted By: Annie
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A cake for a dear friend, she and I are having that show together, the one that all those works in progress are aiming for. I like how pretty she is blowing out those candles, at the time I thought I missed the shot, but here it be. I like also the hovering green flame reflections. . . appropriate that they are hearts considering today. . . side note, the elephant photo is an explanation of the other little faces you see helping her blow out those candles. They’ve been hanging around all day with a certain someone, insisting on cameo appearances.
Some valentine notes of course, we will celebrate next week I think. Today is for Chris to battle an old cold and me to ward off the beginnings of one. That is a symbol enough of the love day I suppose, despite the fact he works so much we are close enough to share each others’ germs. I look forward to when we can share more time and not just ailments. . . soon. For now, this is a good post to revisit for a heart shape, and also this lovely blog has the best hearts I have seen yet.
February 12, 2010 | Posted By: Annie
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Sitting in bed after pizza, waiting for the winter olympics ceremony to begin. I love knowing the grass outside is covered with new snow (it doesn’t happen very often here). Spent the first part of the day at the studio. . . snatched a few photos of Christopher’s experimenting in charcoal. The Great Horned is glazed in shades of gray, waiting for opaqueness around it. Its little Saw-whet brother is almost ready too, you’ll see them soon, I’m sure.
February 12, 2010 | Posted By: Annie
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Whimsy spotted on my favorite Fine Little Day, Nina Lindgren.
February 11, 2010 | Posted By: Annie
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The brilliant naturalist and artist, Maria Sibylla Merian did them first. Not used to drawing from old botanical figures, so dependent on photos for those shadow subtleties I love. . . the creatures that are coming out are a little bit more whimsical. . . perhaps a bit Baskinish. . . which I don’t mind. . . now if only I can attack the color in a good way.
February 10, 2010 | Posted By: Annie
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Garland from Mollie! That last word is ’splendid’ in case you are wondering. . .hangs above my kitchen doorway.
Get a one saying this truth, or a custom one here at her shop.
February 10, 2010 | Posted By: Annie
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This book was given to us when we were first married and lived in the finished basement of an elderly women’s home. She had a great appreciation for the arts and a fabulous collection of art books. I haven’t looked through this booki n over a year, but I’m glad I picked it up. Paul Klee.
February 9, 2010 | Posted By: Annie
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More color inspiration, the work of Betty Parsons, found via dear ada.
February 8, 2010 | Posted By: Annie
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Not sure what to call it. . . “Alice Billow” ? “Wonderland Steam”? “Tea Party Rising”? I hate attaching specific words to images, but at the same time I dread that term Untitled. . .
Here are some before color photos which you probably already saw. . .
I actually like the colors I ventured to use! And red at that! Egon Schiele influenced, can you tell? The background is actually a very pale green, though here it appears to be white.
When to see Kent and Peg’s amazing house and studio. . . so amazing. A fabulous collection of folk art. Very encouraging experience overall.
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