It's time for the class reunion art show, it's in the old home town! I am excited, not for myself but for the fellow artists that will also be there. I have known them all since childhood and it's really keen that we'll be in the gallery together.
I wanted to post a little bit in case anyone wants to know more about what I've done with painting.
My best, and last, watercolor, The Good Life, from 1999:
I found my true niche painting with oil after having dabbled in watercolor with great frustration. (My sister, on the other hand, loves working with watercolor and has made beautiful pictures.) At the time I began I was working full time and taking care of my father, who was in the final years of his life. I needed an outlet that would remove me completely from all the stress, and learning to paint did the trick. I lived for those classes with my wonderful teachers. And mostly I gave my work away to whoever asked - my best friend, my husband, my grandson.....my most favorite one, Tulip II, was donated to a silent auction for a charity fundraiser. I hope it is hanging in a really beautiful home somewhere. That's Tulip II posted on the banner of my blog.
Here's my first oil, Flippers, from 2006. If you know me, you will recognize the subject, they are my favorite shoes:
I wanted to post a little bit in case anyone wants to know more about what I've done with painting.
My best, and last, watercolor, The Good Life, from 1999:
I found my true niche painting with oil after having dabbled in watercolor with great frustration. (My sister, on the other hand, loves working with watercolor and has made beautiful pictures.) At the time I began I was working full time and taking care of my father, who was in the final years of his life. I needed an outlet that would remove me completely from all the stress, and learning to paint did the trick. I lived for those classes with my wonderful teachers. And mostly I gave my work away to whoever asked - my best friend, my husband, my grandson.....my most favorite one, Tulip II, was donated to a silent auction for a charity fundraiser. I hope it is hanging in a really beautiful home somewhere. That's Tulip II posted on the banner of my blog.
Here's my first oil, Flippers, from 2006. If you know me, you will recognize the subject, they are my favorite shoes:
and lastly, here is a peek at a current oil in progress called Dad's Roses, this is one I will keep!
That's my painting progress in a nutshell. Thanks for looking!
Til next time- ch
Oh Carol, your paintings are beautiful. I had no idea that you painted as well. A woman with many talents! How is your spinning coming along?
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