‘Sundowners’, Artist Print and oil on canvas. Transforming an emotionless print into an original, and unique, art work. Paint colours behaving differently on the printed canvas. Defining areas, while maintains simplicity. Particularly important, as I will be using acrylics for the trip to Vietnam and finishing the paintings with oils when I’m back in the studio.
Staggered at the price of artist grade acrylic paints, which I expected to be much less than artist grade oil paints. Fortunately Aly is happy to bring my Charvin paints from France.
The Creative Hub have opened a new gallery space. It’s a great venue in that it allows one to approach the art from a distance, which isn’t possible here in the studio. An intimate space, within the larger building. Looking forward to seeing how my paintings look there.
Don’t seem to getting any quicker on the hills. Still have that ‘wounded buffalo’ sound, fighting the bicycle to keep moving forward. Only made bearable by the fabulous ride through the Gouna Forest. Breathtaking.
Love this weeks blog Jan – and of course the paintings mentioned.
Dearest jan
All sounds so special and makes me wish I was nearer to see all this for myself.
Extremely exciting that You are joining Mark and me in Kommetjie. I can’t wait to hold Lesa in my arms, jus hope that with the help of pink pills, I don’t burst into tears. Just writing to you makes me cry.
I do hope Terry is feeling better, I worry about her as we all do. Will see if the ‘Witchdoctor’ helps. Take care on those rides, sounds neck-breaking sometimes.
Much love to you both
Mom