New Flower (November 6, 2020) – Begonia Firewings
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Monthly Archives: November 2020
Lens Artists Photo Challenge – Focus on the Subject
…thanks to Patti for hosting this week’s Lens Artists Photo Challenge https://mamacormier.com/2020/11/05/buckets-of-colour/
Buckets of Colour
I love autumn. The cooler temperatures appeal to me and visually I find the colours breathtaking. I also love the abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables and how people use pumpkins, peppers and squash to decorate their porches and storefronts. Here are a few of my favourite bursts of colour and some creative pots of plants in the neighbourhood and beyond.
New Flower (November 5, 2020) – Pale Pink Rose
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Wordless Wednesday – November 4, 2020
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Two Abstract Studies
…painting is good for the soul
I find painting small helps me get rid of any inhibitions I might have about the process. The process for abstract painting is varied, depending on the artist or teacher that you speak to. I find the best way to get started is to just lay down some random marks and go from there.
Here are the two studies that I worked on this morning.
New Flower (November 4, 2020) – Purple Mum
….happy Birthday Andrea!!!!
One Success and One Massive Failure
….happy with the first one and not so much with the second
Painting for me is a process. I’m more of an intuitive painter. I put down a mark on the paper and go from there. Sometimes it works out well and other times it doesn’t.
Yesterday I put a heavy black stroke of black ink on my paper and I knew as soon as I did that it would overpower my subject but I continued painting anyway. After finishing the piece I showed it to my husband and he honestly told me that the black was too much. I agreed and I tried to calm it down with white paint and other marks but it didn’t help.
I’ve decided to wait a bit before doing anything with it but I will probably cut it up and use the parts that I like and collage them into another painting.
Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – Purples and Violets
….thanks to Cee for hosting the Fun Foto Challenge https://ceenphotography.com/2020/11/03/cees-fun-foto-challenge-purples-and-violets/
Playing With Paints Again
…it’s been too long
I cleaned off my art table yesterday. That was half the battle. Now I have no more excuses not to paint. On Hallowe’en I actually painted four individual cards for my neighbours but I forgot to photograph them. Painting is very therapeutic for me and I need to do it more often.
I’ve watched dozens of painting videos in the last four months and even though I felt inspired I just couldn’t get motivated to set up the paints. I want to enter an art show later in the month but I have to put my entries on line by November 6th. I’d better get busy. Here is my first attempt at mixed media ….mostly watercolour and ink.
I need a title for this painting. Any suggestions?
Mama Cormier 