Mama Cormier

…. my journey to a healthy life, making new memories and so much more

New Flower (November 7, 2020) – Delphinium

Poppies in Watercolour and Ink

Posted on November 6, 2020 by Mama Cormier

….another painting using this simple technique with watercolour pencils and black ink

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New Flower (November 6, 2020) – Begonia Firewings

Lens Artists Photo Challenge – Focus on the Subject

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Patti for hosting this week’s Lens Artists Photo Challenge https://mamacormier.com/2020/11/05/buckets-of-colour/

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Buckets of Colour

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Mama Cormier

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.

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One Success and One Massive Failure

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Mama Cormier

….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.

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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge – Purples and Violets

Posted on November 3, 2020 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to Cee for hosting the Fun Foto Challenge https://ceenphotography.com/2020/11/03/cees-fun-foto-challenge-purples-and-violets/

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Playing With Paints Again

Posted on November 2, 2020 by Mama Cormier

…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.