Mama Cormier

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

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

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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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New Flower (November 5, 2020) – Pale Pink Rose

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Mama Cormier

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Wordless Wednesday – November 4, 2020

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Two Abstract Studies

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Mama Cormier

…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.

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New Flower (November 4, 2020) – Purple Mum

Posted on November 4, 2020 by Mama Cormier

….happy Birthday Andrea!!!!

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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.