Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful - I really enjoyed this beautiful post, Debbie! The shot of you in action is absolutely delightful. Congratulations on your show acceptance - that's fabulous news. 'Giants with heart' is a breathtaking painting!
Thank you so, so much for your very kind words Rebecca!! Truly appreciated!
A behind the scenes note about Giant's With Heart---at one point I was at a stand still and ready to throw in the towel with it. lol I really wasn't satisfied with my first background color, but just couldn't envision a color that would complement the flowers. And then after some color mixing play, it finally hit me ---I knew what it needed. The creative process is always filled with both puzzles and discoveries. It just takes a bit of faith, (based on prior experiences) that answers will arrive in due course. Patience is a virtue during these times for sure! xx
Yay to the creative process! How lovely to hear how Giants with Heart evolved!
Soon after I started dabbling in mixed media art I leapt to the conclusion 'more is MORE!' - and now have to be restrained from chucking too much paint around. So often I'd think 'oh, well that's ruined now' - and then coming back to it later I'd have another idea about a colour or a line or something - it would always develop into something I wasn't expecting! Most of the time it ends up the better for it.
So true Rebecca! Coming back to a piece with fresh eyes is always helpful. Having faith in the process happens with experience and a bit of patience. lol
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful - I really enjoyed this beautiful post, Debbie! The shot of you in action is absolutely delightful. Congratulations on your show acceptance - that's fabulous news. 'Giants with heart' is a breathtaking painting!
Thank you so, so much for your very kind words Rebecca!! Truly appreciated!
A behind the scenes note about Giant's With Heart---at one point I was at a stand still and ready to throw in the towel with it. lol I really wasn't satisfied with my first background color, but just couldn't envision a color that would complement the flowers. And then after some color mixing play, it finally hit me ---I knew what it needed. The creative process is always filled with both puzzles and discoveries. It just takes a bit of faith, (based on prior experiences) that answers will arrive in due course. Patience is a virtue during these times for sure! xx
Yay to the creative process! How lovely to hear how Giants with Heart evolved!
Soon after I started dabbling in mixed media art I leapt to the conclusion 'more is MORE!' - and now have to be restrained from chucking too much paint around. So often I'd think 'oh, well that's ruined now' - and then coming back to it later I'd have another idea about a colour or a line or something - it would always develop into something I wasn't expecting! Most of the time it ends up the better for it.
So true Rebecca! Coming back to a piece with fresh eyes is always helpful. Having faith in the process happens with experience and a bit of patience. lol