Phase I
Phase II
Phase III
Phase IV
Introducing a bit of glimmer with a metallic paint – can you see the shine? Β It changes in different light situations.
What will happen next do you suppose?
Thanks for coming by today, I love that you did!
Phase I
Phase II
Phase III
Phase IV
Introducing a bit of glimmer with a metallic paint – can you see the shine? Β It changes in different light situations.
What will happen next do you suppose?
Thanks for coming by today, I love that you did!
How interesting! Foray into the creativity of an artist. I think I can see the metallic shimmer….very cool π
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The shimmer is obvious in the lighter blues showing up as they catch the light Lana – I like a bit of glittery stuff going on it makes the painting change focus in different lights π
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I love the way you mix so many of my favourite colours – not that you knew that! – while finding unique – and beautiful – ways to capture light. I am as keen to see what happens next as everyone else Pauline. Reminds me of writing my memoir; I know what I need to do next, but a surprised comes along to mix things up a little… π β€
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It’s the process isn’t it – we never can be quite sure what will be left by the quickly moving hand. This of course is what keeps us interested β€ Thanks for the lovely long visit Sherri. Big warm hug coming your way!!
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Compare 2 and 4 … a thumbs up from me!
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Now that is good to know Frank, thank you!
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Interesting to see the process. Although all the phases look wall worthy to me. Look forward to seeing what happens next π
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Of course the trick is knowing when to stop ……. I sometimes go a step too far π
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You are such a tease! π This is fun, watching every step along the way!
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It’s great if we are all enjoying it – I too have no clue where it will end up π
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I saw that V was already in my email, but came here first to savor the reveal! π
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Well done Shel π There wasn’t anything to see in V, I’d just been getting it ready for the moment when there will be and my finger slipped π
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Stunning! It’s fun to see the art come to life. If you were to paint a writer’s mind, this is how I imagine our brains build stories!
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Hi Charli! Yes, I agree – the germ of an idea, lay down the background, build the character and let the complexity begin π Neither of us know when we start how we will travel or when we will get there, nor what will happen along the way, It’s all a metaphor for life really isn’t it! xo
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Well, something is bubbling
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π Well observed!
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Love where you are going with this. I find it fascinating to watch art in progress.
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I hoped you would SS – it’s good for me to hear what you all think as we go along too π
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You are clearly enjoying this work! It’s lovely, Pauline, and so interesting too, as it develops.
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I’m process oriented Cynthia, so taking it slow and sharing is a lot of fun for me. I’m pleased to hear you are finding it interesting too. π
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This is too much liking. I loved the colours initially, but I’m liking this blue too. What an interesting journey.
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Glad you are enjoying it still Norah – it’s fun sharing the process!
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That you’re enjoying it is the most important thing, Pauline.
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I like it. And the change in the background colour was a real surprise to me.
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It’s a little like life isn’t it Gallivanta, we never quite know what the next moment will reveal…..
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Too true!
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This is so much fun, Pauline. I too love seeing your process. I’m also intrigued by the shape of the canvas (long and narrow). I’ve not see you work that size before.
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It’s been a while since I worked on a large canvas. I used to love using the 100 x 80 cm canvases and had dozens of the things lying around. I ended up throwing a whole lot out at some point and after that, when I finally started painting again, I worked on mixed media paper which is much smaller and more easily managed – and more affordable. This canvas is a compromise at 91 x 46 cm (36 x 18″) and I’m hoping I will like it enough to want to hang it above my dining table. π
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I hope you love it too, Pauline. I’m having so much fun watching you work.
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π xo
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It’s nice to see the process. I have no idea where it’s going or whether the glimmer is in the darkness or on the wheel…Looking forward to seeing more!
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The glimmer has been overlaid on the darkness. There’s a slight glimmer on the wheel that I just noticed on the header picture. It’s actually a little rainbow from a light catcher in the art room reflecting on the paint. I’ll try and get shots of it when the thing is finished.
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Yes, it’s looking more and more like an undiscovered galaxy. I’m enjoying seeing the stages of your work – so clever.
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Are we are going where no man has been before? (In my head that was Captain Picard’s voice, deep and mellow and oh so sexy!) π
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Pauline, it is so much fun for us to see this work unfolding.
Can I ask: did you use a ruler to make the straight lines?
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I’m glad you are enjoying it Laurie – it’s been a good exercise for me for sure. Of course you can ask questions! No I don’t use a ruler to make the lines. I use a circle template to make the first circle, then I use a ruler to note the spacing between circles when I am drawing them on in the beginning – just so I don’t go too completely wonky. I make a wee mark about every 10 cm and work the arc from one mark to the next. Then the ruler goes away. If you look closely you can also see that the star points are many different sizes and sometimes a bit wonky – it’s as well I put the detail up there on the header so you can study that and see what I mean π Apart from the initial aid in getting the circles well spaced it is all freehand. Thanks for that question β€
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I thought I was able to perceive slight differences but wondered if it was my eyes.
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Nothing wrong with your eyes, my eyes however are apparently going slightly wonky π
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I like where it’s going. I can’t see the glimmer but I’ll take your word for it. I’ll bet you are having fun playing with it. Giant hugs. Looking forward to # 5
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Thanks Marlene – I’m sorry you can’t see the glimmery sheen – it’s quite pretty! I am having fun as long as I remember to have my camera at the ready before I go on…… You’ll see why I say that with the next post π
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I love seeing the various stages. I also love that it’s a mystery, and a beautiful mystery at that. π
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Thank you Robin, I’m really happy to read your thoughts! I appreciate that π
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