The Mystery on the Easel Phase IV

Posted on March 27, 2017 by thecontentedcrafter

Phase I

Phase1

Phase II

Phase 2

Phase III

Phase3

Phase IV

Phase4

Introducing a bit of glimmer with a metallic paint – can you see the shine? It changes in different light situations.

What will happen next do you suppose?

Thanks for coming by today, I love that you did!

42 thoughts on “The Mystery on the Easel Phase IV”

L. T. Garvin, Author on March 30, 2017 at 10:39 am said:

How interesting! Foray into the creativity of an artist. I think I can see the metallic shimmer….very cool 😀

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 30, 2017 at 11:46 am said:
  
  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 🙂
  
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Sherri Matthews on March 29, 2017 at 11:06 pm said:

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… 🙂 ❤

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 30, 2017 at 8:38 am said:
  
  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 ❤ Thanks for the lovely long visit Sherri. Big warm hug coming your way!!
  
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aFrankAngle on March 29, 2017 at 2:27 pm said:

Compare 2 and 4 … a thumbs up from me!

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 29, 2017 at 4:10 pm said:
  
  Now that is good to know Frank, thank you!
  
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Dartmoor Yarns on March 29, 2017 at 2:35 am said:

Interesting to see the process. Although all the phases look wall worthy to me. Look forward to seeing what happens next 🙂

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 29, 2017 at 7:19 am said:
  
  Of course the trick is knowing when to stop ……. I sometimes go a step too far 🙂
  
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KerryCan on March 28, 2017 at 10:40 pm said:

You are such a tease! 😉 This is fun, watching every step along the way!

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 29, 2017 at 7:18 am said:
  
  It’s great if we are all enjoying it – I too have no clue where it will end up 🙂
  
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Shel Harrington on March 28, 2017 at 11:54 am said:

I saw that V was already in my email, but came here first to savor the reveal! 🙂

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 28, 2017 at 12:36 pm said:
  
  Well done Shel 🙂 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 😀
  
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Charli Mills on March 28, 2017 at 9:14 am said:

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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- thecontentedcrafter on March 28, 2017 at 10:44 am said:
  
  Hi Charli! Yes, I agree – the germ of an idea, lay down the background, build the character and let the complexity begin 🙂 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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derrickjknight on March 28, 2017 at 6:14 am said:

Well, something is bubbling

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 28, 2017 at 6:15 am said:
  
  🙂 Well observed!
  
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slippedstitches on March 28, 2017 at 5:06 am said:

Love where you are going with this. I find it fascinating to watch art in progress.

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 28, 2017 at 6:29 am said:
  
  I hoped you would SS – it’s good for me to hear what you all think as we go along too 🙂
  
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Cynthia Reyes on March 28, 2017 at 3:42 am said:

You are clearly enjoying this work! It’s lovely, Pauline, and so interesting too, as it develops.

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 28, 2017 at 6:31 am said:
  
  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. 🙂
  
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Norah on March 28, 2017 at 12:20 am said:

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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- thecontentedcrafter on March 28, 2017 at 6:33 am said:
  
  Glad you are enjoying it still Norah – it’s fun sharing the process!
  
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  - Norah on March 28, 2017 at 8:08 pm said:
    
    That you’re enjoying it is the most important thing, Pauline.
    
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Gallivanta on March 27, 2017 at 11:03 pm said:

I like it. And the change in the background colour was a real surprise to me.

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 28, 2017 at 6:34 am said:
  
  It’s a little like life isn’t it Gallivanta, we never quite know what the next moment will reveal…..
  
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  - Gallivanta on March 28, 2017 at 11:30 pm said:
    
    Too true!
    
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Born To Organize on March 27, 2017 at 1:59 pm said:

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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- thecontentedcrafter on March 27, 2017 at 2:22 pm said:
  
  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. 🙂
  
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  - Born To Organize on March 28, 2017 at 1:01 pm said:
    
    I hope you love it too, Pauline. I’m having so much fun watching you work.
    
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    - thecontentedcrafter on March 28, 2017 at 3:54 pm said:
      
      🙂 xo
      
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arlingwoman on March 27, 2017 at 1:34 pm said:

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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- thecontentedcrafter on March 27, 2017 at 2:14 pm said:
  
  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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the eternal traveller on March 27, 2017 at 10:56 am said:

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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- thecontentedcrafter on March 27, 2017 at 11:04 am said:
  
  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!) 🙂
  
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LB on March 27, 2017 at 10:44 am said:

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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- thecontentedcrafter on March 27, 2017 at 11:02 am said:
  
  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 🙂 Apart from the initial aid in getting the circles well spaced it is all freehand. Thanks for that question ❤
  
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  - LB on March 27, 2017 at 11:11 am said:
    
    I thought I was able to perceive slight differences but wondered if it was my eyes.
    
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    - thecontentedcrafter on March 27, 2017 at 2:10 pm said:
      
      Nothing wrong with your eyes, my eyes however are apparently going slightly wonky 🙂
      
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insearchofitall on March 27, 2017 at 10:09 am said:

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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- thecontentedcrafter on March 27, 2017 at 10:53 am said:
  
  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 🙂
  
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Robin on March 27, 2017 at 9:08 am said:

I love seeing the various stages. I also love that it’s a mystery, and a beautiful mystery at that. 🙂

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- thecontentedcrafter on March 27, 2017 at 10:51 am said:
  
  Thank you Robin, I’m really happy to read your thoughts! I appreciate that 🙂
  
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