Maintenance
Tony finished my steps. That man is an artist, in addition to knowing how to make these the most comfortable for the situation while incorporating existing elements.
Framing
I will be showing some pencil drawings in Around Here and Sometimes a Little Farther. Pencil drawings require framing. Although I prefer drawing over painting, that framing business is not fun.
Spray-painting mini-easels for little paintings on panels
Remember when I painted a bunch of 5×7” beach scenes on panels? Some will be displayed (and sold, one always hopes, “one” being me in this case) on natural colored easels and some on blue easels.
Improving paintings
My dear friend Louise is so helpfully honest when I think there is trouble with a painting. (She helped me with my first mural here at home!) She encouraged me to shrink that stack of haybales, so I did it first with Photoshop and sent it to her. It passed inspection by her excellent eye, so I fixed it on the painting. When it is dry again, I’ll scan it again. (This version is before I finished fiddling around with several parts.)
Painting new things
A friend sent me a photo of his country property. I thought it was so beautiful that I painted it on one of those little 5×7” panels. It’s too wet to scan.
Appreciating the ability to work while at home
I love working at home. Jackson and Pippin like it too. (Tucker prefers to play hide-and-seek in the lawn.)
6 Comments
Your steps turned out beautifully! They look like a natural part of the setting, and your pretty tile adds a nice touch. Plus, the kitties approve!
Thanks, Michelle, I am thrilled with those steps!
The stairs are gorgeous. And 1000% on the hay bales. The sizing made all the difference.
Thank you, Elisabeth! It has taken me many years to break free from copying photographs and fully trusting what the camera says, learning to rely on cowboy logic and what makes sense to the viewer.
“Function over fashion” is always my choice, and those steps look very functional!
I agree, better placement for the haybales.
Jackson and Pippin, watch out for those nasty coyotes and raccoons. Stay safe!
Sharon, I want things to be both functional and beautiful. It can be a battle. Thanks for the confirmation on the hay bales and the warning for the fur boys!
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