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Mural, Day Ten

It was a little bit overcast on Monday, so I decided to try painting earlier in the day. I wanted to make up for the short days of painting last week when I got sidetracked into gardening and squeezing pomegranates.

It looks pretty good in the sunshine.
This tree needs detail.
Now it has some.
It is time to figure out the background to the left of that tree.
Hey, there are some ferns sprouting.
I stopped for a mini lunch break (both the lunch and the break were miniature), a chance to study the mural and make a mental list of what is needed. While sitting there, I decided that the large tree I just detailed is too heavy at the base.
Meanwhile, I was captivated by the view.
There. The tree now has a more believable shape. I took some off of each side.
I’ve been planting ferns for awhile, so maybe I’ll climb back on the ladder. There is too much sky on the left side of that tree. 
This is better, but not finished.
Whoa – dark already? Definitely cold, and it is hard to paint when one is shivering and can’t see.

My next painting day is Friday, so I’ll show you the progress on Monday, Lord willing, the creek, etc.

2 Comments

  1. I am amazed once again by your talent. Do you realize how talented you are? I mean its one thing to paint on a canvas- but to paint on a wall…..when while you’re painting you can’t see the entire picture is daunting to someone like me. It’s a God-given talent- as you know. And you share it so well.

    Two holiday books I recommend…..I know you didn’t ask…ha ha. The Spirit of Christmas – Nancy Tillman- a northwest artist. Each book ends with You are loved. Who doesn’t need that? And Love Found a Way- by Ron Mehl. Ron Mehl was a pastor in Beaverton Oregon, until he passed away from cancer. I use the Love Found a Way as my Christmas devotional- reading a chapter the twelve days prior to Christmas. It slows me down and grounds me to the real reason behind Christmas.

    Ann Voskamps The Greatest Gift is another good devotional – 25 chapters.

    That’s all the wisdom for today. Ha ha

    Thankful for you

    • Anne, do you realize how talented you are? We have only been together once in real life, and yet your joy, enthusiasm for life, generosity of spirit and encouragement just spills out of you no matter what the method. I am thankful for you!

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