Thursday, 2 February 2023

My paint shirt...

 ...blew another gasket this week, on the left elbow this time.


I am not a fast mender by any means and with embroidery involved, it'll be a while before I can wear this again.


I was amused to see that the tear area hit some of the same colour tones as did the abstract piece I'm working on right now, and with the same feeling of delight - HA!  Never mind, by the time it's mended it will be a lot more colourful.


Learning new methods is a true challenge, and my painting skills are beyond rusty and well into the realm of 'What-in Heaven's-Name-is-She-Doing?'.  I'd love to be channeling dear Alice Saltiel these days, whose facility with a paint brush knew no bounds.

As it is, I'm finding bits and pieces of this painting that have potential down the road.




Notes to self while brushing up on painting skills:
  • it may help to use open acrylics for their longer drying time
  • wet, sloppy washes to start are great fun
  • no matter what, it's all play, AND
  • I can always paint over it all.  😉
Hope you've had a playful week, with a good mix of exciting exploration and that feeling of being extraordinarily capable.  Catch me up in your comments!
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  1. Anonymous2 February 2023 at 09:09

    What a fantastic abstract piece. Interesting and my eye travels all through it.

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    1. Win Dinn, Artist2 February 2023 at 10:22

      Many thanks...I can certainly see some possibilities and, of course, I've always enjoyed working with symbols. There are at least two lessons in this course that deal with them, and that'll be a blast!

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  2. Deann2 February 2023 at 13:04

    Win you wild and crazy wonderful woman, you have done it again created something beautiful out of practically nothing.
    I on the other hand, have to keep my playful under control. When I let my imagination lose there's no telling what will happen. Why just this week I made a killer snowflake...lol
    Best wishes and hugs from me.

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    1. Win Dinn, Artist3 February 2023 at 09:02

      Good grief - I can hardly wait to see your killer snowflake. You must have been reading a ton of murder mysteries, or the winter climate is really getting to you. 🤣 You always make my day, Deann. xo

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  3. Felix the Crafty Cat2 February 2023 at 13:13

    Hi Win, accidents happen and it's annoying but you'll fix it I'm sure. Loving the design you've created and hope you enjoy playing with the techniques. Happy creative weekend. Hugs, Angela xXx

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    1. Win Dinn, Artist3 February 2023 at 09:03

      I'm having a blast with the techniques, Angela. Of course, I had to get over that frizen in fear stage, hence the notes at the end. :D

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    2. Felix the Crafty Cat9 February 2023 at 12:37

      I know those feelings! xXx

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  4. Tracy2 February 2023 at 16:27

    I so agree with your 'notes to self'. That last one is the one I always keep in mind :)

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    1. Win Dinn, Artist3 February 2023 at 09:00

      That last one is a permanent mantra, Tracy...thank heavens for quick-drying acrylics!

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  5. Anonymous3 February 2023 at 08:57

    Loving all the layers!
    Gloria R

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    1. Win Dinn, Artist3 February 2023 at 08:59

      Thanks, Gloria - it was a ton of fun, and I've already started one on the opposite side of the colour wheel, even before I've finished this one. Heaven help me - another addiction! :D

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