I've been taking this painting class for the last couple years. You are probably thinking, "class?... for a couple years? ...maybe painting isn't your thing..." But, it's not like that! It's really like studio time where I get to paint in a REAL artist's studio with lots of fun people, unlimited paint and supplies and ask questions...lots of questions. Anyway, I haven't been going since this fall and am finally back!
I had been a bit obsessed (there's that word again - I think you will see it a lot) with wintery scenes, birds, dark trees, etc...so my house is filled with paintings like this.
But, now it's SPRING and I want bright, fun, happy colors! So, I have a color palette that is in my head and I'm hoping to do some fun things with it.
LOTS of orange and white with some grey and a watery blue accents. I still don't think I can get away from trees and birds quite yet, but I'm definitely ready for some happier trees and color. So, of course my teacher, Mark, tells me that orange is the most expensive color to make - so he was literally about to have a heart attack when I told him how much I wanted - I wanted A LOT. He-he. He'll be OK.
Maybe I'll talk about jewelry soon :)...
Well, I finished my first painting of my orange series. I love it. The other one I'm working on isn't working out as well, so I'm glad I like this one. So bright and cheery! I'm not sure where to put it though! In our living area, this is really the only spot to put a painting, but it needs a BIG painting and looks a little naked with the white birds. And, I really don't feel like putting more holes in the wall. Since my husband is probably the only person who reads this darn blog (and is out of town, so hasn't seen my painting yet), I will just ask him which he likes better...before or after, honey? 
