Wander.

If you saw my last post, I wrote about a recent creative exercise and how much I enjoyed it. So, I decided many months later, you might want to see these little works of art on paper.

They are raw, not clean edges, but you will see splatter of paint on the edges, the margins are uneven. Again, raw works of creative ideas of words, images, symbols and graphics. 

I also decided to not only to share these with you and their processes, but perhaps there might be one you are drawn to and would like to have.

I have listed these little works of art on eBay (my husband and I have an eBay store: Mike & Ally's Haul Ya'll eBay Store. I have them listed for the same price, but you can make me an offer if you like. 

And if you love Vintage Items like we do, you find a few of those.

Follow my blog for each update for these new artworks on paper like this art piece. Click on the word Wander to see this painting. Hope you enjoy these little works of art!

See it here: Wander

Media: Mixed Media

Beginner Artists: 3 Little Paintings I Made Using Water Soluble Crayons

Artists and Crafters, have you ever used Neocolor II Swiss made water soluble crayons? Have you used them in your artwork or multi-media projects? What do you think about them?
I thought I'd experiment with a set I had found in my supplies the other day. 
They are suitable for numerous techniques on a wide range of materials. You can purchase them individually or in sets. 

 See on Amazon: Caran-dAche-Classic-Neocolor-Water-Soluble Crayons

I will say they are richly pigmented, that was a plus for me.
They can be a little messy though by getting all over your fingers once they are dipped in water, but that's the creative part of making art, right? 

First, I applied acrylic paint on paper, then after allowing the paint to dry, I layered with the crayons. I drew right on top of the acrylic paint.  No problems there, moved with ease and you can smooth out lines if you like. They do have a texture similar to regular crayola crayons, but not as waxy.

I liked the crayon look that it gives the painting, a graphic style that tends to be more edgy. You can paint with them by adding water and using a brush, however, I wasn't too crazy using them that way. Perhaps, if you are a watercolor painter, you could appreciate them in that manner. But my favorite way of using the crayons was simply drawing with them. You can add water and blend out your lines. Still my favorite approach was drawing onto the acrylics with free flowing lines and/or circles. I would recommend having a small set of water soluble crayons to add a different element to your art. I would use them again, maybe not often, but worth having on hand. Also, these work great for kids.

I thought these little paintings came out pretty cool.

Take a look at these and tell me what do you think?

 Untitled

Medium: Acrylics and Water Soluble Crayons on Vellum Paper.

Size: 4" x 9" 

 Title: Hedged In

Medium: Acrylics and Water Soluble Crayons

Size: 6" x 3"

 Untitled

Medium: Acrylic and Water Soluble Crayons

Size: 4" x 4" 

I'd love to hear your comments on these little experiments or the Neocolor II crayons. What do you use?

On My Way To Happiness

Hello again to my fellow art lovers, art collectors, and newcomers on the scene. I've been working on several paintings at one time, which is usually the case for most artists. Most paintings I have to sit with for awhile to get the whole story process in my head, down on canvas or patiently wait to see what the images are going to reveal. And that process takes time, sitting, starring, waiting, watching, deciding, just plain pondering while chasing the doubts or fears away.

However, on the technical side of things, this canvas endured a layering process of large and small sections of colors and carving out textures with a palette knife. Then dry brushing and blending on the next layer. 

To be vulnerable here, I felt as if something was happening with this painting and also with the next painting to follow. I couldn't quite put my finger on it, but I was breaking through to a higher level in my painting. All I know is, I could feel it and I liked it! So hence the title, "On My Way To Happiness".  By the way, is there a time, you've broken through in an area of your life?

This painting has bright energetic colors of lime green, turquoise, blues, red, gold, medium  yellow, orange, and sand. I hope you've enjoy this painting and it's available for purchase. I think this one would look great in an office, den, bedroom, dressing area, or...okay,....anywhere actually!

I'd like to share this note to end. I had a wonderful compliment from a lady about my paintings. She said, "Your paintings uplift my soul". Immediately, I thought...then my job is done! I couldn't have received a better compliment. So buy art that will lift your soul and place that energy in your living space. Don't we all need to have surroundings and people that uplift us?

On My Way To Happiness

22"(w) x 28"(h) x 1"(d)

Acrylic

Close up of textured areas

Another close up

And another close up

How does this abstract painting make you feel? I hope this painting makes you feel happy too! Thank you for stopping by! Allison

   

 

     

Seafood Foodies:The Claw

Hello,
I hope you enjoyed "Cherokee Girls" and "Moccasins" paintings from the last two posts. I decided to go in a different direction, something for fun. And look where I ended up. Painting a colorful crab claw on black background. 

There's something so simple and freeing using the black background. It's as if it speaks for itself. And what about that pose of the claw? Demanding a little respect wouldn't you say? Yes, any pincher like that will definitely demand one's respect.

Anyway, I like it's stately pose as if it's was showing off it's vibrant shell of colors.

So here's "The Claw":

"The Claw"

6" x 6" (square)

Acrylic

Vellum Paper

Hope you enjoyed "The Claw", there's no telling what I'll paint next. Come back and see what's next.

What do you think? Like the black background? Like to see more of this?

Thanks for visiting, Allison.