the making of "Shadows" - a time lapse video

I have been planning, painting and dreaming big over hear. Lots of travel and trade shows being organized for 2014. In between all the prep work, I am designing new collections like a madwoman. Here is a preview of a work in progress titled Shadows. Enjoy!

this weeks instagram images

What you missed this week on Instagram:

a movie in the making...

work in progress

a preview of a special project for a client - video coming soon!

Enjoy the first weekend in October! Bundle up, sip some cocoa and enjoy the changing of the leaves. Happy Friday!

the making of "Crafted" - a time lapse video

Yesterday I posted on Instagram and Facebook images of this painting.  It got a HUGE response! So, today I share the making of Crafted. Enjoy!

Almost there

Three weeks ago I posted a painting I was working on.  I have spent a bit more time on the leaves and flowers. It is not a masterpiece by any means but the process has been fun and getting over the obstacle of a white canvas looking back at me has been easier than I thought. I am very excited to start the next painting.

late night painting

Creativity comes at the strangest times. Late Sunday night I finished 7 drawings that turned into all over patterns for my rep. This is my favorite.

morning painting

Hello and Happy Friday!  Last week I shared that I am taking Mati Rose's painting class, Daring Adventures in Paint and Life. We have been playing with building background layers. For me, making that first paint stroke on a white canvas is often the most difficult. Why is that? 

Today I woke early and exercised. I felt so energized and creative afterwards that I came home and immediately started to paint. This is what I have so far. I have a lot more work to do but I really like where it is headed. Maybe waking at 5am is the key?

morning painting class

Yesterday I started a painting class with Mati Rose. I wanted to take a class that would push me into a completely different painting direction. I want big fat paint brushes. I want to loosen up my style. Most of all I want no expectations. Just me and my paints. Here is the beginning.

I started to paint with my hands (hence the pink fingers). Get my hands dirty and leave all my inhibitions behind.

 Squirting paint with my left hand while I paint with my right.

I worked on 2 paintings at once. I worked on one while the other was drying. My favorite tool so far is an old credit card.

 This canvas is turning out interesting. Not sure what to make of it but I like it.

This one is a bit softer. 

Feels good to leave the paper and sumi brush behind for a day.

Hope you had a wonderful and creative weekend!

morning painting in motion (Part 2)

This drawing was the start of the main print for a collection called Dark & Stormy.

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morning painting in motion (Part 1)

This print is inspired by lace and detailed Damask prints.

morning painting

morning drawing

Afternoon painting

reverse: painting white on black

There is currently a trend of writing ornate type and designs on blackboard. You see the technique used on wedding invitations, menus and advertisements. I was inspired to make a new print!  I see a collection emerging. Sit back and enjoy the film.

morning drawing.

Working on details.

morning paintings: feathers

Seattle is cold today. So, I am drawing feathers and thinking

of growing wings so I can fly somewhere warm.

Hope the weather is warm where you are. Have a good weekend!

morning painting

Don't forget to stop and smell the roses.

morning painting

I couldn't resist trying to paint one of the flowers from the bouquet I bought. Water colors sometimes scare me. There is no control z if you make a mistake, and it is too easy to keep painting and makeit all   muddy. I thought it was best to start with a simple shape.

Morning paintings

Morning painting.

So many beautiful flowers in my garden right now. The thistle and hydrangeas are in full bloom. The details are beautiful. How does your garden grow? Do you have a favorite flower to photograph or draw?