"Inseparable"

I'm always searching for, and experimenting with, unusual color combinations that alongside each other, they become inseparable.  In a certain light the Iridescent Bright Silver on top of the plain Parchment (cream) just pops, but oh so subtly in a calming way. And of course as you walk by, it changes color as Iridescent colors do.  Tantalizing! Then the Light Blue Violet surrounded by dark blue (Anthraquinone) is rich and yummy, and by throwing in a little white and dark grey it has  exciting contrast.  All together - the colors are soothing yet energizing, luscious and quite joyful.   From where I'm viewing it....I'm in love.... and we might be inseparable! 

"Inseparable"

12 x 12 

Acrylic on Masonite Panel

$144-

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I painted "Inseparable" on masonite panel which allows for easy framing without mat and glass but it can also be proudly displayed just as it is, on an attractive easel.

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Episode One of ~ How The Painting Turns Out ~

An ongoing project that I am excited about, is a 24" x 72" horizontal commission.  

The client would like a painting for his office that has a patriotic feel. 

We decided upon a representational piece of an Alaskan scene 

with distant mountains and a proud Bald Eagle flying high over glistening water.   

I have chosen two or three reference photos 

that my husband and I have taken while on our travels. 

After providing my client with my intended design - we're good to go!

So after drawing up a design we built the frame in my studio.

Then we stretched the canvas. 

Here I am using my dining room table to spread out.

And before taking a Christmas break, 

I applied several coats of gesso to seal the canvas.

Episode Two of  ~ How The Painting Turns Out ~  coming soon!

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"Aqualine"

"Aqualine" is a partner to "Amberline", that I posted a few days ago.  

They love being next to each other on the wall.....

and have told me so, in no uncertain terms.  

They are quite chatty!

"Aqualine"
8 x 8 Matted to 12 x 12 

Acrylic on Canvas Sheet

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Aqualine is a little protective of his girlfriend because she has been getting quite a bit of attention due to her 'great shapes' and 'colors that pop'.

 

 She looks very hot in her silver frame.  But he's pretty hunky himself and can hold his own in a crowd - they make a cool couple together. 

Back in the studio......I have been using a palette knife to apply paint for this Challenge and it's a relatively new technique for me.  It keeps me from being too neat and paint-within-the-lines tidy and the practice is giving me the courage to use a palette knife for a 6 foot commission that I am ready to start this week.  I shall keep you posted on my progress.

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For Artists - How I Post My Art Online

HOW I POST MY ART ONLINE by Gillian St George

This is the basic list that I follow to post my paintings to my web/blog/FB/Pinterest/30 Day Challenge

1.  Download photo to Website Control Panel.

2.  View painting on your Website and make note of http address.  It could look something like this: http://gillianstgeorge.faso.com/workszoom/1949415

3.  Some websites allow you to set up Pinterest icons for every painting downloaded.  If you have previously done this, while on your website, click on the icon on your artwork and it takes you to your Pinterest page.

4. Open Blog Control Panel and type in blog story.  Download photo.  If you are intending to sell, you could link the art to your website with the http address saved from #2.  Post blog.

5.  I have a business FB page.  https://www.facebook.com/GillianStGeorgeArtist/   I type in a few words of brilliance, add my blog or web address for readers to check out, download artwork and post.  You can also share directly from your Blog to FB, but it has a different layout than if you type it in yourself.

6.  For the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge, go to www.30paintingsin30days.weebly.com and click on 'link'. Type in the name of your blog and the painting will show for you to click on it. Post and you're done! Easy!  You can link to FB from there too!

If you have suggestions or comments....I'm all ears!

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"Metallica"

Sunday was another grey Floriday so I thought a little bling might be appropriate!

I prepared the canvas sheet using various molding pastes for additional texture and once dry covered it with Raw Umber.  Then Iridescent Bronze, Iridescent Deep Gold, Iridescent Bright Silver and Iridescent White were all applied with various shapes & sizes of palette knives to encourage the texture to be definitive.

This is a color story not usual for me, but it was exciting to work with these unusual colors and the finished painting has far more color reflection, history and depth than the photo can really reveal.  

Enjoy and plan for sunny weather on Monday!

Study for "Metallica"
Mixed Media
8 x 8 matted to 12 x 12

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"Break Through"

Good Morning!  It's early here in Florida, and a little grey.  "The Challenge" has me on a new schedule - so before my tea or exercise I am at the computer readying myself to download the new piece I painted yesterday.  It's a task with many complicated steps - and it's just as well I have it written down, somewhat legibly, as it could easily be forgotten, if not repeated often. Tomorrow I shall tell you how I do it.  

This little piece "Break Through" was painted in a light-hearted, playful manner.  No stress, no judgement.  It's a pleasant way to paint, and I wish it were like that for all my work - but it just ain't so!  I'm finding the deadline of The Challenge is not without it's own stress, despite my good intentions!

Study for "Break Through"
8 x 8 Matted to 12 x 12
Acrylic on Canvas Sheet

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"Amberline"

Hey....thanks for visiting my blog.  Here's my second piece I'm submitting for the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge. This one, acrylic on a canvas sheet has some of my favorite color combinations of Indian Yellow, Cobalt Turquoise and Black.  As usual, this one looks much better in real life, and especially with the crisp white double mat.   A silver frame would be perfect too!

"Amberline"
8 x 8 Acrylic on Canvas Sheet
Double Matted to 12 x 12
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30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge!

Thanks for all your wonderful support, comments and encouragement in 2015.
I am extremely grateful to you all!
And now.....here it is....January 2016.  And already I have begun one of my New Year Resolutions.  30 Paintings in 30 Days.  This should be interesting.  It usually takes me thirty days to complete one painting!.......

But I am up for the Challenge along with many other artists.  Hosted by Leslie Saeta, who has encouraged many an artist before me - she does advise that you don't stress out if you cannot produce one every day, so that's a relief.  The Challenge gives me a chance to loosen up, paint only what I love, and enjoy a sense of play - and I'm all for that! So here's Day One which has already undergone a small tweak of improvement since I photographed it!   

"Aquaterra"
8 x 8 matted to 12 x 12
Acrylic on Arches Paper

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