my long-standing joke with myself is that "i want to retire and paint".
i guess it always sounds funny cause painting is what i do now.
but the reality is, most of the painting/creating i do now is with product in mind.
so, inspired by my workshop at Artfest with Jesse Reno, this piece was purely for fun.
and i cherished every minute of it.
okay, okay.. i admit, there were a few moments of frustration.
especially when i felt like i had to paint over some of my favorite spots.
i have to say, all said and done, i love it!
i love the blissful colors mostly but i also love the surprise that awaited me.
p.s. thank you for all your sweet and encouraging comments on my workshop post. :)
i wanted to also tell you that my friends Janne and Shelly will also be teaching at Artfest 2011.
this will be their first time. very exciting!
oh, and did you know... i'm running another marathon in 9 days?
yes, ANOTHER ONE! what was i thinking???
i thought telling you about it might relieve some of my guilt for not even running for the past 4 days!
............
nope! didn't help! :(
Wow. I liked the first picture. The second picture I thought was very cool. The third made my mouth drop open. SO COOL! Totally worth painting over fav spots. Lovely.
Posted by: Gina | June 18, 2010 at 04:06 AM
very fun... and I love her eyes!
Posted by: mom | June 18, 2010 at 05:42 AM
I like the unusual colour pallet. THe eyes are my fav part.
I know what you mean about doing art with an end game in mind. It kind of takes the purity away from the freedom of creation. There's no reason why you can't block out time for creating just for yourself. You just have to commit to allow yourself that time.
Posted by: Lelainia | June 18, 2010 at 06:00 AM
pure happiness on canvas! i smiled big when i saw that you sneaked a bicycle into the swirls! you athlete you!
Posted by: aimee | June 18, 2010 at 08:15 AM
Did somebody say Marathon. That might hurt:)
Posted by: Gary | June 18, 2010 at 09:54 AM
amazing energy coming off the canvas!!! wow, i love those colors!
Posted by: angel | June 18, 2010 at 02:45 PM
Magnificent colors! She's a beauty for sure.
Marathons? Ugh! Best of luck to you but I'm tired just thinking about it.
Posted by: Nancy S | June 18, 2010 at 03:43 PM
Love it so cute!!! What is your favorite kind of paint???? And what kind of texture do you use ? I've been trying some new stuff but I love all your colors.Beautiful.
Posted by: jennie | June 18, 2010 at 03:57 PM
Amazing! love the painting.
hope you dont get have to run your Marathon in the rain.
Posted by: Paula | June 18, 2010 at 08:45 PM
I love the turquoise in your painting...it's the same color as my studio walls! You are going to be my role model now because I am planning on running my first marathon in November! Best of luck!!
Posted by: Lisa | June 18, 2010 at 08:49 PM
I love the colours!
Posted by: luci | June 19, 2010 at 04:21 AM
Ha, ha, ha! That is exactly what I want to do when I retire too :-) We´ll be these wrinkled old ladies covered in paint with smiles on our faces that refuse to die, simply because we´re having a too good time! Ha, ha, ha...
I am so glad you take the time to fun-paint BEFORE retirement too though. It´s absolutely lovely!
Posted by: Spindelmaker | June 23, 2010 at 02:17 AM
you are crazy! was in seattle last year for the inaugural rock'n'roll run and it was perfect weather - hope you get that this year! have fun & run with paint under your fingernails ;)
Posted by: Art Cant Hurt | June 23, 2010 at 09:58 AM