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Friday, May 6, 2016
Sunday, May 1, 2016
Reminder...
I need this again:
Mock not The Hound of Accountability.
Especially when he's WAY bigger than Reality.
Best of Luck with YOUR May 1st.
Time to get back to the art doings at Color Crossing in Roberts, Wisconsin today. Our Creative Routes lead through so many places.
Fare-thee-well,
Sue
Monday, April 25, 2016
Iris Update
Post to Self - Ready, set, learn!
A little lesson in layout... and perception.
An early post to Facebook illustrated patterns and starts of pastel paintings:
I wasn't paying attention to original photographs I'd taken...
So work progressed - Here is an early image of Iris 2.
And another...
NOTICE ANYTHING "WRONG"? I didn't. So I kept referring to colored enlargement - painting merrily on.
After working on the two paintings off and on for three days I decided to check back to original images on laptop. "Iris 1"? Fine and dandy. I notice, though, that detail is far brighter and crispy on-screen than with color print out. So, on to "Iris 2" computer image. Confusion. Brow creasing. But just for a moment.
Because I'd been working on the painting with the image UPSIDE-DOWN! Iris petals go in so many directions I'd not noticed the flub on my part. D'Oh! When using the enlargement as reference, I'd not noted orientation.
Here is correct positioning of "Iris 2" at bottom, the reference I'd been using in center, and Iris 1 at top. A true "AHA!!" moment. And noticing that gravity rules. This position feels more "right" - because it is!
So Lesson is: Take Note of correct orientation when working from reference photos. Maybe add a pencilled arrow noting "Top." Whatever works for you.
Here are both Iris paintings now. I'm still not sure that they are finished, but I do know that their pastel petals are pointing in the proper positions!
A little lesson in layout... and perception.
An early post to Facebook illustrated patterns and starts of pastel paintings:
I wasn't paying attention to original photographs I'd taken...
So work progressed - Here is an early image of Iris 2.
And another...
NOTICE ANYTHING "WRONG"? I didn't. So I kept referring to colored enlargement - painting merrily on.
After working on the two paintings off and on for three days I decided to check back to original images on laptop. "Iris 1"? Fine and dandy. I notice, though, that detail is far brighter and crispy on-screen than with color print out. So, on to "Iris 2" computer image. Confusion. Brow creasing. But just for a moment.
Because I'd been working on the painting with the image UPSIDE-DOWN! Iris petals go in so many directions I'd not noticed the flub on my part. D'Oh! When using the enlargement as reference, I'd not noted orientation.
Here is correct positioning of "Iris 2" at bottom, the reference I'd been using in center, and Iris 1 at top. A true "AHA!!" moment. And noticing that gravity rules. This position feels more "right" - because it is!
So Lesson is: Take Note of correct orientation when working from reference photos. Maybe add a pencilled arrow noting "Top." Whatever works for you.
Here are both Iris paintings now. I'm still not sure that they are finished, but I do know that their pastel petals are pointing in the proper positions!
IRIS 1
IRIS 2
Both paintings are soft pastel on 8" x 10" suede mat board.
And, yes, tomorrow it's back to the bears.
Fare-thee-well,
Sue
www.suerowe.com
Facebook Page: Sue-Rowe-Studios
Monday, April 11, 2016
Changing It Up
From time to time it's good to try something different.
For years I've photographed the gorgeous large iris blossoms that appear like magic each early summer in the flowerbed around the fireplace chimney. No, I cannot recall their particular name. Yes, I bought the bulbs at Walmart.
I am always fascinated by the detail and subtle colors in each flower, from bud to drooping petals.
This year I finally decided to create some pastel and other pieces inspired by these beauties.
Because I only know somewhat about what I'm trying to achieve there is a sense of play and goofing off and whatever happens happens so far. These flowers aren't my "work" - right now they are still play.
Here's a bit of first day's doings:
These are approximately 8" x 10" portions of original photographs
printed and cut out and used as guides for these new works. I am using suede mat board as support, and still deciding whether to leave visible original colors or cover those areas not iris to mirror the dark backgrounds I use when photographing the flowers.
Day One leaves me at least slightly happy with beginnings. It's sort of fun to ignore the bears for a while. Please don't tell them I typed that... Thanks.
Fare-thee-well,
Sue
www.suerowe.com
Facebook page: Sue-Rowe-Studios
For years I've photographed the gorgeous large iris blossoms that appear like magic each early summer in the flowerbed around the fireplace chimney. No, I cannot recall their particular name. Yes, I bought the bulbs at Walmart.
I am always fascinated by the detail and subtle colors in each flower, from bud to drooping petals.
This year I finally decided to create some pastel and other pieces inspired by these beauties.
Because I only know somewhat about what I'm trying to achieve there is a sense of play and goofing off and whatever happens happens so far. These flowers aren't my "work" - right now they are still play.
Here's a bit of first day's doings:
These are approximately 8" x 10" portions of original photographs
printed and cut out and used as guides for these new works. I am using suede mat board as support, and still deciding whether to leave visible original colors or cover those areas not iris to mirror the dark backgrounds I use when photographing the flowers.
Day One leaves me at least slightly happy with beginnings. It's sort of fun to ignore the bears for a while. Please don't tell them I typed that... Thanks.
Fare-thee-well,
Sue
www.suerowe.com
Facebook page: Sue-Rowe-Studios
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
The Practice of 30 Thank Yous (Thankfuls) Continies
Yes, a number of these are "shallow," but they are sincere:
(Apologies for typos - I am speed-typing this morning)
Today I an thankful for:
1)learning how to cancel a tech home call appointment online
2)see "Zootopia" last night
3)staying AWAKE during movie
4)rain
5)Todd getting to see a scary movie he wanted to see - at same time as mine.
6)squirrels
7)numbers
8)people who do know how to fix things
9)de-caf real teas
10)kitchen table full of tasks
11)maybe just enough time to get ready to go to work
12) warm house
13)YouTube music
14)FB friends
15)being halfway through the 30
16)having gas in both vehicles
17)"The rapes of Wrath"
18)others' thoughts on TGOW
19)having to drive into Minneapolis this morning
20) vegetable seeds
21)good soils
22)growing green
23)too many art supplies
24) wonderful family and friends
25)not having urge to vacuum carpet every day - hahahahaha
26)having works in progress
27)SKETCHBOOKS!!!!!
28)emptier kitchen cupboards
29)paper
30)Not having cable TV
31)having more than 30 things to be thankful for
Fare-thee-well!
Sue
(Apologies for typos - I am speed-typing this morning)
Today I an thankful for:
1)learning how to cancel a tech home call appointment online
2)see "Zootopia" last night
3)staying AWAKE during movie
4)rain
5)Todd getting to see a scary movie he wanted to see - at same time as mine.
6)squirrels
7)numbers
8)people who do know how to fix things
9)de-caf real teas
10)kitchen table full of tasks
11)maybe just enough time to get ready to go to work
12) warm house
13)YouTube music
14)FB friends
15)being halfway through the 30
16)having gas in both vehicles
17)"The rapes of Wrath"
18)others' thoughts on TGOW
19)having to drive into Minneapolis this morning
20) vegetable seeds
21)good soils
22)growing green
23)too many art supplies
24) wonderful family and friends
25)not having urge to vacuum carpet every day - hahahahaha
26)having works in progress
27)SKETCHBOOKS!!!!!
28)emptier kitchen cupboards
29)paper
30)Not having cable TV
31)having more than 30 things to be thankful for
Fare-thee-well!
Sue
Friday, March 11, 2016
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Been Away Too Long
Since last post I have been ill, and then getting back to semi-healthy. Everybody else has been sick, too, it seems. Or is getting sick now.
The sun is shining weakly. It looks like many of us feel.
But we are breathing - so there is Possibility.
Onward. Baby steps. Breathe. Make something or do something that will add an our of Joy to your life, and I will try to do the same.
Fare-thee-well,
Sue
The sun is shining weakly. It looks like many of us feel.
But we are breathing - so there is Possibility.
Onward. Baby steps. Breathe. Make something or do something that will add an our of Joy to your life, and I will try to do the same.
Fare-thee-well,
Sue
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