Monday, February 14, 2011

Something Red, Something Blue

Not roses or violets, though.  I'm posting a couple of completed projects, first a watercolor that was a class project in simple perspective (paint a box), and then a mixed media journal spread.

Take Out




There's a faint layer of writing from May Sarton's "Now I become Myself". 


We had a lovely Valentine's date last night (involving a delightful restaurant with pasta and red wine) and today I'm going to get off by myself for a little while.  I'm living an enchanted life : ).

We're finally getting some winter weather here in Northern California, so today will be a good day to work on some projects, go to the Y for aqua aerobics, and then head up to the cabin for a nice fire in the wood stove with the rain coming down outside.  I plan to do a little meditation, catch up on some reading, and make a sketch or two.  Maybe watch "The Motorcycle Diaries" in Spanish.  All things that are good for the heart, mind, and soul. 


11 comments:

Sandy Coleman said...

These are so lovely. Your perspective piece has such personality.

Alex said...

I can never reject drawings of good food....they somehow always make me hungry(I am surprise that hasn't made me fat yet) =)
Your projects are definitely interesting and very catchy. I really like the way you render the subjects.
Thank you very much for your comment Barbara

Elena (Pelusa) said...

Me encanta tu trabajo! Estos dos son muy buenos, especialmente me gusta el segundo. Lindos colores!
Yo tambien he tenido un buen dia de san valentin por aca. Mi esposo y yo dimos un largo paseo por la ciudad y tomamos un delicioso chocolate caliente...
Un abrazo!

Dan Kent said...

Nice work, but I especially love the mixed media spread! The two faces together, the tilt of the one on the left, the textures and the colors.

Cathy Holtom said...

I really like the two faces and how you put the them together.

Unknown said...

Really really like that 'take out' piece! It seems framable to me. Is it on your wall yet? Ah...cabin in the woods with the fire going and rain outside...sounds delightful to me!

nanke's stuff said...

These are wonderful pieces, and your plan for the day sounds wonderful! nancy

Julie said...

It does sound like an enchanted day! I really like your creations. Beautiful!

debra morris said...

Lovely work

Tahirih Goffic said...

lovely paintings. I really like the one with the two faces, and text. I'm enamored with text in paintings:)

Anonymous said...

great colors.