Here's another little scene from my recent San Diego trip. There were lots of interesting cliffs and rocky outcroppings, this one was inhabited by tons of pelicans, but 6x6 is too small for that sort of detail :)
I was trying to think of what to write about here, when Charlie (my giant orange cat) just bolted across the room, jumped as high as I've ever seen, headfirst right into the closet mirror... it seems he thinks he has a mirror friend... or enemy.
Usually around this time of year I start getting really crafty. Scrapbooking, crocheting, baking, etc. I make lists and brainstorm ideas of homemade gifts I can start making for Christmas.
Not so much this year. Ever since I started on this full time painting gig I've been far less crafty in other areas. I think all my creative energy is just used up everyday....or else I've just become really...
I painted these avocados on a very dark, almost black canvas. Like the landscape I experimented with a few days ago. It's kind of like painting in the complete opposite way that I'm used to, which makes it a good exercise .
Oil on stretched canvas, sides painted, 6x6 inches
Sometimes I get an urge to do a little mixed media...I don't know if you could even call it that, but I love sketching in ink and sometimes I like to try to mix that in with my usual oils. What usually happens is I use the oils more like watercolors...I don't know what to call it, but it's fun.
