Home with that cold-flu-whatever-you-have-thing, & posting the rest of my still-life series from the weekend painting class. Botanicals #3, 8×10. I think I’ll make these into cards, a Floral Four Pack perhaps? xo
Painting a Day Project: #69
The second of a series of four still life florals. Not sure what I enjoyed painting more, the odd & perfectly mis-matched vases or the sweet groups of flowers. I feel a floral phase coming on….or not. But for now, Botanicals #2…it’s siblings, #3 and #4, this week. xo
Painting a Day Project: #68
Today I painted still-life florals from a selection of perfectly mis-matched charming vases and quirky containers Suzanne set up for us. Turns out I enjoy this process a lot! Not sure if it’s the speed in which I could do 3-4 small pieces in an afternoon, or the lush colors i could create with my […]
Painting a Day Project: #67
Stripes, patterns, pillows and…cat. One more for the collection of comfy chairs. Introducing “Stripes”, 16×20″ acrylic on canvas. xoxo“Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.” Henry Ward Beecher
Painting a Day Project: #66
Some days of painting are easier than others…this was the other. As in, ouch, uncomfortable, start over, why-did-i-pick-this-image, I-didn’t-know-bodies-lying-down-were-so-hard-paint-kind-of-day. Thank goodness for Harney & Sons tea and shortbread cookies from Harrod’s offered up by patient saint of a teacher Suzanne, or there might have been a melodramatic hand to the forehead. But I persevered on […]
Painting a Day Project: #65
When I’m stuck or feeling slow with my paintings, I always go back to my collection of nautical images: rowboats, sailboats, buoys, oars, flags, all things ocean. They anchor me, remind me where I came from, where I’m going, and who I am in my heart. I’ve always lived on or around the ocean and […]
Painting a Day Project: #64
Every year after I buy my beautiful collection of Christmas cards, I think, “definitely next year i will make & paint my own, yes, definitely…next year.” Well, next year is here & if I do a rush order with moo.com, I think I really will have my own holiday cards to send & share! Coming […]
Painting a Day Project: #63
This was inspired by a variety of my favourite artists, morphed into my own pink chair coziness on a Sunday afternoon. “Moo”, the rather large, fluffy ragdoll fur person gracing the chair was my real life muse this afternoon…he is the newest resident at Suzanne’s studio & he is large & in charge…and demanded a […]
Painting a Day Project: #62
It’s no secret that one of my not so secret goals is to write & illustrate children’s books…or big kid books…or just because books that make you smile. So there you have it, cats in pearls, reading in bed, propped up on down pillows, surrounded by paintings & tea cups. Another normal day in Mindy’s […]
Painting a Day Project: #61
It is autumn in Ashland. Change is in the air, leaves are on the ground, the valley is a sea of orange, red and yellow and coats, winter coats, fur collars a bonus, are suddenly necessary. I am writing these days. And painting…but writing more & deeply appreciating it, loving how hard it is but […]
Painting a Day Project: #60
This portrait is bittersweet, sad & poignant because dear friend Lorilee unexpectedly lost her beloved Fannie just a couple of weeks ago but then helped deliver eleven (11!!!!!) new Rhodesian Ridgeback pups from new mama, Pi. Losing a pet is a heartbreaker–this little painting is in memory of this perfect girl & all the little […]
Painting a Day Project: #59
Rowboats are poetic little objects in the water. First time to paint one, I’m inspired by both a wonderful book I’m reading & a California artist who I’ve always admired. “Into the Mystic”, 8×10″, acrylic on canvas. xo “hark, now hear the sailors cry, smell the sea, and feel the sky let your soul & spirit […]
Painting a Day Project: #58
Sunday afternoon painting has recommenced with wonderful teacher-mentor, Suzanne Etienne. Her Ashland studio is an oasis for me, calm & inspiring all at once. Today I was overwhelmed with ideas, colors, snippets of photos, memories, and sacred objects I wanted to capture…and none of them alone took hold, so slowly, I wove some of these […]
Painting a Day Project: #57
I have lots of half finished doodles, sketches and journal entries in my journal…and only a few finished petite paintings…this one, “Le Cafe”, is in gouache and white pen in a Moleskine sketchbook, reminding me of a very perfect trip to Paris. xo
Painting a Day Project: #56
Bonjour! This petit chien captured my heart in Paris–the list of beautiful things to paint and remember are endless, but for some reason, this little guy made it to the top of the list. Painted at Jardin de Luxembourg, I will love that day & moment, and because of that, this petite peinture, forever. Wonderful […]
Painting a Day Project: #55
Cake is Good!!! More sweet treats, more white on black, cake stands & my favorite stash of vintage wallpaper. After a series of big pieces, I’m having fun doing fast, small ones: “Cake is Good”, 5×7″, mixed media on canvas. xo