A spontaneous reward

On my way out to work I had a hankering to create in my art journal. I went with a theme of circles suggested by another blog artist I follow. Fifteen minutes later this is what happened. Spontaneity has it's rewards.

It's that easy

Greeted by the opening of tulips
at the bottom of the stairs
before the closed curtains
let the day in
as if they were saying
slow down and concede the
uncomplicated, complimentary peace

A wonderful Way

Before heading out to work I became engaged with the crows that frequent the Sycamore tree across from my home. I'm drawn to their magestic size and the way they roost within a comfortable group as well as their contrast in the snow. What a wonderful way to start the day.

Big City Day

A clip of my triptych. More yet to do but it's well on its way. Spent a couple of hours downtown at a wonderful art supply store (near Nordstroms, I refrained) and followed up my "big city" day with a stop at Trader Joes. Being that TJ's is atleast an hour away from my home town I like to stock up on my favorite comfort foods. It's a crucial part of my creaitve environment. They also have a lovely triple milled french lavendar bar of soap!

I can see it in my mind

On my very nonglamorous floor I have positioned the three 18" x 24" canvases leaving a few inches inbetween. This will be hung in an indoor staircase on a 24" wide angled neutral wall that stretches two stories high. It will be seen upon entering the home. I envision it seen from the stairway and upstairs as well, hense the height choice. I will now begin the color infusion process for the center white area. The outside charcoal boarder is painted with chalkboard paint. I have plans of inscribing in pastels within that boarder area. My 1999 classic flower power imac itunes is set (leaving out Right Said Fred's "Im Too Sexy")ready to comfort me through this process. This is my most troubled area of creating. I can see it in my mind and hope that I can translate it onto the canvas. I'm more than willing to accept the outcome being different, however, it must be worth looking at and something I can be proud of.

sketch book

In my sketch book I have many things. Clippings of art from various magazines, doodles, other peoples doodles, comps for jobs, notes on newly discovered misc art sources and products as well as spontaneous thoughts planned out ready to be layed on canvas. Here is my initial planning for a requested painting for a dear friend.

Primo Spoto

Aaahhhh...the ultimate inspiration zone! Cocooning yourself in a weightless frothy bath alleviates all stress and cleanses the mind. There's an enriching feeling about soaking in a 1915 cast iron claw foot tub. Oh the stories it could tell.

Six bucks of joy

My favorite $6 purchase. An oversized paper drink umbrella mobile which proudly hangs in my art space and brings me much unexpected joy.

Flower Power

Here it is. The classic imac. Can't give it up. It's ike a comfortable old friend. It suits my needs. Although it doesn't support the internet anymore due to the fact I haven't spent the time, energy or money to update the system software for almost a decade now. After 10 years of that kind of maintenance with my graphic design business I had enough when I entered the coffee house phase of my life. This is my general work space (besides my much used floor) in my upstairs art space.

Outdated and don't care

I spent countless agonizing hours trying to come up with the perfect way to create art. This was my first attempt. It originates on my "retro" daisy imac in the classic format of Adobe Ill. 9.0. Yep, an outdated almost 10 year old program version. It was the only way to jumpstart my creative process. Utilizing my graphic design background I chose a word in which I felt connected to. One that I could vision on an artist panel with interest. Having the freedom to adjust the composition and color palette while on screen was familiar and a luxury. Almost like cheating without realizing it. I had a plan. I executed the plan. It's not finished. It sits on my desk waiting for one last detail to be added.