What's on Your Easel Right Now?
Many artists love to show off what they do, even if its in its early stages - and people like to see the 'behind the scenes' story of how a piece of art comes to be. Approximately monthly, I ask the PWAS members, "What's on your easel right now?" And these are the responses to the question(s) I ask.
Artwork and Christmas Presents
PWAS has members that are painters, photographers, digital artists, mixed media and more, so not every work is on an easel. So the better question is, "What are you (as an artist) working on right now?" And actually the answer to that could be what they are actually painting, photoshopping, art supply shopping on Amazon - etc. OR it could be straightening out the art studio, shopping for new art supplies, equipment, or doing their art business TAXES! Especially this time of year.
I did send out the following questions as well:
- Did you get any art supplies for Christmas?
- How about a gift card that you plan on using for art supplies?
- Do you prefer buying your own art supplies/equipment?
- What did you get or what will you buy?
- Did you get the easel you always wanted? Do tell!
We'll see if we get any answers to these questions that inquiring minds want to know!
Donna Liguria
I am STILL working on "Ben's Chili Bowl" 16x20 in acrylic as the holidays did slow down my progress. And I had a wedding to attend too. Thank goodness, its almost done, the Feb Open Space Art Show will be here before you know it.
I LOVE getting gift cards for Christmas as an artist! I can go to Hobby Lobby or Michael's and basically get whatever new paint, paint sets, paints to experiment with, brushes, brand new blank canvases, new gadgets or tools - for FREE! Only I know what I need more of or what I don't already have so a gift card is a 'get out of jail free card'. Oh the joy. To bring a bag of art stuff home and break out the new toys. I'm doing the Snoopy Dance!
And of course, when Christmas shopping online, I always use the Amazon Smile link above which donates to PWAS. And I just must, buy myself a Christmas present (doesn't everyone?). I bought myself the Prismacolor Premier 72ct Softcore Colored Pencils and 7ct Colored Pencil Accessory Set - not sure I should thank Mr Dessert Mark Murphy's Donuts influence yet or not on that.
And in case you didn't know, if you take the page URL of the item you are shopping for in Amazon and go to the website https://camelcamelcamel.com/, they will show you the price history of your item so you know if you are actually paying a good price or not. Give it a try.
Otis Stanley
I recently used a rewards coupon from Michaels to get new paint. Sea Island Fishing is on the easel currently. 24" x 24" in acrylic.
Looking forward to bigger and better exhibitions at OSA gallery this year.
Staci Blanchard
I got some brushes and wax pastels for Christmas. I let my husband know
exactly what I wanted so he could get something I would use. And this is
what is on my easel right now. I'm still working on it, so I don't
have a title as of yet. I've been exploring abstract styles recently,
and I am really enjoying the journey. The medium is acrylic and the size is 24x24 inches. I'm pushing myself to go bigger.
Michelle Baker
Back to ink. Working on some new pieces tonight.
Inspired by the poems Herb shared for February.
Strong women is a theme I return to over and over. They come to me late at night. No planning. Inlet the brush take control.
All three are works in progress.
Scott McDonald
Underpainting for a floral with a Tufted Titmouse tucked
in the corner. Flowers will be Rose of Sharon. This part is grey gesso
and acrylic. The rest will be oil. 11 x 14”
Mark Murphy
On
my easel now is the painting of red wine being poured into a glass. I
actually painted the
foreground over a year ago to explore the interplay of light and the
wine but could not decide what to do with the background. It was
interesting but clearly felt incomplete. I decided it was time to roll
up my sleeves and finish the work.
Rita Nolan
By God's provision, I'm working on a larger version of a
portrait of my former neighbor and his daughter. He gave me permission
to enter it in the gallery. I can't wait to add in the splashes at the
end!
The second image
is a sketch of Mary McLeod Bethune. It's a good thing it's a sketch,
because it looks nothing like her. (See also https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/53/Mary_McLeod_Bethune_portrait.jpg.) The intensity of her personality comes through, though. She's featured in a homeschool book my family reads called "Hero Tales," by Dave & Neta Jackson. I hope to have time this week to paint a portrait that shows her faith.
In
December, I received duplicate gifts -- two full sets of Golden
Acrylics interference paint. I'm keeping them all. I also received a
copy of "AcrylicWorks 3," a lamp with "sunlight" bulbs, two huge
bulletin boards for pinning up artwork, and a paint spatula. It was a
very artsy Christmas.
Thanks to all that responded. Please leave a comment and follow the blog too!
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Rita Nolan "The Whole World In His Hands" by Valerian 
