I have opened a shop on Etsy featuring my paintings! I have been working on a number of still life paintings on canvas featuring fruit and chinoiserie wallpaper. The print above features one such collection. I will have a gicelee, editioned print of this image available on my shop soon!
I have also begun to paint oils on gessoed handmade paper. This results in a highly textured painting. The lemon painting is one of my paintings using this technique. I begin with a pen and ink drawing of the subject. I then apply thin layers of oils (this is called glazing.) I build up the color further with opaque color (referred to as scumbling.) Finally, I apply colors using a palette knife. I use restraint with this application because I do not want to loose the luminous quality of the glazed colors. I framed the above painting in a custom black shadow box so that the paper appears to be floating within the frame.
I invite you to visit my shop on Etsy! I would love for you to invite your friends there as well! If you have not checked out Etsy before you should definitely do so! There are all sorts of inspiring item that are handmade by artisans throughout the world! There is an unofficial "Yart sale" on June 10- June 12, 2009.
YARD SALE + ART = "YART SALE"
I am participating in the sale by including a "Yart" section in my shop that features original oils painted on vintage bingo cards for under $50.00. I love the idea of a "Yart sale" because I believe art should be accessible! Everyone should own original artwork! Especially if its Kitchy, fun and involves upcycled bingo accessories!
I have conquered my fear of large canvases thanks to the mural above! I painted this backdrop for this year's VBS drama production at church. The size is about 18 feet wide by 10 feet tall. I painted on a painter's canvas floor cloth because it was a lot less expensive then buying canvas by the yard. After it's life as VBS stage decor it will probably hang on the 3rd and 4th grade stage at church. At that point other props will be created. Perhaps a fishing dock and lake?
I have also completed the toddler stage that I referred to in a previous post. It includes a bee hive for our good friend "Bible Bee." He looks quite at home in his new surroundings!
