January 17, 2011

Reading blogs...

Okay, I confess... I've been spending my time reading blogs instead of writing one.  It's your fault.  If you didn't write such interesting blogs, I'd... well you get the idea.  I did take a couple days off painting to recoup from a diverticulitis attack.  Not a lot of pain this time but no energy.  It's over and I'm back at the easel.  Yeh!

The picture below is basically finished.  I played around with the palette knife on the trees.  A bit messy but fun to do.  I'll sign it when it's dryer and probably add a dab or two of paint as I watch it dry.  I'm hoping to paint it larger but I'm a little nervous it won't turn out.  Just because I painted it once doesn't mean I can do it again.


8"x10" oil on canvas art board


Have a great week everyone.

9 comments:

  1. Kelley Carey MacDonaldJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    I know JUST what that's like, getting swallowed up in the blogsphere! This is such a pretty piece - it's so inviting! Good for you. And be diligent about allowing yourself daily tine to paint!!!

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  2. JanettMarieJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Wow, Bonnie, I thought this was a photograph! Like the one you showed us earlier of the ... of this! the gazebo in your town! Very nice! Paint it again!

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  3. UnknownJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    This is beautiful. I love how you made the soft glow of the lights in the darkness. Very nicely done!

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  4. ValerieJanuary 17, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    That is a beautiful little painting. It will be a beautiful big painting too.

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  5. Autumn LeavesJanuary 18, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Bonnie, I think this is stunning. What an amazing job you did on the lights too!! This is a favorite!

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  6. Carol BlackburnJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    It's lovely, Bonnie. Wonderful glow! I know what you mean about being afraid to try it again because it can never come out the same. Hmmmm, I think that's why someone invented prints! I can only hope to be good enough one day to be able to sell prints of my work never mind the original painting.

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  7. http://pickingposieswithtrudy.blogspot.com/January 18, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Wow! This looks so romantic!

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  8. Bonnie HeatherJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Thank you soooo much everyone! Do you ever help build up my confidence. Today is a great day thanks to you.

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  9. hmuxoJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Bonnie, I love this painting of the Gazebo! The lights..colors..perfect piece!!

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