Day 3: Sunflower on Brown Blueprint Original Painting

Sunflower on Brown BluePrint, 6 x 6 inches, acrylics on paper, 2015, $50

As I mentioned in the sneak peek email, I love sunflowers. I enjoyed thousands of them so many years ago. They made an impression, all those yellow bright cheerful faces following the sun.

These days, my sunflower is a silk version...otherwise Simon cat would eat a real version from Robert is Here. Last thing wanted is to rush our very aloof room cat to the vet...because Simon would just hate that. Best to keep to fabric flowers and leave the real ones away from curious Simon.

If you look closely at the background, you will see some blueprint designs. I fished this almost yupo-like paper out of the recycle bins at my day job! 

Let me know if you like my sunflowers...there are more sunflowers to share.

Smiles!!!!

Angeline Marie of

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Abstracted Palm Tree Forest Painting

Abstracted Palm Tree Forest, 5.5 x 5.5 inches, acrylics on
wood, 2015, $80

This is week seven of Abstractions class with Lisa Call...and I am LOVING IT!

What a mind warp! Twist! FUN! Learning! WOW! The sketches I have in my books to paint keep me constantly looking for studio time! 

Abstracted Palm Tree Forest was a fun little painting. I used most of the natural lines found in the wood. Prussian blue is now my favorite blue...how rick and deep it is!

If you are wondering why I paint small, it's the almost instant gratification of knowing if my painting is working or not. Simple as that. 

If you are wondering if any of my paintings can be made larger - yes! Let me know and I'll paint a large palm tree of your choice design any time you like!

For all those off for Presidents' Day - have fun! 

Smiles!!!!

Angeline Marie of

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Frond Palm Tree Detail Abstract Painting with Red and Blue

Frond Detail Abstract with Red and Blue, 8 x 8 inches, acrylics on canvas board,
2015 $100

Did you think I missed a day? Almost! Just missed a day of email, lol. 

In the Abstraction class I am taking the focus recently was the design element of contrast. I am trying to move out of my color comfort zone...but didn't venture much out of it with this color composition, lol. I have lots a palm tree paintings with various shades of reds, oranges, and blues! I love how the blue and red orange vibrate when they are next to each other, like in this composition.

Including today - there are SIX days left. I hope you are enjoying my new paintings as much as I enjoy sharing them!

THANK YOU for hanging in there with me!

Angeline Marie 

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Horizon Line Palm Trees Abstract Artwork

Horizon Line Palm Trees, 8 x 8 inches,  mixed media on canvasboard, 2015, $100

Day 19....

I see something new every time I look at this artwork: a new color, a shine, something that happened accidentally. This was supposed to be a painting...but it was so flat and uninteresting that I dug into my collage stash. I quite like the results...even if just a tad darker mood thank I had intended. It was always intended to be abstract. 

I hope you like Horizon Line Palm Trees. What do you see in it?

Smiles!!!!

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Black Clouds Color Linings

Black Clouds, Color Linings, 8 x 8 inches, collage on canvasboard, 2015, $100

It's day 18 of January and so far you've seen 18 new paintings by me! 

I'm tired, lol...but exhilarated that so far I've been able to keep up painting and mixed media art works and photographing them, etc. for the last 18 days. I'm looking forward to keep on painting but without the pressure to keep up with the 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge, lol.

Today has been spent doing mostly artwork photography, homework for my Abstractions class (by Lisa Call), and enjoying the company of Andy and our friends Polly and Doug. As I type, we are each quietly doing our own things but keeping company. 

I hope when you have black clouds in your life, you can still see the color linings. 

Smiles!!!!

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Paintings - You See Forest, I See Trees

Paintings, Poems: You See Forest, I See Trees 
'via Blog this'

Some folks like abstract art. Some folks only like realistic art.

The article shared is about the science of why we like and how many see art.

Those that enjoy abstract art can see the forest (big picture). Those that do not are usually looking for the trees (realistic elements they find familiar). There are those who see both forest and trees and are comfortable with switching perspectives.

Here are two examples, using some of my new art. Which of the two paintings do you prefer? Is the painting you prefer more abstract or more real? Why do you like both paintings, if you like both?

Purple vs Orange, 8x8 inches on canvas board, mixed media,
©2012 Angeline-Marie
$75
 

Palm Tree Farm 1, 8x10 inches on canvas, mixed media,
©2012 Angeline Marie
$75

Save the date! Exhibiting November and December at the Homestead Chamber of Commerce, Florida!!! More details, soon!

Smiles!!!!

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Palm Tree Farm includes the use of tissue paper in its creation.

What - Just a Little Fun

"What" - 2010- encaustic techniques on board - 8 x 8 inches

The book Encaustic Workshop had one fun lesson in layering ribbons that I wanted to try. There are more than just the layering ribbon technique in "What," and the entire point was to have fun. Layers of beeswax, layers of ribbons, papers, and fabrics make the textures. 

The next blog post will be about pastelitos de guayaba...just because I seem to be in a Cuban-American mode in the last few weeks....

Smiles con un cafe´ con leche,

Angeline Marie of

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Angeline's Artist Studio

Presenting  a little studio tour, with its glorious mess. This is actually neat!

My easel for when working on stretched canvas. Notice the canvas hanging on the wall? This makes it easier to work on more than one streched canvas at a time. I also work on the floor, especially when working on paper.

The cute little cat is Simon. He has to be around his humans (Andy & I) at all times. When he is not inside of my studio, he is just outside the door of my studio (when Andy is not home).

The blue disk is a piece of exercise equipment. Occasionally, I will stop and do a set of crunches and push ups.

Both of the last photos are sideways. both show my encaustic technique set up. The table was originally used to work on paper. I love having all my tools with reach!

Smiles!
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"Vibrancy," Beeswax on Paper, 2009

Anyone have experience with "happy art accidents?" I did with "Vibrancy," a modern art piece done in encaustics. The size of this piece is 5 inches by 7 inches on paper. This is one of my first pieces using the encaustic medium.

Most of the new pieces created with the beeswax are happy accidents. You see, unlike paint, when beeswax is heated, the colors move. When I found the water, shore, grasses, hills, and rocks showing up, I immediately stopped playing. I feel in love with this abstract art original & one of kind piece.

Smiles! 
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When an Artist Judge is GREAT!

All artists know the drill: you enter an event with your art, and you are rejected or accepted. Each time, most times, the artist has to guess as to why he/she was accepted or rejected. Judges don't have the time to explain.

Sometimes, things are different. I love doing plein aire events, a.k.a paint outs a.k.a quick draws. I have had two great judges of events, and I must say it was not because I placed in the event. It was the judge took the time either before or after presenting awards to speak to all/most of the artist participants. The judge that stayed around instead of rushing off to some other place and never letting us meet them.

The first artist, Beth Ravitz [www.bethravitz.com/], explained how she chose the awards. Beth chose each for not just beauty and color, but also took into consideration the individual styles. She chose not just realistic "photographic" art, but also impressionistic and almost abstract works. She wanted a cross section of the best of each type of style. Beth took the few minutes and explained that to the group. It's been about 3 years since that Pinecrest Gardens event, and I still remember her!

Today, it was Gregory Little [http://www.gregorylittle.com] who took the time after judging to speak to each participating artist. He took the time to give me what was great about my art piece [based on Harrison Street, Hollywood, Florida] and what could be improved the next event. He was aware that I had some experience painting outdoors, and little painting street scenes and buildings. Greg took a few minutes to review these things, and he will always be remembered by me.

Both Beth and Greg's links are included in this blog post. Go see their art - their art is incredible. I am honored to have my art judged by both artists!

Smiles!

Angeline-Marie

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Sea Star Glass - Fused Glass Art

For a while now, I have bought jewelry from a local glass artist named Dafne. Most people who know me know I'm not big on jewelry, other than rings. She changes my mind. Dafne's stuff is not only artistic, but beautiful, functional, and wearable.

I have a pendant on a simple silver chain. It has waves of blue, black, and silver. I love that piece. It has little bits of gold, red, yellow, and green. The abstract design looks like a sail boat on the ocean at sunset or sunrise.

Most of Dafne's designs are accidental because of the glass fusing process, so that even if the design is planned, the element of surprise exists. However, of all the glass fusing artists I have seen making jewelry and other items, Dafne's planned accidents are the best. She has the most color, the most pleasing compositions in her glass. I cannot help but look when I see fused glass, and each time I walk away wishing that artist was a good as Dafne.

Check out Dafne's website at http://seastarglass.com and drop her a contact.

Until the next time,

Angeline-Marie

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CRITIQUING ART

Eileen and I were discussing abstract art a while ago. How do you "judge" an abstract art work if you are just someone who enjoys it? What is a quick way to educate yourself?

I had the fantastic pleasure of attending artist Julie T. Chapman's (www.julietchapman.com) workshop in Kalispell, Montana last year. One of the things she discussed with us during that "art boot camp" was the "5 foundation elements to a work of art." They are:

1. Drawing

2. Values

3. Composition

4. Edges

5. Color

Drawing doesn't apply if the work is abstract. Color doesn't apply if the work is monochrome.

You can practice at my website www.angelinemarie.net or any art website you choose.

Until later,

Angeline