Gingy's Dream Complete

Here's the completed painting of Gingy;s Dream.
I went to the Sorolla Exhibit with a friend yesterday and I was so inspired.

A touch of red......

Monarchs and Kitty's

Milk weed has been planted and Monarchs are abundant. Our yard has become a forest full of fluttering orange and black wings.
They are such beautiful and complex creatures.

 I'm combining those beautiful creatures with other beautiful creatures, together, in my paintings and having a good time.
Love Peace and Happiness....

Here's one of those paintings " in progress".
Gingy's Dream,

Painting Pelicans

Painting pelicans at the Oceanside Pier.

Every painting has it's challenges. Some more then others.
I photographed pelicans and brought them home to my studio to paint.

 Painting from photographs are so limiting. One must draw upon real self experience to make them work as a painting. Creating an image that looks 3 dimensional from a 2 dimensional source  has it's challenges.
But the challenges are fun and rewarding. You learn so much as you go through the process.

Edges and values. Lines and warms and cools. So much to learn  and I'm glad.

Even though I do not look at this painting as a complete success I have learned from the experience.
I used to throw in the towel for the day if I couldn't get it right. Now I talk myself through the difficulties and keep plugging away. Telling myself " I can do this". I'm working on eliminating the excuse " I can't do this".
Flipping the switch, turning the knob to I can do this.

Here is the results of a new beginning. A new process.
I've learned art is a life long learning experience. Probably one that will always have an door open.
That's good.

Note no signature on this painting. Still in the process, not yet complete.