Thursday, June 13, 2013

Aura, Wind in the Sails and Vacations

Aura
The Goddess of the Breeze
encaustic on birch 6 x 12
Aura was the goddess of the breeze and the fresh cool air of early morning.  She has a sketchy history with the other gods and goddesses that turned her a bit mad - but I've chosen to portray her as a pleasant wind in the sails. 

Speaking of wind in the sails - I've been on a bit of a break from the studio and also everyday life.  No better way to do that than to get out of town.  Hubs and I took off for 10 days away.  I honestly think it was perfect timing as we both were feeling as if we had lost the wind in our sails.  Work has been hard for Hubs and I've been painting like a mad woman with endless hours in the studio trying to prepare for the June show at the winery - I ended with 64 finished paintings - phew! 

view from 8 Bells Winery
I'm a huge proponent of vacation.  It never seems to be the right timing when it actually comes around - but if we ever waited for the right timing... I don't think we'd ever get out of town.  So, I just book it anyway - its paid for, we're going and somehow regardless of timing - we make it work.  And... it always refreshes the wind in the sails.

No better way to get sailing again than to participate in Summer of Color!  Its in full swing - starting this week with Citron Green and Turquoise as our challenge.  Looking forward to seeing what amazing creations come from this beautiful combination.  Want to play along?  Hit the button and join the fun.



You can see my first attempts at the color combination here
 
And.... its Friday!!

31 comments:

  1. love the painting and seeing your paintings hung looked amazing... 64 is a huge amount of work... and home in time for the Open... nicely planned... xx

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  2. Love your painting, 64 paintings wow they look amazing what a great body of work.

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  3. Blows my mind the number of glorious art!!!
    Awesome, truly!

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  4. Awesome number of paintings,looking great together! Just amazing! "Aura" is wonderful, original and intriguing!

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  5. And Marji thank you so much for the lovely comment on my blog, you made my day! <3

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  6. Love your Aura painting and your work hanging in the gallery looks totally amazing.

    Glad you enjoyed your holiday :)

    Karen x

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  7. Beautiful Aura! Amen to vacations ;)

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  8. Love Aura, und know what you mean about not having wind in the sails. Congrats on getting so much done for the exhibition! Valerie

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  9. Marji, 64 painting AMAZING and everything looks absolutely stunning. Huge well done to you. Beautiful and creative Lady!

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  10. your goddess encaustic is stunning!! And that collection of paintings on the wall is awesome! Good for you to take some time to unwind. Happy PPF!

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  11. Your paintings on that wall -- wow! I am so impressed by the beauty and number of them. Love your goddess of the sea.

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  12. What an amazing feat, Marji, 64 paintings! Beautiful work. I sure wish I could see them all in person. I am a great admirer of your artwork.

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  13. wow-that is really great! vacation is most important, I love to live somewhere else like a local and rejuvenate the creative juices-love the paintings!

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  14. Just fabulous and I'm loving the gallery wall! Best of luck in your shows Marji!

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  15. Love your painting and your gallery wall, best of luck to you! HPPF!

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  16. Love your Aura and all your painting wall. So lifefull and full of Beauty.
    Happy PPF
    Erika

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  17. Aura is awesome!
    And CONGRATULATIONS on your show! Looks AMAZING in the photo!!!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  18. oh your exhibition looks amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! wonderful work!!! Congratulations!!!!

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  19. Looks at those paintings...Aura is beautiful.....hope you enjoy the vacation and have a swell show. Happy PPF xox

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  20. lovely piece and what an accomplishment! 64 paintings. Have a great vaca.

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  21. Wow Marji! What a accomplishment is right! I am very impressed. What a great painting your Godess of the Breeze. She just beautiful. Hope you sell a lot at the show. Very nice.

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  22. 64 works! BRILLIANT going! Love the photo of them.

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  23. I love this painting Marji! Speaking of "hubs," my hubs loves sailing so I will have to show him this beautiful piece. I always love seeing the sailboats on Lake Washington from our deck. Glad you had a nice time away! We plan to explore some areas of the Wa coast/SanJuan islands this summer. Happy weekend to you.

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  24. I just love this painting, on so many levels. And it looks like your show turned out great!

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  25. What an impressive wall of artworks! Love your Aurora and thanks for dropping by earlier! :)

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  26. Excellent composition with Aura flooring to the sails of the boats! Beautiful painting!

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  27. Wow 64 paintings,amazing...wonderful display! Gorgeous goddess!! Glad you managed a holiday that rejuvenated you!! Have a great weekend!

    Hugs Giggles

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  28. 64 paintings!!!! Awesome!!! That's a beautiful display Marji.
    Hope to see Fresh array of art after the vacation :)
    HPPF!

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  29. Your paintings are so beautiful - the texture from the encaustic work adds such a special quality to the paintings. 64 pieces is amazing and they look amazing hanging together.

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  30. I love Aura. She looks so sweet, as if she's wishing you bon voyage ....

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