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| Dungies encaustic and paper on birch 18x24 |
I'm feeling a bit like my art is defining itself... finally. Yet, when I go to post photos of what I'm up to each week - they are bird paintings as of late. The thought kinda makes me unsettled a bit and wonder how I've come down the road to have a "specialty". Do I really want to be known as a bird painter? It certainly wasn't my intent. My intent is to just paint whatever comes to mind. I guess that lately, birds are my thing. I'm not interested in fighting that idea because I really am enjoying what I'm doing. But, at the same time, I'm not ready to settle into a "specialty" quite yet. So, I'm mixing it up this week and flexing my creative spirit a little and painting other than birds - Two Dungeness crabs on a vintage sailing chart. The crabs actually came to mind from this earlier post where I was thinking of doing some of the star constellations.
I did a live demo last week. I took my palettes and wax and set up to show people what it is that I do. It was really fun and I realized that I like being out in public talking to people about art and creativity and painting. Have a good Friday everyone - September will be here before we know it - so enjoy!
I love whatever you paint. I think we all have periods of time when we prefer one subject over another. :)
ReplyDeleteInspirng words and lovely crabs. Thank you for sharing Marji
ReplyDeleteLike Natasha says, I also love whatever you paint - I think you're incredibly versatile as whether you create animals or people your work is always stunning. I keep meaning to Google encaustic wax paintings as I don't really understand what it is but I just love the effect of your pieces so much!
ReplyDeleteI do love your birds...you have great style and you should go with it!
ReplyDeleteMarji, you may be going through your bird phase, but I will always remember you for those very beautiful portraits you did of the swimmers. I had to scroll wa-a-ay back to be sure that it was you. I also love your nature portraits, birds, rabbits, etc. Your work is always exemplary.
ReplyDeleteYour crabs are fabulous! How wonderful you got to go out and paint publicly! Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteYour crabs are amazing!!
ReplyDeleteYour crabs are beautiful, I love the symmetry in this painting.
ReplyDeleteI too love everything you paint! Isn't amazing how the journey is filled with discovery. I have noted that many artists who have a lull always come back with some new measure to their art! It's such an interesting path! Your crabs are fantastic, as are your adorable birds! Explore more...maybe you are a creative catalyst!
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Your art is magical Marji... love the crabs... and beautiful post...
ReplyDeleteJenny ♥
The crabs are fabulous - you find all the splendor of nature's small creatures.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, really love this! Love the sea atmosphere created without actually painting the sea! :)
ReplyDeleteWonderful painting! I love colors and form and all...
ReplyDeleteThese are so freaking awesome!!! I know anything that you decide to do will be awesome, like your birds ♥
ReplyDeleteI love the crabs Marji. I have a similar postcard which you sent me. I have framed it and hung it on my wall!! I dont think people will think of you specializing in one particular subject but in your technique and your wonderful encaustic paintings:)
ReplyDeleteFabulous painting. I really love your bird header!
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